STRATEGI KOMUNITAS WIRAUSAHA MUDA TULUNGAGUNG DALAM MENINGKATKAN KETERLIBATAN WARGA NEGARA MUDA DI BIDANG EKONOMI

Abstract

This study aims to describe 1) the Tulungagung Young Entrepreneurial Community, 2) the strategy of the Tulungagung Young Entrepreneurial Community, 3) the obstacles faced by the Tulungagung Young Entrepreneurial Community, and 4) the solutions taken by the Tulungagung Young Entrepreneurial Community in facing obstacles in efforts to increase the involvement of young citizens in the economic field. The approach used is qualitative with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques and data sources were obtained from observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using four stages, data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the analysis show that: 1) The Tulungagung Young Entrepreneur Community was established in 2015 and already has 90 members consisting of various business actors in Tulungagung Regency. The Tulungagung Young Entrepreneur Community is a forum for youth associations that have a business field in supporting the economy in Tulungagung; 2) The strategy used by the Tulungagung Young Entrepreneur Community is to actively participate in various work programs including: a) business promotion forum; b) conducting kopdar; c) entrepreneurship seminars; d) WIMUT Goes To Campus; e) entrepreneurship school; and f) synergizing with various related parties; 3) The obstacles faced by the Tulungagung Young Entrepreneur Community include: a) competition for locations on Car Free Day (CFD); b) high ego of members; and c) members' busyness; and 4) Solutions adopted by the Tulungagung Young Entrepreneur Community include: a) intensive communication with related parties; b) the existence of mediators in overcoming conflicts; and c) the regeneration of members.

Keywords : Strategy, Tulungagung Young Entrepreneur Community, Citizen Engagement, Youth, Economy.