Strengthening Community Economic Independence through Home Industry-Based Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Production Training in Serang City

Abdur Rahman Irsyadi; Basrowi; Nani Rohaeni; Gema Ika Sari; Fahrurozi; Ela Melinda; Siti Hamdiah; Azmi Afifah; Silvia Maharani; Atik Budi Paryanti; Rahmadiana

doi:10.32815/jpm.v7i1.3008

Authors

Abdur Rahman Irsyadi Institut Bisnis dan Komunikasi Swadaya
Basrowi Universitas Bina Bangsa
Nani Rohaeni Universitas Bina Bangsa
Gema Ika Sari Universitas Bina Bangsa
Fahrurozi Universitas Bina Bangsa
Ela Melinda Universitas Bina Bangsa
Siti Hamdiah Universitas Bina Bangsa
Azmi Afifah Universitas Bina Bangsa
Silvia Maharani Universitas Bina Bangsa
Atik Budi Paryanti Universitas Bina Bangsa
Rahmadiana Universitas Bina Bangsa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32815/jpm.v7i1.3008

Keywords:

Community Empowerment, Virgin Coconut Oil, Entrepreneurship Training, Local Economic Development

Abstract

Purpose: This Community Service Program (PkM) aimed to strengthen community economic independence through home industry-based Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) production training for unemployed community members in Serang City, Banten. The program addressed unemployment issues and the limited utilization of local resources for productive economic activities.

Method: The program employed a participatory training approach involving lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, interactive discussions, and mentoring sessions. Training materials included coconut selection, VCO processing techniques, hygiene and quality control, packaging, and basic marketing strategies. The activity involved productive unemployed residents as the main participants.

Practical Applications: The program provides practical benefits by equipping participants with entrepreneurial knowledge and technical skills that can be applied to establish sustainable home-based businesses, create additional income sources, and support local economic development.

Conclusion: The program improved participants’ knowledge and practical skills in VCO production and increased motivation to develop independent businesses, contributing to community economic empowerment and unemployment reduction.

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