PEMBERDAYAAN SANTRI BERBASIS LIFE SKILLS UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN ENTREPRENEUR MENTALITY DI PONDOK PESANTREN FATHUL ‘ULUM KABUPATEN JOMBANG

STUDENTS’ EMPOWERMENT BASED ON LIFE SKILLS TO DEVELOP ENTREPRENEUR MENTALITY IN FATHUL ‘ULUM ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL, JOMBANG REGENCY

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pemberdayaan santri berbasis life skills dalam menumbuhkan mentalitas kewirausahaan di Pondok Pesantren Fathul ‘Ulum Kabupaten Jombang. Faktor-faktor pendukung seperti dukungan pengelola, ketersediaan fasilitas, dan keterlibatan masyarakat juga berperan penting. Namun, terdapat penghambat seperti rendahnya motivasi santri dan minimnya keterlibatan masyarakat. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan peningkatan kolaborasi dengan pihak eksternal dan evaluasi rutin terhadap program.

Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Dengan subjek pengasuh pondok, pengurus pondok bagian wirausaha, santri, dan juga masyarakat sekitar pondok. Analisis data dilakukan menjadi 4 tahapan yaitu : analisis sebelum lapangan, reduksi data, display data(penyajian data), dan penarikan kesimpulan. Keabsahan data diuji melalui kredibilitas (Prolonged Engagement, Persistent Observation, triangulasi, Member check, Peer Debreafing), dependabilitas (dokumentasi sistematis, audit penelitian), konfirmabilitas, dan transferabilitas.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi program life skills dapat meningkatkan keterampilan praktis santri, mendorong inisiatif kewirausahaan, serta mengubah sikap santri menjadi lebih mandiri dan percaya diri. Hasil analisis menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam entrepreneur mentality santri, yang ditandai oleh peningkatan inisiatif, kreativitas dalam melihat peluang usaha, keberanian mengambil risiko, serta kemandirian dalam menjalankan ide-ide bisnis sederhana. Santri juga menunjukkan kemampuan adaptasi yang lebih baik dalam menghadapi tantangan kewirausahaan. Partisipasi masyarakat sekitar melalui kemitraan lokal turut memperkuat ekosistem kewirausahaan di pesantren, memberikan validasi pasar dan peluang pengembangan usaha bagi santri.

Kata Kunci : Pemberdayaan Santri, Life Skills, Mentalitas Kewirausahaan

This research aims to analyze the empowerment of santri based on life skills in fostering an entrepreneurial mentality at Pondok Pesantren Fathul ‘Ulum in Jombang Regency. Supporting factors such as management support, facility availability, and community involvement also played a crucial role. However, hindrances were identified, including low santri motivation and minimal community engagement. This study recommends increasing collaboration with external parties and conducting regular program evaluations.

The research methodology employed a qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The subjects of the study included the pondok's caregivers, administrators of the entrepreneurial section, santri, and the surrounding community. Data analysis was conducted in four stages: pre-field analysis, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was tested through credibility (Prolonged Engagement, Persistent Observation, triangulation, Member Check, Peer Debriefing), dependability (systematic documentation, research audit), confirmability, and transferability.

The research findings indicate that the implementation of life skills programs can enhance santri's practical skills, foster entrepreneurial initiative, and transform their attitudes to be more independent and self-confident. The analysis results show a significant increase in the entrepreneurial mentality of the santri, characterized by enhanced initiative, creativity in identifying business opportunities, willingness to take risks, and self-reliance in running simple business ideas. The santri also demonstrated improved adaptability in facing entrepreneurial challenges. The participation of the surrounding community through local partnerships further strengthened the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the pesantren, providing market validation and opportunities for the santri's business development.

Keywords : Student Empowerment, Life Skills, Entrepreneurial Mentality