Purpose: This community service program aimed to enhance the capacity of youth in Gadingrejo District by equipping them with knowledge and practical skills in utilizing information technology to identify and seize business opportunities. This initiative focused on addressing the digital literacy gap and promoting digital entrepreneurship as a strategy for local economic empowerment. Methodology: The activity was conducted through an interactive seminar and hands-on training. This approach involves multimedia presentations using LCD projectors, real-time demonstrations of digital tools, and active discussions. Participants were engaged in practical sessions to apply the concepts learned with guidance from the community service team. Results/Findings: The program successfully attracted enthusiastic participation from the youth, as evidenced by their active involvement in discussions, demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions. Participants gained foundational knowledge about digital platforms such as e-commerce, social media, and digital financial tools and demonstrated an increased awareness of the potential of digital business models. Conclusions: The training created an inclusive, participatory learning environment that empowered the youth to view information technology as a critical asset for business innovation. This initiative served as a starting point for building a digitally competent entrepreneurial ecosystem at the local level. Limitations: The short duration of training limited the depth of technical skill development across all the digital tools introduced. The diversity in digital literacy among participants also presents challenges in delivering uniformly paced content. Contributions: This program contributes to digital inclusion by providing a replicable model of community-based ICT training targeted at youth entrepreneurship.

Purpose: This community service program aims to equip young people in Gadingrejo Subdistrict with knowledge and skills in using information technology (IT) to identify and utilize business opportunities through e-commerce and digital platforms. Research methodology: The program was conducted through a combination of presentations and hands-on training using projectors and IT tools. Participants received material on IT concepts, including the use of digital applications to support entrepreneurship. After the presentation, they practiced using relevant applications and engaged in interactive discussions. Results: The training was attended by 53 participants who showed high enthusiasm and active involvement throughout the session. They demonstrated improved understanding of how IT can enhance business potential and efficiency. Many participants asked questions and directly applied what they learned during the session. Conclusions: The program effectively introduced IT-based business practices to youth, fostering interest and capacity in digital entrepreneurship. The interactive method enhanced learning outcomes and participant satisfaction. Limitations: The program was limited to one session and a small group of participants. Broader implementation and long-term evaluation are needed to assess its wider impact. Contribution: This initiative contributes to youth empowerment and digital transformation in the MSME sector. It highlights the role of IT education in building competitive local entrepreneurs capable of navigating the digital economy.

Purpose: This study aims to improve the understanding and skills of village officials in systematically preparing administrative reports on village fund allocations (Bandes) through a participatory training program held in Karanganyar Village, Pesawaran Regency. Methodology/approach: This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach with educational-participatory methods. The one-day training included administrative theory, interactive discussions, and practical report writing. Participants were village officials and staff, with data collected through observation, documentation, and post-training evaluation. Results/findings: The training results showed a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of administrative principles and their ability to prepare Bandes reports. There was a notable increase in the accuracy and completeness of the reports produced during the practical session. Participants also demonstrated high enthusiasm during discussions, indicating the relevance and necessity of such training for improving village governance performance. Conclutions: This training effectively equipped village officials with essential administrative skills for managing village funds. The activity also demonstrated that participatory training approaches can successfully bridge the gap between administrative theory and practical implementation in local governance. Limitations: This study contributes to capacity-building efforts for village apparatuses and promotes transparent and accountable village governance. The training model can be replicated in other villages with similar administrative development needs. Contribution: The limitation of this study lies in the narrow scope of participants, which was limited to a single village, and the short duration of the training, which did not allow for long-term evaluation of its impact on field implementation.