Enhancing aesthetic value of TVET to empower graduates through entrepreneurship skills for social cohesion, inclusive growth, and sustainable development: Context of Bangladesh

Dr. Md. Abu Raihan Associate Professor Department of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) Ornanisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Islamic University of Technology (IUT) Gazipur, Bangladesh maraihan.iut@gmail.com 01711-289328.

Study gap Awareness of self-employment and sensitization programs are not properly exist in TVET curricula in Bangladesh.

Objective To integrate an “action-oriented-entrepreneurship development” strategy into TVET classrooms to enhance entrepreneurial spirit.

Action-oriented-strategy Business Manager Planning Manager Production Manager Finance Manager Marketing Manager QC Manager CC Action-oriented-strategy

Practice entrepreneurial skills in TVET schools Idea on Engineering & Business Entrepreneur KSA on Engineering KSA on Business Sell Manage people Invest Resilience Start business Entrepreneurial skills

Pulling Business & Marketing Strategy Defining strategic planning Understanding the customer needs Knowing the marketplace, product, price, promotion Managing investment Designing a customer-driven marketing strategy Following business rules & ethics Building customer relationships Analyzing competiveness & environment Ensuring product quality & service Measuring return.

Recommendation & Conclusion Re invent your purpose Start very small Don’t be money-centered Don’t scare about challenging things Don’t wait for a certificate Behave like a job creator Find your inspiration Don’t limit your imagination Keep self-confidence Create better world.

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