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Abstract

Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) includes various targets aimed at ensuring
inclusive and equitable quality education for all. One specific target, SDG 4.4, focuses on
promoting skills development and vocational training to enhance employability, job creation,
and entrepreneurship. This target plays a crucial role in contributing to rural
entrepreneurship by equipping individuals in rural areas with the necessary skills and
knowledge to start and manage their own businesses. SDG 4.4 recognizes that vocational
training and skills development are vital components of empowering individuals to seize
economic opportunities and become successful entrepreneurs. In rural areas, where
traditional industries like agriculture and handicrafts often prevail, providing vocational
training programs that align with local needs and opportunities becomes crucial. Such
training programs equip rural individuals with the practical skills, technical knowledge, and
business acumen required to establish and sustain their entrepreneurial ventures. By
focusing on vocational training and skills development, SDG 4.4 helps bridge the gap between
formal education and the practical skills necessary for entrepreneurial success. This is
particularly important in rural contexts, where access to higher education may be limited,
and the local economy may rely heavily on specific sectors or industries. Vocational training
programs tailored to the needs of rural areas can address the specific skills gaps and provide
individuals with the expertise needed to thrive in local markets.
Rural entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goal 4.4 (SDG 4.4) are closely
intertwined. SDG 4.4 focuses on promoting skills development and vocational training to
enhance employability, job creation, and entrepreneurship. In the context of rural areas, SDG
4.4 plays a vital role in equipping individuals with the practical skills, knowledge, and
entrepreneurial mindset necessary to start and manage businesses. By providing vocational
training programs tailored to the needs of rural communities, SDG 4.4 contributes to the
development of a skilled and entrepreneurial workforce, fosters innovation and

Item Type: Article
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of Management Sciences
Depositing User: Mr Team Mosys
Date Deposited: 16 Feb 2024 07:13
Last Modified: 16 Feb 2024 07:13
URI: http://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/2101

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