(STIBA.ac.id) Makassar – Unemployment in Indonesia ranks 59th out of 100 countries on the IMF list. It is predicted that Indonesia will have an unemployment rate of 5.3 percent in 2023. One way to address unemployment is by providing more training, opening businesses, and creating job opportunities. Becoming an entrepreneur is an effort to reduce the unemployment rate. Therefore, for the first time, the Training Department of Keputrian Dema STIBA Makassar organized an Entrepreneurship Seminar with the theme “Cultivating a Competitive Entrepreneurial Spirit.”
The activity, aimed at fostering the entrepreneurial spirit of female students and enhancing their knowledge of entrepreneurship, collaborated with Ustazah Lili Kartika Sari, S.P., a successful entrepreneur, as the speaker.
Ustazah Armida, Lc., the Head of Keputrian Dema STIBA Makassar, stated in her opening remarks that there are many verses in the Qur’an that mention trade. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Ummul Mukminin Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) were entrepreneurs, so this profession is part of the Sunnah.
She also expressed her hope that through this activity, female students could have an entrepreneurial mindset and contribute not only with knowledge but also with wealth.
In her presentation, Ustazah presented facts about unemployment in Indonesia and ways to address it. In this era, the challenges in the business world are crucial, which is why a creative entrepreneur is needed to run their business.
“An entrepreneur is someone who sincerely strives, never gives up, and continues to utilize all their abilities to generate and manage a business. They don’t stop at just facing one problem,” said the Chairperson of the Muslimah Entrepreneurs Community on Sunday (28/05/2023).
Ustazah also provided tips on how to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and motivated the participants to become entrepreneurs with the character of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
“It doesn’t mean that successful people will always be successful. Everyone has their tests. But that’s why they keep trying and fighting to rise again. We can only make efforts, and the rest is entrusted to the Provider of Sustenance. No matter how cool the creations, how much money, or how smart in making money, if we don’t have faith in the Provider of Sustenance, we will end up disappointed,” she added.
At the end of the event, there was a special door prize distribution from the speaker for participants who successfully answered questions and asked questions. Additionally, the performances and prizes from the organizers were also exciting, adding more liveliness to the event.
This activity took place at the Ummul Mukminin Aisyah Hall and was attended by all members of the five Female Student Organizations (UKM Putri) of STIBA Makassar.