A Study on the Achievements and Challenges of Entrepreneurship Training Centers: With Reference to Genius Training and Consultancy, Addis Ababa
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2010-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The research was conducted with the main purpose of shedding light on the achievements and
challenges of entrepreneurship training centers considering the case of Genius
Entrepreneurship Training and Counseling Service. It was hoped that the research outcomes
benefit the training centers, trainees, trainers and counselors for the greater improvement.
The study employed a survey method so as to get adequate information from the subjects and
the primary data was collected using both qualitative and quantitative approach hoping that
they give various information and the result can be more reliable. The instruments utilized to
collect the data were questionnaire and interview. The respondents involved in the study were 2
trainers and 93 former trainees of GTe.
The findings of the study revealed that the general condition of the training center regarding
the adequacy of trainers, training room, the training approach and provided materials was
perceived by more than 60% of the respondents. Comparing the employment status of
respondents, the number of unemployed and students were reduced after the entrepreneurship
training while the employed and self- employed were increased and they were impacted by the
given Iraining 10 generate income in creating their own jobs and to maximize their pUlentials
by involving in Ihe entrepreneurship activities.
More than 70% of the respondents or trainees perceived that they developed the various
suggested characteristics of entrepreneurs. Moreover, more than 75% of them agreed for
achieving the benefits that are supposed to be gained from the entrepreneurship training. These
implied that the entrepreneurship training could create, release and develop entrepreneurs and
satisfy the needs of trainees. However, the counseling service hasn 't been given more attention
since about 67% of the trainees responded that they didn't receive formal counseling service
from Ihe cenler.
11 is, Iherefore, recommended Ihal promolion works need 10 be done 10 creale awareness aboul
Ihe given services. Moreover, enhancing Ihe center 10 Ihe higher level to address more people
and 10 provide Ihe training extensively is crucial. The counseling service should be slrenglhen
and given by a lrained and experienced counselor 10 avoid fruslralion ji"Oll1 Ihe beginner
enlrepreneurs and 10 get sufficient informalion, knowledge and wisdom.
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Achievements and Challenges of Entrepreneurship