Carmin: Journal of Community Service

Implementation of Creative Packaging Concepts for Coffee Products: Findings from a Community Service Program at Elmindi Farm

2025-08-05T03:38:03+07:00

Packaging plays a crucial role in enhancing the attractiveness and selling value of a product, particularly in the coffee industry, which prioritizes quality and local identity. This study aims to examine how Elmindi Farm coffee product packaging influences consumer perceptions and contributes to the marketing strategies of UMKM in Legok Harendong Village, Bandung Regency. This area is known for its Arabica and Robusta coffee commodities. The research was conducted using a descriptive-qualitative approach through direct observation and interviews with business owners and consumers. The study results indicate that visual packaging elements such as design, color, and environmentally friendly materials positively impact brand image. Furthermore, clear product information and local narratives on the packaging contribute to building consumer trust and emotional engagement. Packaging serves not only as a protective product but also as an effective communication and branding medium for expanding the market and increasing the competitiveness of local coffee in the digital era.

Household Composting Innovation as a Participatory Solution for Waste Management: Strengthening Environmental Literacy through Household Composting

2026-04-11T23:14:18+07:00

This community service program aimed to improve environmental literacy and household waste management practices through participatory household composter innovation in Teluk Nilau Village, Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency, Jambi Province. The activity employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach involving 35 participants consisting of housewives, youth groups, and community leaders. The program was conducted from August to September 2025 through problem identification, environmental education, composter training, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation stages. Data were collected using observation sheets, interviews, pre-test and post-test instruments consisting of 15 indicators related to environmental literacy and waste management behavior. The results demonstrated significant improvement in participants’ understanding and behavior. Knowledge regarding organic and inorganic waste classification increased from 30% to 70%, understanding 3R principles increased from 25% to 65%, household waste sorting behavior increased from 20% to 60%, and composting skills increased from 10% to 50%. The program also succeeded in establishing environmental cadres and initiating household compost production with economic value. This activity indicates that participatory-based waste management can strengthen environmental awareness, encourage behavioral transformation, and support sustainable community-based economic development in coastal areas.

Scientific Writing Best Practice Training Improves Indonesian Students’ Publication Competence

2026-04-21T07:14:41+07:00

This article aims to examine the effectiveness of a best practice–based training program on scientific writing and publication in improving the competencies of Indonesian students at Universiti Malaya. This activity is a form of community service (PkM) with participatory training methods and intensive mentoring involving 30 students. This study used a quantitative pre-experimental approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The activity stages include needs analysis, scientific article writing training, mentoring in scientific article writing, and evaluation of training results. Data were collected through scientific writing competency tests and publication readiness questionnaires before and after the training, then analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests. The results of the community service showed a significant increase in writing competency and understanding of the publication process, with an average pretest score of 54.20 increasing to 78.65 in the posttest (p < 0.05). Students experienced improvements in structuring articles, improving the quality of argumentation, applying appropriate citation techniques, and understanding journal selection, submission procedures, and the peer review process. In addition to cognitive aspects, students' readiness and confidence in reading scientific publications also improved. Overall, best-practice-based training proved effective in improving students' academic readiness to produce publishable scientific articles that meet the standards of reputable journals.

Integrated Learning Model Training (Blegur Model) as an Innovative Strategy to Strengthen Students' 21st-Century Learning

2026-05-30T03:23:56+07:00

The Integrated Learning Model (Blegur Model) is a new model that can be applied to improve students' 21st-century competencies because it organizes student learning experiences around objectives, analytical thinking, integrity, and transformation. However, students' understanding and skills in implementing this learning model are still limited because it is relatively new, so systematic intervention is needed. This community service program is designed to improve students' understanding and skills in applying the Blegur Model. This innovative alternative combines aspects of analysis, evaluation, and the implementation of learning. The activity involved 15 students, but only 13 students (86.67%) completed the pre-test and post-test. The materials provided included theoretical foundations, the significance of the Blegur Model for 21st-century competencies, comparisons with other learning models, and syntax and implementation strategies. The training was carried out through three main methods: lectures and discussions, model application exercises, and presentations and reflections. Evaluation was carried out using four open-ended questions with an assessment rubric, which participants collected through presentation videos in the pre-test and post-test. Data analysis using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed a significant increase in participants' understanding and skills (Z = -3.395; p = 0.001; r = 0.94). These training results confirm the effectiveness of the Blegur Model as an innovative learning strategy that can strengthen students' competencies and support the development of learning practices aligned with the demands of the 21st century.

Strengthening Social Studies Teachers’ Competence in Developing Digital Storybooks Based on Dayak Deah Local Wisdom

2026-05-29T00:25:59+07:00

This community service activity aimed to strengthen teachers’ understanding in developing digital teaching materials through storybook digital based on Dayak Deah local wisdom for social studies learning at SMPN 2 Upau, Tabalong Regency. The activity was carried out through workshop, mentoring, and classroom implementation stages involving 12 teachers, including social studies teachers as the main participants. Data collection was conducted using pretest-post test instruments, observation, interviews, and student response questionnaires. The workshop focused on introducing digital teaching materials, training in developing storybook digital using Canva, and integrating Dayak Deah cultural values into social studies learning materials. The results showed that teachers’ average score increased from 62 points in the pretest to 72 points in the posttest after participating in the training and mentoring activities. The improvement was mainly seen in teachers’ understanding of Canva operation, storybook preparation, integration of local cultural values, and visual design of digital teaching materials. The classroom implementation results also showed positive student responses, with an average score of 87.33% categorized as very feasible. Students considered the storybook digital easy to use, attractive, and helpful in understanding social studies materials and local cultural values. The activity indicates that integrating digital technology and local wisdom can support more contextual and meaningful social studies learning while helping preserve local cultural values in educational practices.

Evaluation of Changes in Knowledge and Attitudes Following Community-Based Nutrition Education: A Case Study of Stunting Prevention

2026-02-22T01:40:28+07:00

This community service program was conducted to support the Ministry of Health’s specific interventions to accelerate stunting reduction, focusing on meeting the nutritional needs of mothers before and during pregnancy and of children aged 6–24 months. The program aimed to improve community knowledge and attitudes toward nutrition and stunting prevention through a knowledge–attitude–behavior (KAB)-based education model in Ngambarsari Village. Activities were integrated into Posyandu services, including anthropometric measurements, nutrition counseling, educational sessions for mothers of toddlers and adolescents, and the distribution of nutrition guidebooks to ensure sustainability. The study employed a Pre-Experimental Design with a One-Group Pretest–posttest approach without a control group. A total of 55 participants were included in the evaluation. Program effectiveness was measured by comparing pre- and post-intervention cognitive and affective scores using descriptive analysis, the Kolmogorov–Smirnov normality test, and paired t-tests. The results showed significant improvements in knowledge (p = 0.008) and attitudes (p = 0.003). The mean cognitive score increased from 87% to 91%, whereas the affective score increased from 86.0% to 90.3%. Community-based nutrition education effectively enhanced understanding of exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, balanced nutrition, hygiene practices, and child growth monitoring. However, gaps remain in dietary supervision and routine growth monitoring practices, indicating the need for continuous assistance in this area. Overall, structured and collaborative community-based interventions can strengthen the local capacity for sustainable stunting prevention.

Improving Comprehension of State Administrative Law Among Administrative Officials of Kelurahan Limba U II in Public Service Provision

2026-05-29T00:31:14+07:00

This community service activity aims to measure the level of understanding of the apparatus of the Limba U II Urban Village Office, Gorontalo City, regarding the principles of State Administrative Law in the provision of public services, and to implement the strengthening of this legal understanding through a participatory action approach to improve the quality of public services in the urban village. The method used in this activity is participatory action, which synergistically integrates three methods: interactive legal counseling, focus group discussion (FGD), and case simulation (role play). The activity was carried out one day on February 26, 2026, and was attended by 15 urban village apparatus consisting of the Urban Village Head, Urban Village Secretary, Section Chiefs, and implementing staff. The level of understanding was measured through pre-test and post-test instruments containing four indicators: basic knowledge of State Administrative Law, general principles of good governance (algemene beginselen van behoorlijk bestuur), authority (bevoegdheid), and discretion (freies Ermessen). The results of the activity showed that the level of understanding of the apparatus before the activity was still relatively low, with an average pre-test score of 48.7 out of a scale of 100. After the implementation of the participatory action approach, the average post-test score increased significantly to 78.4, or an increase of 29.7 points (60.98%). The conclusion of this activity indicates that the participatory action approach proved effective in measurably increasing the understanding of the apparatus regarding the principles of State Administrative Law and encouraging the realization of transparent, accountable, and rule-of-law-based public services at the Limba U II Urban Village Office, Gorontalo City.

Enhancing Senior High School Teachers' Readiness in English Language Learning Based on Sasirangan and Augmented Reality

2026-05-30T03:05:11+07:00

This community service training aimed to strengthen senior high school English teachers' competencies in South Kalimantan by integrating local Sasirangan culture, augmented reality (AR) technology, and critical thinking skills into innovative instruction. Teachers had been facing several persistent challenges: reliance on conventional teaching methods, students' low English literacy, underdeveloped critical thinking skills, minimal use of local culture as a learning resource, and limited adoption of educational technologies like AR. To address these issues, the team designed and delivered a training program centered on integrating Sasirangan, AR, and critical thinking into grade XII English instruction. The program engaged 15 participants: 6 core workshop attendees, 7 community service team members, and 2 teaching assistants. Implementation followed seven stages, namely situational analysis, problem identification, goal setting, solution planning, social approach, activity implementation, and evaluation. During implementation, the team administered a pre-test, presented instructional content, led discussions and Q&A sessions, guided participants in designing learning activities, demonstrated the SasiVision AR application, and conducted a post-test to measure outcomes. Results demonstrated clear gains across three key indicators. Teachers showed a 50% increase in understanding and readiness to use Sasirangan as a contextual learning resource, a 40.7% increase in applying Android-based AR technology in English lessons, and a 14.1% increase in their ability to design activities that foster students' critical thinking. These findings indicate that the training successfully equipped teachers to integrate Sasirangan fabric as a meaningful, contextual resource in English language teaching, supported by the SasiVision AR application, offering a promising model for culturally grounded, technology-enhanced language instruction.

Strengthening Inclusive Education through CSR-Based Community Service Programs: Enhancing Teacher Capacity and School Accessibility

2026-05-30T03:37:52+07:00

This community service (PkM) program aims to strengthen the implementation of inclusive education through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support from PT. Indobara. The target partners of this program are teachers and inclusive schools that face limitations in capacity, accessibility, and collaboration in supporting students with special needs. The program was implemented using a participatory approach through several stages, including problem identification and needs assessment with partners, program design based on partner needs, implementation through training and mentoring, and evaluation of outcomes and impacts. The results of the program indicate significant improvements in teachers’ competencies in inclusive teaching practices, increased school accessibility, and strengthened collaboration between schools, PT. Indobara, and the community. These outcomes reflect measurable changes in partner capacity and the learning environment. In conclusion, this PkM activity demonstrates that CSR-based interventions can effectively support inclusive education when implemented collaboratively and sustainably. The impacts of this program include improved quality of inclusive learning, increased awareness and commitment among stakeholders, and the establishment of sustainable school industry partnerships that can be adapted and replicated in other contexts.

Assessing Changes in Knowledge and Practical Skills of Community Ambulance Volunteers Following Emergency Medical Training

2026-05-02T04:57:21+07:00

The effectiveness of community-based ambulance services depends not only on ambulance availability but also on volunteers' capacity to recognize emergencies and ensure safe patient transport. This study examined the effect of emergency medical training on the knowledge and practical skills of community ambulance volunteers. A pre-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design was employed involving 25 volunteers. The intervention comprised interactive lectures, demonstrations, simulation-based training, and hands-on practice addressing initial patient assessment, basic life support, first aid, and patient transfer techniques. Knowledge was measured before and after training using a validated questionnaire, while practical skills were assessed through direct observation using a standardized checklist derived from current resuscitation guidelines. Data were analyzed with a paired t-test. All participants were male, with a mean age of 43 years; most had completed senior high school, while the remainder held a bachelor's degree. Half had previously received emergency care training. Mean knowledge scores increased from 84.29 to 90.71 following the intervention, reflecting a 6.42-point (7.6%) improvement, though this change did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.082). Observational assessment indicated that most participants correctly performed the sequence of first aid interventions and patient transfer procedures. However, deficiencies persisted in specific psychomotor skills, including carotid pulse assessment, chest compression quality, and effective stretcher use, highlighting the need for continued practical training. Overall, emergency medical training demonstrated a favorable trend toward enhancing volunteers' knowledge and practical competencies in basic emergency care and safe patient transport. These findings suggest that simulation-enhanced training combined with interactive instruction can strengthen the capacity of community ambulance volunteers in prehospital emergency response. Regular refresher training and ongoing competency evaluation are recommended to sustain long-term knowledge retention and skill proficiency.

Building Instructor Capacity for Community-Based Renewable Energy Education through Solar Photovoltaic Training and PBL Module Development

2026-05-30T03:49:09+07:00

The transition toward renewable energy requires not only technological advancement but also human capacity to disseminate renewable energy knowledge in educational and community settings. This community service program aimed to prepare prospective trainers to facilitate renewable energy learning at the Community Learning Centre (PKBM) Banyutowo in Klaten Regency, Indonesia, while supporting SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy and SDG 4 on quality education. The program adopted a training-of-trainers community service approach and was implemented from January to April 2026. Its activities included preparation and partner-needs alignment, a workshop titled “Green Energy and Green Building for Sustainable STEM Education” held at Universitas Sebelas Maret on 9 February 2026, a partner-site visit to PKBM Banyutowo, and a follow-up teaching activity on 15 April 2026. A total of 54 students from engineering education programs participated as prospective trainers. The workshop consisted of solar photovoltaic (PV) concept presentation, solar PV trainer kit demonstration, PV system design and wiring practice, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) module development, and evaluation. Feedback data were obtained from 19 valid participant responses using a 13-item Likert-scale questionnaire, representing a 35.2% response rate. The responses were used descriptively to identify trends in participants’ perceptions of the workshop. The results indicate active participant engagement, positive response trends regarding organization and instructional delivery, and the development of preliminary PBL module concepts. Seven workshop alumni later facilitated solar PV learning for PKBM learners using the same trainer kit. These findings suggest that integrating technical training, hands-on experimentation, and PBL-oriented pedagogy provides a relevant foundation for strengthening renewable energy literacy and prospective trainer capacity in community-based education.

Strengthening the Creative Economy through Rambutan Kombucha Training in Kalongan Village

2026-05-30T03:49:19+07:00

The problem addressed in this community service activity was the limited utilization of rambutan commodities in Kalongan Village, which were generally consumed directly or sold in fresh form without further processing, resulting in low economic value. Therefore, this program aimed to strengthen the local creative economy through training on rambutan kombucha production as an innovative fermented beverage product. The activity was conducted in Kalongan Village, East Ungaran District, Semarang Regency, involving 40 members of the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) group and local residents. The program applied the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach through stages of socialization, practical training, mentoring, and evaluation. Evaluation instruments included pre-test and post-test assessments, observation sheets, and participant response questionnaires analyzed descriptively using percentage analysis. The results showed that the average participant score increased from 56.8 to 84.5, indicating a 48.77% improvement in knowledge and understanding of fermentation techniques, sanitation procedures, and creative economy concepts. In addition, 87.5% of participants were able to independently practice the fermentation process, while 82.5% positively accepted the product based on sensory evaluation. The kombucha product achieved an average pH value of 3.2 after 8 days of fermentation, indicating acceptable fermentation quality and safety standards. Furthermore, 77.5% of participants expressed interest in developing rambutan kombucha as a small-scale household business. The program produced several outputs, including a rambutan kombucha prototype, an educational e-module, and a scientific publication draft. Overall, the RAMBUSA program contributed to improving community skills, optimizing local commodity utilization, and supporting sustainable village-based creative economy development.

Agricultural Extension on Broiler Chicken Farm Management to Enhance Employee Capacity and Youth Interest

2026-05-18T04:03:47+07:00

This community service activity aims to address the problems faced by the partner regarding the management of broiler chicken farms in Gandasari, with the objective of increasing production and improving the quality of chicken meat. The activity is intended to enhance the understanding, skills, and interest of employees and young people in applying appropriate farm management practices, thereby increasing livestock production and improving its quality. This community service activity focuses on community participation techniques and was carried out in Gandasari Village, Majalengka Regency. The activity was conducted through extension sessions, practical exercises, and discussions, with the sessions designed to be interactive and engaging for the 30 participants involved. The results of the community service programme show that young people and livestock farm employees require extension activities on tips and techniques for producing high-quality broiler chickens in maximum quantities. Young people became more interested in entrepreneurship in the livestock sector, while employees were able to improve their skills in livestock farming processes. The activity also provided practical tips and explained the equipment used in broiler chicken farming. As a result, both the young people and the staff not only gained a better understanding but also became more skilled and enthusiastic. The evaluation results further confirmed that the partners require extension activities to be conducted on a gradual and sustainable basis.

Community Empowerment Through the Development of Interactive Pop-Up Book Media as a Creative Learning Tool for Early Childhood Education

2026-06-17T03:21:24+07:00

Community empowerment through creative education can strengthen teachers' capacity to independently develop contextual and accessible learning media, particularly for early childhood settings where engaging, hands-on resources are essential. This community service program aimed to develop and implement interactive pop-up books as creative learning tools while strengthening teachers' capacity to design, produce, and utilize visual learning media for early childhood education. The program was conducted at RA Nadhira Asy Syafa, Deli Serdang Regency, Indonesia, employing participatory, educational, and practical approaches. Teachers were actively involved throughout the process, including problem identification, theme selection, media design, production, classroom implementation, and evaluation, ensuring that the resulting media reflected both pedagogical needs and local context. Data were collected through observation, interviews, discussions, documentation, and a simple response questionnaire structured around four indicators: student engagement, early reading responses, creativity, and perceived support of pop-up books for learning. The findings revealed generally positive responses to the developed media. Specifically, 66.7% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the media supported student engagement and early reading responses, while 91.7% reported positive perceptions of children's creativity, and 91.7% agreed or strongly agreed that the pop-up books effectively supported learning activities. Nevertheless, variations in children's responses suggest that continued teacher guidance and adaptation to individual developmental needs remain necessary for optimal outcomes. Overall, the program demonstrates that collaboratively developed pop-up books can serve as accessible, low-cost, and context-sensitive learning media, while simultaneously strengthening teachers' practical capacity to independently design and produce creative educational materials suited to their classroom needs.

Empowering Batik SMEs Through Digitalization: Development of a Business Profile Website for Batik Tapak Dara

2026-05-30T08:49:03+07:00

Batik Tapak Dara is a small and medium enterprise (SME) engaged in batik craft with strong product potential, yet lacking a website as a medium for business information and promotion. This community service activity aimed to empower Batik Tapak Dara SMEs through digitalization by developing a business profile website and providing website management training to the partner. The implementation method comprised five stages: observation, needs analysis, website design and development, training, and program evaluation. The results indicate that the business profile website was successfully developed and can be utilized as a digital medium to present business information, product catalogs, and contact information. Furthermore, the training provided effectively enhanced the digital literacy of the SME owner in managing website content independently. The implementation of this website also increased business visibility and supported the digital marketing strategy of Batik Tapak Dara SMEs. These outcomes demonstrate that website development can serve as an effective strategy to support digital transformation and SME empowerment.

Strengthening Science and Biology Teachers' Professional Competence Through Milk Processing Training as a Biotechnology Learning Resource

2026-06-04T17:23:17+07:00

Malang Regency is known as the largest producer of dairy cow milk in East Java. This potential not only impacts the economic sector but can also be leveraged in education. Teachers need to possess professional competencies to optimize this potential as a learning resource. The objective of this community service project is to provide guidance on the production of dairy products as a learning resource for biotechnology, with the aim of enhancing teachers’ professional competencies in applying deep learning through the utilization of Malang Regency’s potential. The community service activities were conducted from October 2025 to April 2026. The partners for these activities were 10 science teachers and 10 biology teachers who are members of the Malang Regency Teachers’ Working Group. The community service activities included presenting instructional materials, hands-on practice in producing dairy products using conventional biotechnology, and analyzing the potential of these products as learning resources. Data collection to evaluate the success of the community service activities utilized a non-test method (self-assessment). The instrument used was a valid and reliable self-assessment form. The results of the community service program showed an increase in teachers’ professional competencies after participating in the activities, with an N-gain score of 0.56 (moderate category) for science teachers and 0.62 (moderate category) for biology teachers. In addition, participants successfully produced biotechnology-based dairy products (yogurt and butter) and conducted an analysis of the potential for utilizing dairy cow milk as a learning resource for biotechnology.

GILaS (Science Literacy Activities) through Simple Experiments for Students at St. Paulus Karuni Middle School

2026-06-05T02:08:22+07:00

Scientific literacy is essential for students to develop their scientific abilities. Indonesian students' performance in this area is still very low, as shown by the 2018 PISA results. To address this issue, schools need to provide support to students. Through this community service program, a solution is offered by conducting GILaS through simple experiments for St. Paulus Karuni Middle School students. The main objective of this community service program is to strengthen students' scientific literacy through simple experiments. Through the experimental method, students are actively involved so they can understand the steps and results of the experiment, thereby strengthening their scientific literacy. The participants were 42 students, 16 male and 26 female. The evaluation instrument used was a student response sheet on the implementation of the activity. The instrument contained four main indicators: 1) interest and motivation to learn, 2) understanding of the material, 3) implementation and mentoring, and 4) general benefit. The results of the activity showed that students responded positively to the GILaS activity, with response rates of 65.28 percent strongly agree, 31.15 percent agree, 1.79 percent disagree, and 0.79 percent strongly disagree. GILaS activities are essential, especially for schools with limited laboratories and those that have never conducted practical work at school. This activity is an important part of a collaborative effort to strengthen students' scientific literacy.

Improving Scientific Article Writing Skills among Civil Engineering Students through a Journal Writing Workshop

2026-06-05T09:20:32+07:00

The lack of understanding of students in writing journal articles, the use of repetitive sentences and inappropriate terms in the field, as well as the high plagiarism rate results in poor quality articles. Through community service activities, namely journal article writing workshops, it is hoped that academic skills in journal writing, understanding the use of reference manager applications and plagiarism can be improved. The practice by learning method is used in this activity, thus that students are able to directly apply the material presented. The results of this activity, students are able to write scientific journal articles following writing rules/templates, organize and group relevant citations, create citation maps, connect the Researchrabbit application to Zotero and Mendeley, and the plagiarism score using Turnitin is a maximum of 20%. The combination of providing workshop and mentorship in journal writing to students has been proven to enhance students' understanding and ability in scientific journal writing.

Improving Accounting Literacy Through Practice-Based Training in Accounting Vocational Education

2026-05-30T02:49:33+07:00

This study aims to enhance the basic accounting literacy of tenth-grade students at SMKN 3 Padang. The Practice-Based Training (PBT) method, a pedagogical approach that emphasises experiential and iterative learning, was used to achieve objectives of the study. Conducted over two structured sessions, the training integrated concept briefing, guided practice, independent exercises, and performance review of simple transaction recording. Quantitative results from pre- and post-tests involving 35 students revealed substantial improvements across all measured dimensions. Qualitative observations further indicated increased student engagement, improved communication with facilitators, and greater persistence during practice tasks. These findings demonstrate that PBT effectively bridges the gap between theoretical instruction and practical application in vocational accounting education. While the study was limited by its short intervention period and single-site implementation, it provides meaningful contributions to the development of practice-centered instructional models that support workforce readiness.

Strengthening Women’s Entrepreneurial Capacity through Banana Chip Production in Kalongan Village, Semarang Regency

2026-05-30T03:04:39+07:00

This community service program aimed to strengthen women's entrepreneurial capacity by developing banana chip production as a local economic product in Kalongan Village, Semarang Regency. It sought to empower women by improving practical skills in processing local agricultural resources into value-added products supporting household income and community-based entrepreneurship. The program used Participatory Action Research (PAR), involving 30 women selected through purposive sampling from the SEPATAH KATA community. Implementation proceeded through four stages: socialization of program objectives, training in banana chip production techniques, intensive mentoring during production, and evaluation of learning outcomes. A Likert-scale questionnaire assessed production accuracy, cooperation during production, and participants' independence and consistency. Data were analyzed descriptively using percentage analysis. Results showed positive impacts on participants' entrepreneurial skills and behavior: increased independence and consistency in production (45%), improved cooperation during production (30%), and better understanding of production procedures and step accuracy (25%). Participants also grasped the production stages and actively engaged in collaborative learning. These findings indicate that participatory training combined with continuous mentoring effectively enhanced participants' practical skills in transforming local resources into marketable products. The program successfully strengthened women's entrepreneurial capacity and supported the development of banana chip production as a sustainable local enterprise. Future follow-up efforts are recommended to focus on digital marketing assistance, product legality certification, improved packaging design, and sustainability monitoring of women's business groups.