Transformación social en la educación para jóvenes y adultos: Analizando el aporte de la asignatura de Emprendimiento en la vida de los estudiantes.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the contribution of the subject of entrepreneurship in the lives of Young and adults’ students with unfinished schooling. The research was based on the interpretative paradigm with the case study method. Techniques such as semi-structured interview and documentary analysis were used. As for the population, three entrepreneurs were considered, older adults with schooling included, who were going to the educational institution to achieve their studies. Among the main findings was that students have managed to overcome barriers when creating small businesses, such as financing and controlling their ventures, to lead them to the path to success. It is concluded that the contribution of the subject of entrepreneurship in the lives of young and adult people with unfinished education - through the analysis of life stories from the local context - has been positive because they have managed to improve their quality of life and that of their families. The students put into practice theoretical knowledge that allowed them to develop an entrepreneurial mentality, pushing them to build their own sources of work and become agents of change in their communities.