Entrepreneurship and Education: Creating Business Awareness for Students in East Java Indonesia

For long time in educational system of Indonesia, it tends to create education is only to transfer of knowledge. Students only have dynamics in teaching and learning. In addition, they didn’t take any opportunity to construct business orientation. Therefore, this paper will explore activities were created to raise students’ awareness in business. The research was conducted in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. There are 9 chapters as a handbook for students that discussed on the training. Those papers stimulate discussion and understanding in high school to accelerate their potentials in commerce behaviour. This study was implemented during 2011 to 2013 academic year. In depth interview and participant observation were employed in collecting data. Grounded theory method was applied during investigation. Moreover, qualitative approach was carried in completing this study. This research findings show that programs elaborate students’ need in participating in business and commerce. It can create opportunities to enhance students’ interest. During the program, students tried to collect data and read information as much as possible in extending the conversation. They have chance to perform their abilities and show it on the course after completing assignment. After series meetings students show their attention in entrepreneurship not only in the classroom but also in internship actions. Finally, students need educational program include syllabus and curriculum that integrate entrepreneurships on those classes.