Technical and Vocational Education as a Catalyst for Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Sustainable entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly important as countries work to address environmental challenges, unemployment, and long-term economic growth. Globally, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions are playing an important role in helping individuals develop practical skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and opportunities for self-employment. As traditional job markets become more competitive and unstable, many young people are turning to entrepreneurship and small business development as pathways toward financial independence and community impact. At the same time, there is growing recognition that TVET programs, entrepreneurship education, and innovation hubs can support the development of more sustainable and socially responsible businesses. These discussions are placing greater attention on how education and entrepreneurship can work together to promote green innovation, economic resilience, and sustainable development. Technical and Vocational Education as a Catalyst for Sustainable Entrepreneurship examines the growing role of TVET in advancing sustainable entrepreneurship, innovation, and workforce development. Through interdisciplinary perspectives and real-world case studies, this book highlights the significant contribution of TVET in equipping individuals with the practical skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and adaptive capacities needed to support sustainable business development and economic resilience on a global scale. Covering topics such as business simulations, public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurial orientation, this book is an indispensable academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, TVET educators, trainers, curriculum developers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, startup support organizations, policymakers, and more.