A study on the role of skill training in entrepreneurship of entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs of vocational rraining centers in Ardebil, Iran

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the role of skill training in entrepreneurship of entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs through a descriptive correlational method. Population included all trainers from vocational training centers in Ardebil province, Iran. To determine the sample content Cochran formula was used, and 400 individuals were selected via classified random sampling method. To collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire was developed. Reliability of the questionnaire was found to be 89% by Cronbach’s alpha. Data were analyzed SPSS and through Mann-Whitney test. Findings showed that the role of skill training was not significantly different in entrepreneurship of entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs. But the role of skill training of graduate entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs was found to be different.