Technopreneurship and Work Motivation: The Key to Job Readiness of Information Technology Science Students in the Digital Era
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Abstract: This study aims to examine the relationship between technopreneurship and work motivation on students' work readiness in the field of information technology in the digital era. Through a conceptual study approach with a systematic literature review method, this research analyzes the concepts of technopreneurship, work motivation, and work readiness based on current literature. The results showed that mastery of technopreneurship skills and high work motivation play an important role in increasing the work readiness of students in the field of information technology in facing the demands of the job market in the digital era. Curriculum development that integrates aspects of technopreneurship with strengthening work motivation is recommended as a strategy to prepare graduates who are competitive and adaptive to rapid technological change.
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