Effects of training method and age on employability skills of mexican youth entrepreneurs

Ramírez Pérez, Héctor Xavier; Smith, Ann Marie E.; Franco-López, Jorge E.; Román-Maqueira, Juana; Morote, Elsa-Sofia

Effects of training method and age on employability skills of mexican youth entrepreneurs

Journal

Journal of Entrepreneurship Education

ISSN

1098-8394

Date Issued

2015

Author(s)

Smith, Ann Marie E.

Franco-López, Jorge E.

Román-Maqueira, Juana

Morote, Elsa-Sofia

Type

Resource Types::text::journal::journal article

URL

https://www.abacademies.org/journals/month-october-year-2015-vol-18-issue-2-journal-ajee-past-issue.html

https://scripta.up.edu.mx/handle/20.500.12552/1836

Abstract

This study examined the effects of two age groups of Mexican youths (18-25 years, n = 44, and 26-35 years, n = 48), within two types of entrepreneurial training programs (coached, n = 26 and laissez-faire, n = 66) on employability skills (communication, teamwork and organizing effectively). Participants completed a survey after participating in at least 1-year of entrepreneurial activity. A 2 X 2 ANOVA evaluated the effects of age group and entrepreneurial training on employability skills. The results showed that entrepreneurs from 26-35 years have higher communication and organizing skills than entrepreneurs from 18-25 years regardless of the training program. Additionally, young adult entrepreneurs (26-35), that participated in the coached training program increased their communication and teamwork skills. These findings support the recommendation of age appropriate training.© Journal of Entrepreneurship Education