Educational Programs to Promote Social Entrepreneurship: Development of Human and Community Skills in Real Environments

Abstract

This quantitative study investigates the impact of educational programs designed to foster social entrepreneurship on the development of human and community skills. Data were collected from 150 university students in Latin America, who participated in social entrepreneurship programs during the 2022-2023 academic cycle. Through structured surveys, key competencies such as leadership, empathy, problem-solving and teamwork were assessed. The results show that educational programs that integrate social entrepreneurship have a significant impact on the development of skills that not only benefit students individually, but also their communities. This study highlights the importance of practical experiences in education for social entrepreneurship.