Indonesian Journal of Devotion and Empowerment
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Mini Greenhouse: Efforts to Improve Environmentally Friendly Agricultural Skills for Students of Pondok Pesantren Al Asror
Pondok pesantren are increasingly paying attention to environmental issues, sustainability, and the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as striving to provide life skills for students (Santri) through training and self-development activities. This article explains the impact of utilizing a mini greenhouse to improve students’ agricultural skills through a community service program at Pondok Pesantren Al Asror Semarang, targeting 15 students. The activities were carried out over five months (May to September 2025) in the form of training and assistance in using the mini greenhouse. The training introduced the mini greenhouse and its benefits, after which the students worked together to prepare and build it within the pondok pesantren environment. The next activities included plant cultivation, starting from seed sowing, planting, and caring for the plants until harvest time, under the guidance and supervision of the community service team. The students were highly enthusiastic and motivated to make use of the mini greenhouse, and they received support from the pondok pesantren leaders to enhance their life skills. The students then continued using the mini greenhouse for organic vegetable cultivation, starting from sowing to harvest time.
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Digital Marketing Strategies of Kaloris Herbal Beverage MSMEs in Expanding the Local Market
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) serve as a cornerstone of the national economy, yet they continue to face significant challenges in terms of promotion and digital transformation. Kaloris Herbal Beverage MSME, as a producer of natural-based products, holds substantial potential in line with the growing trend of healthy lifestyles. However, its marketing practices remain largely conventional, relying primarily on word-of-mouth promotion. The major obstacles encountered include weak branding efforts, limited digital content management, and underutilization of social media and online marketplaces. To address these issues, this community engagement program applied a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, emphasizing training in digital marketing strategies such as social media optimization, visual content creation, and marketplace management. The outcomes demonstrate that Kaloris MSME successfully established a more consistent digital identity, reflected in a significant increase in social media followers, engagement rates, and local consumer orders. This surge in digital interaction was also accompanied by positive consumer responses regarding product quality and packaging. Thus, strengthening digital marketing strategies has proven effective in expanding local market reach, enhancing brand awareness, and improving the competitiveness of herbal beverage MSMEs in the digital economy era.
Enhancing Palm Sugar SMEs' Competitive Advantage in Kalisidi Via Innovative Packaging and E-Commerce Training
Palm sugar production in Semarang Regency has excellent potential to the abundance of palm trees that thrive. One of the production centers is Kalisidi Village, which is located on a plateau with hilly topography and green vegetation. The local community has maintained traditional production methods for generations, from manual sap harvesting to natural firewood processing. Although these products have authentic appeal and high quality, manufacturers face the challenge of increasingly fierce competition with other businesses that have adopted modern technology. Strategic solutions can be implemented to help palm sugar MSMEs in Kalisidi Village maintain a sustainable competitive advantage through innovation in packaging design. Packaging design training using applications such as Canva are expected to produce attractive, informative, and functional packaging that can increase product appeal while strengthening the brand image. Digital marketing through e-commerce platforms is an advanced strategic solution to expand market reach. Assistance in digital business processes can increase understanding of data-based marketing and direct interaction with consumers. With the implementation of this community service program, participants have gained an understanding of how to create innovative packaging designs and develop appropriate digital marketing strategies. The follow-up to this community service activity is the continued guidance and monitoring of participants to ensure the sustained implementation of innovative packaging design and effective digital marketing strategies.
Assistance in Improving Literacy and Halal Certification for MSMEs in Kalisalak Village
Kalisalak Village is one of the villages in Batang Regency, the increase in the number of MSME actors in the village has not been accompanied by maximum efforts in improving the quality of MSME products themselves such as low business license management of both NIB, PIRT, HAKI and halal certification by MSME actors. The problems faced by MSME actors in Kalisalak Village result in a lack of competitiveness from existing MSME products, resulting in suboptimal sales. This community service aims to solve the problems experienced by partners, namely through education and socialization about business legality, halal certification on MSME products, and assistance in managing halal certification on products owned by MSMEs. This service helps the realization of the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), especially number 8, namely equitable village economic growth. The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method was used to educate villagers on how to obtain business legality and halal certification, including the requirements. MSMEs gained a deeper understanding of the importance of halal products and business legality through MSME training and mentoring. Quantitatively, three MSMEs are planning to start the NIB management process, and one other person has shown serious interest in applying for halal certification.
Accountability of Village Fund Management As an Effort to Accelerate the Achievement of Village SDGs
Village fund management requires oversight to ensure financial accountability and reduce the potential for irregularities. In accordance with Law No. 6 of 2014 on Villages, the allocation of village funds reflects the government’s commitment to fostering independent, progressive, and democratic rural communities. Giling Village, Pabelan District, Semarang Regency, continues to face non-compliance with Minister of Home Affairs Regulation (Permendagri) No. 20 of 2018 and encounters challenges within its Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes), particularly in organizational structuring, legal formalization, and adherence to Good Corporate Governance (GCG) principles. The community service program consists of three main components: (1) identifying gaps in the Village SDGs; (2) facilitating the official registration of BUMDes to ensure regulatory compliance; and (3) delivering training on financial accountability and GCG in village fund management. These efforts are expected to increase progress in achieving village SDGs, especially in the areas of economic empowerment and sustainable development. . Mapping results show that the village has achieved 41% of its SDG indicators. The highest priorities fall under Typology III (health) and Typology V (education), while the lowest priorities are found in Typology IV (environment) and Typology VII (networked village). Through structured financial governance, the legal transformation of BUMDes, and capacity-building initiatives for village administrators, the program aims to strengthen financial transparency, accountability, and sustainable economic empowerment in the village.
Village Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Optimizing Micro-Enterprise Management in the Candi Community to Improve Well-Being and Business Sustainability
Ultra-micro enterprises (UMi) in Candi Sub District face fundamental challenges that hinder their business growth, including difficulties in determining an accurate cost of goods sold (COGS), weak financial management, low awareness of the importance of product branding, and limited business legality ownership. This community service program aimed to enhance the managerial capabilities of business owners through interactive training, direct mentoring, and continuous evaluation. The implementation methods included lectures, discussions, QnA sessions, simulations, and mentoring, carried out in three stages: needs analysis, training implementation (COGS and financial management, personal branding, and business legality), and follow-up evaluation and mentoring. The results show an increase in participants' ability to calculate COGS by considering all production costs, which is reflected in a 20.6% increase in understanding based on the pre-post test, as well as the application of simple financial management through the practice of separating business and personal finances which has begun to be implemented by 35 participants. Participants were also able to build a more professional brand identity by developing logos, taglines, packaging, and consistent social media strategies. Additionally, there was an increased awareness of the importance of business legality as a gateway to financing and broader market opportunities. This program has had a positive impact on participants’ professionalism, competitiveness, and business sustainability, and it has the potential to serve as a model for empowering similar business communities.
Fostering Healthy Minds: The Role of Inclusivity in Empowering Youth in Karang Taruna
Inclusivity emphasizing the acceptance and appreciation of diversity without discrimination is crucial in youth organizations such as Karang Taruna, a village-level platform for adolescent development in Indonesia. This community service paper examines the role of inclusivity in strengthening adolescent mental health within Karang Taruna Kalisegoro, Gunungpati, Semarang. The initiative was carried out by a multidisciplinary team from Universitas Negeri Semarang (Unnes) through a one-day workshop on mental health literacy and inclusive leadership for 20 administrators and members of Karang Taruna. The methods included interactive lectures, case analysis using documentary films on adolescent mental health disorders, peer tutorials, and facilitated group discussions, grounded in Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Model. Results revealed a significant increase in participants’ understanding of mental health issues, early recognition of mental disorder symptoms, reduced stigma, and commitment to establishing a mental health-aware community integrated with Karang Taruna and the village government. Participants also reported enhanced confidence in inclusive leadership and the ability to foster mutually supportive environments, supporting all six dimensions of Ryff’s psychological well-being. Recommendations include sustained cross-sector collaboration, expansion of literacy programs, and further empirical research to measure the long-term impact of inclusivity on adolescent mental health indicators.
Enhancing Local Economic Growth through Digital Cooperative-Based MSME Development in Support of the Village SDGs Program
MSMEs are an integral part of advancing the rural economy and realizing the SDGs at the grassroots/village level. Many rural MSMEs often seem not to feel the full impact of this potential, as they are hindered by a lack of digital literacy, limited application of marketing strategies, and only weak ties to the economy. The primary objective of this program is to enhance the economic potential of MSMEs in Kalisidi Village, West Ungaran District, Semarang Regency, by utilizing an online cooperative application. A total of 30 MSMEs in Kalisidi Village participated in a community service program that included explanations and group coaching. Some of these activities included community training, presentations, and simulated use of a digital platform for a cooperative. The findings indicated that the trainees developed a deeper understanding of digital marketing and had high confidence in leveraging technology to conduct business. The digital platform also established an integrated business environment for MSMEs, facilitating collaboration in branding, shared resource deployment, and new market entry. This initiative demonstrates that implementing a digital cooperative model can effectively catalyze inclusive and sustainable economic development in rural areas. Furthermore, it contributes to the achievement of several SDG targets, particularly SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth) and SDG 811 (sustainable cities and communities). Digital integration rooted in local potential is key to building a resilient and independent village economy.
Strengthening the Role of Islamic Philanthropy in Promoting Humanitarian Sustainability: A Study in Indonesia and Denmark
This community service initiative was implemented through the International Community Service (ICS) 2025 under the theme "Empowering Humanity Sustainability Through Islamic Philanthropy." The primary objective was to enhance awareness and strengthen the global discourse on the role of Islamic philanthropy in fostering economic development, reducing poverty, and promoting social justice. The activity was conducted through an online seminar involving speakers from Indonesia and Denmark, utilizing a participatory approach consisting of presentations, discussions, and participant interaction. The program presented diverse perspectives on zakat’s role in economic growth, poverty alleviation, identity strengthening among Muslim minorities, and the evolution of philanthropic collaboration across sectors. The outcomes demonstrated an increased understanding among participants regarding the adaptive and transformative potential of Islamic philanthropy in various socio-economic settings. This community service program has enhanced participants understanding of Islamic philanthropy and encouraged its application in economic development and community empowerment. The follow-up plan includes continuous mentoring and the strengthening of international collaboration to support the sustainable implementation of Islamic philanthropy.
Transformation of Indonesian Migrant Workers’ Microenterprises in Kuala Lumpur: Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control as A Strategy to Improve Product Competitiveness
This community engagement program aimed to enhance the capacity of Indonesian migrant workers’ microenterprises in Kuala Lumpur through training and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Quality Control (QC). Based on a preliminary survey, most business owners lacked fundamental skills in production management and quality control, resulting in inconsistent product quality. The program was conducted on May 18, 2025, involving 35 microenterprise participants. Activities included theoretical training and practical simulations on SOP development and QC application. Evaluation was carried out through pre-tests and post-tests, which revealed a significant improvement in the participants' average score from 45.25 to 83.75, with the most notable increase observed in the ability to draft QC guidelines. The results demonstrated that the application of SOP and QC can effectively improve product consistency, quality, and competitiveness. However, challenges remained in the implementation process, such as time constraints, limited equipment, and low technical literacy. Therefore, follow-up strategies such as ongoing mentorship, the use of visual SOPs, and the establishment of peer learning communities are essential to ensure sustainability.
Building Soft Skills for Village Officials: A Simulation-Based Public Speaking Training Approach
The regional autonomy program grants greater authority to local governments to manage their potential, improve public services, and encourage community participation. Ensuring public services are efficient and community-oriented poses distinct difficulties for village officials. Village officials’ service quality is significantly influenced by their competency. A lack of public speaking proficiency among village officials can obstruct effective message delivery and weaken public participation. This community service initiative aims to enhance the soft skills of village officials through public speaking training based on simulation method. This method enables participants to simulate situations similar to real-life conditions, enhancing comprehension, memory, and hands-on skills. The training combines oral teaching with hands-on practice, which is considered effective for experience-based learning. Training evaluation results indicate an improvement in participants’ understanding and skills related to fundamental public speaking techniques. The findings from this activity also emphasize the importance of training designs that are adaptive to participants’ needs, including the necessity for longer allocated time for simulation sessions and the use of additional learning media such as representative public speaking practice videos. The sustainability of the program will be strengthened through additional competency training fit with field needs and involving Karang Taruna to form an inclusive and participatory public communication ecosystem from an early age.
Improving Branding through Product Packaging
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kalisalak Village, Batang Regency, have great potential in producing local products such as gethuk, jenang, dodol, herbal drinks, and tea. However, most products still face challenges in branding and packaging, including the absence of labels, barcodes, and legal certification, as well as simple and unattractive packaging that reduces market competitiveness. This community service program aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and awareness of MSME actors regarding the importance of branding through product packaging that is appealing, informative, and meets industrial standards. The program involved 30 participants, including MSME owners and residents interested in starting new businesses. The team designed the activities using participatory methods, conducting seminars, practical training, group discussions, mentoring, and gamification to strengthen participants' engagement and understanding. The team implemented the process in three stages: preparation, execution, and evaluation, and used pretest and posttest instruments to support the evaluation. The results indicated a significant improvement in participants' knowledge and skills, with most participants producing improved packaging designs and showing commitment to applying them to their products. Overall, the program effectively addressed partners' needs and strengthened the competitiveness of local MSME products in broader markets.
Strengthening Village Medium-Term Development Plans (RPJM Desa) Through Indicator Dissemination: A Case Study in Wonosobo Regency
The Village Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJM Desa) is a strategic planning document formulated for a six-year period, outlining the village’s vision, mission, policy directions, and development priorities. The preparation of the RPJM Desa is carried out by the village government in collaboration with representatives from various community sectors. Parikesit Village, located in Kejajar District, Wonosobo Regency, Central Java Province, holds potential as a nature-based tourism village that could improve the community's economic welfare. However, it is also categorized as a landslide-prone area with a relatively high risk of natural disasters. This community service activity was implemented in collaboration with the Parikesit Village Government through the dissemination of indicators and technical guidance on RPJM Desa formulation to both the community and village officials. The program employed a participatory approach involving socialization and facilitation to ensure active engagement of all village stakeholders. The primary objective of this activity was to enhance stakeholders’ understanding of the indicators and procedures for preparing the RPJM Desa in accordance with national guidelines. The results of this program indicate a significant improvement in the understanding of both community members and village officials regarding the preparation of an RPJM Desa document that aligns with the village’s local potential and actual needs. This activity has contributed to strengthening the village’s institutional capacity for participatory and locally grounded medium-term development planning.
Empowering Al Asror Students Through Agropreneurship to Improve Food Security
This community service article discusses efforts to empower students at the Al Asror Islamic Boarding School in Semarang City through the agropreneurship program as a strategy to improve food security. The background of this activity is based on the importance of equipping students with practical skills that are relevant to local potential, while contributing to strengthening food independence in the Islamic boarding school environment and the surrounding community. The purpose of this program is to foster an entrepreneurial spirit in agriculture among students, provide knowledge and technical skills in plant cultivation, and create a sustainable Islamic boarding school-based food security model. The implementation method includes a series of activities such as training, mentoring, direct practice, and facilitation of access to resources and markets. The expected results of this program include increasing the knowledge and skills of students in agropreneurship, the emergence of agricultural business units managed by students, and increasing the availability and access to safe and nutritious food in the Islamic boarding school environment. This empowerment program is expected to be a model for other Islamic boarding schools in developing agropreneurship potential to support national food security.
Fostering Environmental Awareness and Responsibility in Young Students Through A Zero Waste Lifestyle
Environmental awareness, when nurtured from an early age, can develop into a positive habit that becomes embedded in one’s daily life. This community service partnership program was implemented at PAUD Mutiara Kids in Temanggung as a concrete step to build environmental awareness among young learners. Based on evaluations conducted by the community service team, 92% of the students were already able to distinguish between organic and non-organic waste. However, practical skills in waste utilization were still lacking, particularly in using recycled materials for educational purposes. In addition, environmental values had not yet been integrated into students’ daily routines. To address these issues, the “Zero-Waste Lifestyle” program was introduced as a strategic solution to empower teachers, students, and school staff. The program consisted of three key activities: (1) Introducing and promoting the “Zero-Waste Lifestyle” as a method for developing environmental literacy, (2) Facilitating collaborative workshops to create educational toys from recycled materials through the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5), and (3) Cultivating environmentally responsible behavior through consistent waste sorting habits. The program led to positive behavioral changes in students, particularly in waste management, and helped foster an environmental awareness aligned with the broader goals of sustainable development.
The character of love for the environment
Utilization of The Simaker S/M Application to Improve School Quality in Semarang City
Internal quality assurance in schools is a crucial aspect in efforts to improve the quality of education. The application of information technology, such as the SIMAKER S/M application, offers a potential solution to optimize the quality assurance process. This community service aims to provide SIMAKER S/M application training in conducting internal quality assurance in schools in Semarang City. This community service consists of four main stages: (1) Socialization through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), (3) Mentoring, and (4) Evaluation; user satisfaction surveys show that the SIMAKER S/M application greatly facilitates school administration work related to internal quality assurance in schools. The average user satisfaction score is 4.24 for ease of use, 4.42 for increased transparency, and 4.48 for overall benefits. The implementation of the application also succeeded in helping training participants related to the implementation of internal quality assurance and facilitating more accurate reporting. From the results of the community service activities, the results of the responses and feedback from participants were considered very useful in efforts to conduct internal quality assurance in digital-based schools. After conducting self-evaluation through internal quality assurance, it is hoped that schools can follow up on aspects that need to be improved.
Improving The Capacity of Journal Article Writing of Indonesian Teachers in Jeddah Indonesian School
The background of this service activity was the limited ability of Indonesian teachers teaching in Jeddah to write scientific journal articles, which was caused by low motivation and a lack of knowledge about good and correct article-writing techniques. This service aimed to equip teachers in Jeddah with the journal article writing skills needed for professional development. The main target of this activity was teachers in Jeddah. The methods applied in this service included online training and mentoring, with an in-service training (IST) and on-service training (OST) approach. The process of implementing activities included several stages, namely preparation, training, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation. The results of this activity showed a significant improvement in the ability to write journal articles among teachers in Jeddah. They became more confident in their writing and were able to produce quality articles ready to be published in national journals.
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The Edu-Act Collaboration Of Holistic Green Business
Increasing awareness of cosmetic use increases the quantity of consumption carried out by customers, which poses a real threat related to the increase in cosmetic waste produced. In 2022, there is data on the largest cosmetic purchases in Indonesia, which has been dominated by PT. Paragon Innovation Technology (PT. PTI). The purpose of this service activity is to make all actors responsible for the sustainable use of cosmetics, not only from the producer side but also from the consumer. All community service methods are carried out in various series of activities this time, namely online and offline FGDs, games, simulations and seminars to several communities that are felt to be able to support the company's green business movement. In answering the needs of partners, the team stringed together 8 diverse activities together with collaborators involved in these activities. In the entire series of activities, the team emphasizes the formation of a green behavior mindset in daily life, including the use of cosmetics to personal waste management. Community service is expected to have an impact on paragonians to be able to be responsible for consumption patterns by introducing various options that are easy to apply in the future.
Strengthening Village SDGs-Based Development Program Implementation in Blora to Support The 2045 Golden Indonesia Vision
Indonesia has established the Vision of Golden Indonesia 2045 in the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045 with the goal of becoming a developed country and escaping the middle-income trap. The achievement of this vision greatly depends on the successful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of the effort to localize the SDGs, the Village SDGs (SDGs Desa) were formulated, focusing on 18 development goals at the village level. One region with a still low Village SDGs score is Blora Regency, which recorded a score of 46.20 in 2022. In response to this issue, this community service activity was carried out in collaboration with one of the villages in Blora, namely Gadu Village, Sambong Subdistrict, Blora Regency. This activity was conducted through socialization on the preparation of village development programs based on the SDGs, as well as assistance in village development planning referring to SDGs indicators in accordance with national regulations. Through this community service activity, it is expected that the community and village officials will be able to design strategic programs to accelerate the achievement of the Village SDGs while also supporting the realization of the national vision of Golden Indonesia 2045. This activity had a positive impact on the development planning process in Gadu Village. The results showed several development programs in Gadu Village identified as potentially accelerating Village SDGs achievement and supporting the realization of the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
Implementation of A Digital Based Accounting System for Village Owned Enterprises (BUMDES) West Kaduagung Village
This community service aims to increase the financial management capacity of West Kaduagung Village Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) through the implementation of a digital-based accounting system. This program overcomes obstacles such as manual recording, potential reporting errors, and lack of transparency. Activities include outreach, intensive training, system implementation, and post-implementation assistance. The results show a significant increase in the understanding and skills of BUMDes administrators regarding basic accounting and the use of digital systems. This system increases transparency, efficiency and accountability in financial management, supports the creation of fast and accurate financial reports, and makes strategic decision making easier. Challenges such as limited technological infrastructure and initial resistance from administrators were overcome through a participatory approach. This program has a positive impact on village fund management and has the potential to become a model for other BUMDes. Recommendations include improving technology infrastructure, expanding training, and collaborating with educational institutions and technology providers. The continuation of the program is expected to strengthen the role of BUMDes in competitive and inclusive village economic development.
Introduction to Environmentally Friendly Educational Tourism at Universitas Negeri Semarang for Elementary School
Educational tourism or edutourism is a tourism activity that aims to provide learning experiences and skills development. Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) has developed edutourism activities with various themes, but this edutourism is still less well-known to the public. Therefore, the environmentally friendly concept is applied as a characteristic of UNNES edutourism. This activity aimed to increase knowledge, understanding, and skills in developing environmentally friendly edutourism for students. This environmentally friendly edutourism service activity was carried out through three stages, 1) introducing environmentally friendly edutourism, 2) introducing environmentally friendly energy, and 3) activity evaluation. The series of edutourims activities carried out on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, involved elementary school students (SD) who particpated in various activities, including colouring gypsum animal characters to increase creativity and introducing environmeltal conservation, as well as a tour of the Innovation House to understand environmentally friendly energy products. In addition, participants also toured the campus using electric cars that introduced renewable energy applications. The activity results showed that all participants were enthusiastic, understood the environmentally friendly concept, and were interested in participating in similar activities in the future.
Strengthening The Competence of Writing Scientific Articles for Indonesian School Teachers in Bangkok to Improve The Quality of Education
One of the complaints faced by teachers at the Indonesian school of Bangkok was writing scientific articles and then publishing them in academic journals. The complaint was based on various considerations faced by teachers at the Indonesian school of Bangkok, namely (1) the absence of a socialization program for publishing articles from research activities; (2) lack of understanding related to the procedures, techniques, and methods of publishing scientific articles in reputable national and international journals; (3) lack of motivation, self-confidence, and experience to publish in reputable national and international journals. Participants in this community service activity were academics at the Indonesian School of Bangkok. This service was carried out using a participatory training model through socialization and training. After that, it continues with assistance in writing and publishing scientific articles. The socialization and training materials covered the basics of writing scientific articles until the publication process; methods, techniques, and methods of scientific publication. The success of the training process and results were measured using questionnaires and evaluation sheets from the participants. The results of this community service were an increase in the teacher competence of Indonesian school of Bangkok in the skills and understanding of writing until the publication of scientific articles in reputable national and international journals.
Avocado Rootstock Propagation Techniques to Support The Readiness of Ngesrepbalong Village, Limbangan Kendal as An Avocado Center
Ngesrepbalong Village in Limbangan District, Kendal, is known to be prone to landslides. Landslide mitigation through planting deep-rooted trees. This village was classified as a developing village until the end of 2023. Efforts to realize Ngesrepbalong as an avocado center required intensifying superior avocado cultivation, which involved mass availability of seeds. The problem was that the rootstock in avocado grafting was limited because one avocado only produced one seed. The production problems of the target partners of "Gunung Berkah" were overcome through socialization, training, implementation, assistance, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring its sustainability by splitting avocado seeds/embryos into at least 2 or more. The community service activities showed that 100% of seed splitting results succeeded in growing into standard rootstock, which then became 150 superior avocado seedlings through grafting. The difference in rootstock was only in its height. For the efficiency of rootstock propagation for the Gunung Berkah group in the future, it is recommended that seed/embryo splitting be combined with the treatment of cutting the bottom of the avocado seed, giving growth hormones, and using the right planting media. The availability of avocado rootstock accelerated the availability of seeds for the intensification of superior avocado cultivation towards the realization of Ngesrepbalong as a superior avocado center.
Improving Digitalization Ability of AI (Assembler Edu) for Economic Teacher Meeting (MGMP) In Semarang, Central Java
The era of digitalization requires teachers in Indonesia to be more creative and present learning media in the classroom. However, not all teachers are able to use it. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of training that can improve teachers' digitalization abilities. The training was conducted by doing pre-test, giving materials, practicing the use of media, discussing the materials and doing post test. After carrying out initial observations, in-depth observations and pre-tests and post-tests, it was found that the training could increase understanding of Chat GPT, paint 3 D, AR and digitalization. The participants could operate Chat GPT to create storyboard outlines for the purposes of preparing learning media in the Entrepreneurship class, the participants were also able to create 3D and AR using Assembler Edu. In the future, the training should be conducted regularly as technology develop fast.
Strengthening Skills for Preparing Merdeka Curriculum Teaching Modules Phase F for MPLB Teachers in Semarang City
Teachers are expected to be able to carry out learning in accordance with the merdeka curriculum, including the use of teaching modules in accordance with the provisions of the curriculum. Ideally, teachers can design teaching modules optimally. However, in reality, many teachers are not yet able to create teaching modules merdekaly according to the needs and situations in their learning environment. Several teachers stated that it required additional time, money and energy to compose teaching modules comprehensively, which became an obstacle in preparing teaching modules merdekaly. The Office Management and Business Services Skills Program (MPLB) in Phase F is not included in the Center of Excellence (PK) Vocational School program, part of the merdeka learning program. The aim of this service activity is to strengthen partners' skills in compiling merdeka curriculum teaching modules through several stages: socialization, training, mentoring and evaluation. This devotion was carried out for one week from June 26 to July 3, 2024 offline with 25 teacher participants at State Vocational School 2, Semarang City. The evaluation results show an increase in participants' abilities and skills in compiling Phase F teaching modules according to the existing learning environment.
Improving Writing Skills of Santri Through English Training Program at Pondok Pesantren
There are four aspects of English skills: reading skills, writing skills, listening skills, and speaking skills. Writing skills are often also called the art of writing because strategies must be made to get a good response from the readers. This community service aims to assist santri at Pondok Pesantren Putra Putri as Salafy Al Asror Patemon Gunungpati Semarang to improve their writing skills to prepare for employment through English Language Training. It is the right solution to help them learn how to write application letters, prepare for interviews, and develop strategies for answering interview questions in English. This training is accompanied by experienced English and Economics lecturers who create a positive and supportive environment and increase consistency in sharpening the santri' skills. This community service is implemented offline (outside the network) at Pondok Pesantren Putra Putri as Salafy Al Asror Patemon Gunungpati Semarang for one day. Santri can write application letter and have good interview skill in English. Then, the community service results a video and other documents. The expected output targets are publishing articles in journals and mass media publications.
Community Empowerment Through Assistance in The Creation of Business Identification Numbers in Laweyan Village
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are increasingly mushrooming and developing, especially in Laweyan Village, where Laweyan Village is one of the centers of batik craftsmen in Surakarta City and not a few make Laweyan Village a tourist spot or a place for comparative studies for other MSMEs. The increasing number of tourists coming to Laweyan Village has resulted in newer MSMEs. This cause had a positive impact on the economy of the people in Laweyan village. However, new problems will arise such as business owners not having business identification numbers (NIB). Therefore, the community service team has carried out socialization and direct services for making NIB through online single submission (OSS) to micro, small, and medium enterprises. The methods applied include: approach methods, tutorials, discussion group forums, comprehensive, learning by doing, and technological methods. Business owners will be given knowledge about the importance of NIB and accompanied in the NIB registration until getting it. The activity was attended by businessmen and sororities. Starting from socialization to assistance in making the NIB. It is provided from the start of registration until the NIB is issued. From this activity, 3 NIBs were successfully issued.
Increasing Public Welfare Through Increasing Human Resources of Original Songket Weaving Craftsmanships in Nganjuk District
The background of this activity is the gap between active craftsmen and new craftsmen. This is a concern for weaving actors/craftsmen in Barong hamlet, Kedungrejo village, Tanjunganom District, Nganjuk regency. If no action is taken, the weaving culture will become extinct. On the one hand, weaving is a cultural heritage that must be maintained and preserved, but on the other hand, weaving is a promising source of income. Carrying out training activities to improve human resources for these weaving craftsmen means that two goals can be achieved at once, namely preserving ancestral culture and improving the welfare of weaving craftsmen which will have an impact on the community in general. The method chosen in implementing this activity was to provide basic weaving training for beginners, which continued with training so that it was hoped that they could become proficient. This activity was carried out in Barong hamlet, Kedungrejo village, Tanjunganom District, Nganjuk regency. The result of implementing this activity was the growth of new craftsmen who started from beginners/laymen about weaving and are now able to increase family income through weaving crafts.
Sustainability Analysis At KnK Koffee Resources
MSMEs become one of the backbones of the national economy have enormous economic potential. Semarang City has 17,564 MSMEs (95%) and in the last five years, the turnover of MSMEs assisted by the Central Java Provincial Government has increased by Rp. 30.45 trillion. However, that does not mean that MSMEs do not encounter obstacles. This obstacle is exacerbated by the conditions of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic, the majority of business people experiencing a decline in turnover. The MSMEs affected by the pandemic are approximately 1,538 MSMEs, as many as 50% of MSMEs are food processing, and the remaining 50% are mixed MSMEs. It is necessary to assist the Community Service Team of the State University of Semarang (PPM Unnes) with the target audience of MSMEs in the City of Semarang, namely Strengthening Knk Koffee Resources Partners. This home-based coffee processing industry is a café stockist from 60 coffee shops (75% supplier) in Semarang, with an average turnover of 100 million per month. This activity is in line with the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) of Semarang City for 2016-2021. The community/locality development (CD/LD) model used includes community services, empowering, and relations, with the stages of collecting facts, problem formulation, program planning, action and communication, and evaluation. This activity is expected to improve the quality of partners/MSMEs by increasing the competitiveness, production, turnover and welfare of partners. Government support, research institutions and banks with motivating forces, credit, upkeep gear, and quality standard help will increment efficiency and quality whereas expanding smallholder coffee costs.
Sustainability Analysis KnK Koffee Resources
Online Media Literacy Of Culinary Msmes To Increase Sales During The Pandemic And After Covid-19
This PPM activity aimed to provide literacy through socialization and direction regarding the use of various online media to culinary MSME actors in the district and city of Bandung, West Java in an effort to increase product sales in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and during the recovery period from pandemic conditions. The decline in economic levels in various sectors was one of the most serious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as experienced by culinary MSME entrepreneurs in Indonesia, including culinary MSME entrepreneurs in the district and city of Bandung. The decline in sales levels for culinary MSME business actors had resulted in a decline in income and welfare levels. The presence of online media as a technology that could help and facilitate culinary MSME business actors as a strategy to carry out promotions with the aim of increasing sales in the midst and the recovery period of the Covid-19 pandemic. The method in this PPM activity was through literacy for culinary MSMEs through socialization activities, briefings, and sharing pamphlets. This PPM activity was expected to produce output to provide solutions for culinary MSME actors to be able to increase sales of their products through the use of online media in the midst and the recovery period of the Covid-19 pandemic. From this PPM activity, it is suggested that culinary MSMEs be more active in participating in activities such as workshops or training to improve their ability to do business digitally or online.