Keywords
Community Empowerment
Handicrafts
Lightweight Bricks
Skills Training
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Abstract
Purpose: This service activity aims to improve the skills and economic independence of the community through training in handicrafts based on lightweight brick waste. This activity was carried out in Krajan Hamlet, Ngrayung Village, Gandusari District, Trenggalek Regency, as an effort to utilize local potential that has not been exploited optimally and encourage the birth of household -based creative businesses.
Method: Service uses a Community-based Research (CBR) approach with five main stages: Identification of problems, joint planning, participatory training, business assistance, and evaluation. Training is focused on the direct practice of manufacturing handicraft products such as bags and serving hoods from lightweight used brick ropes, which are guided by experienced local speakers.
Practical Applications: This training has a real impact in equipping residents - especially housewives and youth - with new skills that can be applied independently at home. The products produced began to be marketed locally and through social media. This program also opens up opportunities for the formation of environmental -based small business groups and strengthens the spirit of mutual cooperation in developing the village economy.
Conclusion: The results of the activity show that local potential-based training and environmentally friendly waste can be an effective strategy in empowering the economic community. In addition to improving the skills of residents, this activity also fosters awareness of the importance of productive plastic waste management. With continuous support, this training has the potential to develop into a sustainable micro business and reaches a wider market.
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