Analysis of the important role of competency of business enterprises in the industrial work practice in era 4.0

Abstract

Advances in digital technology 4.0 become an opportunity for prospective college graduates as initial capital for entrepreneurship. College students can maximize academic competence and entrepreneurial skills through interaction with various partners during industry practice especially in the field of fashion. one of the technologies that can be utilized in the fashion industry is the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD). The purpose of this study to determine the important role of fashion entrepreneur competence in industrial work practice in era 4.0. This study uses a quantitative approach, using the T-Test and Explanation Factor Analysis. The findings of this study are (1) industrial work practices in individual business units (boutiques, fashion houses, and fashion designers) are more effective than institutionalized business units (sewing courses, fashion design courses, and confectionary businesses), (2) entrepreneurial education has very high effectiveness in preparing practice by applying information technology to design using Computer-Aided Design (CAD).