Entrepreneurship education in pesantren to train and strengthen santri’s independence in the Era of Covid-19

The aims of this study are finding and describing: (1) the entrepreneurship education models of santri in East Java Pesantren to train and strengthen santri’s independence in the era of Covid-19, (2) the scope of character, multicultural, and entrepreneurship education models for santri’s entrepreneurship in East Java Pesantren to train and strengthen of santri’s independence in the era of Covid-19, (3) obstacles to implement entrepreneurship education model for santri in East Java Pesantren to train and strengthen santri’s independence in the era of Covid-19, and (4) achievement of the entrepreneurship education model of santri in East Java Pesantren to train and strengthen santri’s independence in the era of Covid-19. This research uses qualitative methods. This research takes places at Pesantrens in Jombang, Kediri, Ponorogo, Sidoarjo, Pasuruan, Lamongan, and Tuban. The data sources of this research are informants, namely the Pesantren caregivers, ustad, administrators, and santris. The data are collected by observation, interviews, recording, and taking notes. The data are analyzed by using descriptive and content analysis techniques. The data validity testing for this research uses triangulation, discussion, and seminars. The results of this study are model of entrepreneurship education in East Java Pesantren could provide students with independence to live in society in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scope of entrepreneurship education in East Java Pesantren includes Pesantren cooperatives, agriculture, welding, drinking water, shops, and catering.