STRATEGI PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MENGURANGI PENGANGGURAN DI GAMPONG MEUNASAH INTAN, KECAMATAN KRUENG BARONA JAYA

Abstract

Unemployment is a problem that is difficult to eliminate, but still needs to be addressed through various community empowerment efforts. The high unemployment rate in Gampong Meunasah Intan, Krueng Barona Jaya District, Aceh Besar Regency, is caused by several factors, such as population growth that is not balanced with job opportunities, low community skills, and lack of motivation to work independently. This study aims to analyze the role of government in community empowerment to overcome unemployment and identify obstacles faced in the process. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The theories used in this study include community empowerment theory, role theory, human resource theory, and the concept of unemployment. The results of the study show that the village government has not been able to optimally empower the community in overcoming unemployment. Efforts to expand employment still depend on physical development with a labor-intensive system, while the implementation of Appropriate Technology (TTG) is constrained by limited funds. On the other hand, training and skills programs continue to run, although they are only carried out once every three months. Based on these findings, this study recommends that the district government through the village government not only focus on training and skills, but also be more active in obtaining labor-intensive development projects. In addition, transparency in the dissemination of information on job opportunities needs to be improved so that all people have equal access to available job opportunities