Title
Comparing Military Veterans, Responses and Civilians' Responses to an Entrepreneurship Education Program
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Entrepreneurship Education
Publication Date
2016
School
W. Fielding Rubel School of Business
Department
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
With veteran unemployment rates in the U.S. higher than civilian rates there has been growing support for assisting military veterans starting businesses. This study compares the impact of a community entrepreneurship training program for civilians and military veterans. Cohort groups (2012-2014) were scored with pre/post surveys in the areas of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and passion as well as networking frequency. Military participants' passion scores were significantly higher than civilians as were their percentage of actual business launches during and within one year of the program. Findings contribute to the strategy of how entrepreneurship programs can change attitudes and behaviors that influence startup as well as revealed information regarding veterans pursuing entrepreneurship.
Recommended Citation
Kerrick et al., Sharon, "Comparing Military Veterans, Responses and Civilians' Responses to an Entrepreneurship Education Program" (2016). Business Faculty Publications and Presentations. 5.
https://scholarworks.bellarmine.edu/business_fac_pubs/5