PENGUATAN UMKM DESA MELALUI PROGRAM KULIAH KERJA LAPANGAN (KKL) BERDAMPAK UNIVERSITAS GRAHA NUSANTARA TAHUN 2025

Abstract

The Field Work Lecture (KKL) program is one form of implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education in the aspect of community service. Graha Nusantara University (UGN) from July 16 to August 28, 2025, implemented an Impactful KKL in Batang Angkola District, South Tapanuli Regency with the theme "Development of Village MSMEs to Prosper Village Communities". This activity involved students from five faculties spread across ten villages. This article aims to comprehensively describe the planning, implementation, results, and impact of the Impactful KKL program on strengthening MSMEs, increasing the capacity of village communities, and empowering village youth. The method used was a participatory approach through field observations, mentoring, entrepreneurship training, product exhibitions, and results seminars. The results of the activity showed the formation of various MSME products based on local potential, increased understanding of community and student entrepreneurship, and the establishment of synergy between universities, village governments, and the community. This program proves that thematic MSME-based KKL can provide real and sustainable impacts on village development.