Peningkatan Kapasitas Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Pengembangan Desain Wisata Edu-Agro di Desa Wisata Mulyaharja, Kota Bogor

Abstract

This abstract summarizes efforts to enhance the capacity of human resources in Mulyaharja Tourism Village. Preliminary observations and Focus Group Discussions identified two main challenges: the limited proficiency of the technical managers in English and the scarcity of diverse agro-educational tour packages. In response to these challenges, the Ecotourism Study Program of the Vocational School of IPB University conducted Community Service to empower the community with English communication skills, focusing on fundamental tenses and the skills to prepare more varied agro-educational tour package. These activities used the Participatory Action Research and Service Learning approach through training and mentoring activities. The success of the programs were measured through the results of English pre and post tests, and the tour packages designed by participants. The test results showed that the average post-test score  increased 43.29% higher than the pre-test score. Participants also successfully developed three edu-agro tour packages, including Kreasi Alamku, Pelangi di Atas Padi, and Nguliling Lembur dan Panen Hasil Bumi di Kebon. The output of this community service included publications in mass media, scientific journals, intellectual property rights, and final report. It is hoped that this enhancement in human resource capacity will encourage sustainable local economic growth and contribute to the realization of Mulyaharja Sub District as a competitive city and settlement.