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Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has recently been identified as the education system that offers entrepreneurship education to the new generation. Nevertheless, the TVET sector faced a serious problem of a shortage of teachers competent in pedagogical and entrepreneurial skills. The study highlights the importance of dual-qualified educators possessing a balanced combination of industrial experience and professional training in teaching, which can enhance entrepreneurship education in TVET programs. Referencing recent literature and Dasar Keusahawanan Nasional 2030, it highlights the gap between curriculum desires and teacher competence. Following that, conceptual perspectives suggested that TVET educators should not only become transmitters of knowledge but also entrepreneurial mentors. The article also has implications for curriculum building, teacher training programs, and educational reform. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, curriculum developers and TVET providers seeking to produce graduates with technical skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
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