Kasmiati Kasmiati, Syahrul Syahrul, Fitriwati Djam'an

Peningkatan Keterampilan Kelompok Baji Pamai Melalui Pelatihan Pengolahan Mie dan Stik Rumput Laut

Introduction

Peningkatan keterampilan kelompok baji pamai melalui pelatihan pengolahan mie dan stik rumput laut. Pelatihan pengolahan mie dan stik rumput laut berhasil tingkatkan pengetahuan & keterampilan Mitra Baji Pamai. Capai nilai tambah signifikan dari produk olahan rumput laut.

Abstract

Kurangnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan mitra dalam mengolah produk berbasis rumput laut menyebabkan komoditi unggulan tersebut belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal. Kegiatan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan Mitra Baji Pamai dalam penganekaragaman produk rumput laut yaitu mie dan stik sehingga diperoleh nilai tambah. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah pelatihan (penyuluhan dan praktek) dan pendampingan. Penyuluhan diawali pretest dilanjutkan dengan penyampaian materi pengolahan dan pemasaran produk oleh narasumber kompeten. Praktek pembuatan kedua produk dilakukan secara bertahap dengan partisipasi aktif peserta dipandu instruktur berpengalaman. Pendampingan untuk mengevaluasi kemampuan peserta membuat dan memasarkan produk secara mandiri sekaligus menilai peningkatan keterampilan peserta. Peningkatan pengetahuan dinilai dengan posttest pada akhir kegiatan. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan awal peserta mengenai pengolahan produk rumput laut tergolong rendah yaitu rata-rata 27%, meningkat sebesar 68% menjadi 95-100% setelah mengikuti pelatihan. Keterampilan membuat mie dan stik meningkat 100% dari keterampilan awal 0%. Hasil penjualan kedua produk melalui whatsapp group diperoleh nilai tambah per 1 kg rumput laut basah siap pakai sebesar Rp 105.000 dan Rp. 144.000. Kesimpulan kegiatan adalah bahwa pelatihan berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan anggota mitra dalam membuat mie dan stik serta meningkatkan nilai tambah rumput laut.

Review

This paper, "Peningkatan Keterampilan Kelompok Baji Pamai Melalui Pelatihan Pengolahan Mie dan Stik Rumput Laut," addresses a pertinent issue of underutilized local commodities due to a lack of processing knowledge and skills. The abstract clearly outlines the objective to empower the Baji Pamai community by enhancing their capabilities in diversifying seaweed products, specifically noodles and sticks, thereby increasing their economic value. The initiative is highly commendable for its focus on practical skill development and sustainable community empowerment, aiming to transform an abundant resource into profitable ventures. The methodology employed for this intervention is well-structured, combining training (extension and practical sessions) with ongoing mentorship. Key components included pre- and post-tests to assess knowledge acquisition, expert-led material delivery, and hands-on practice guided by experienced instructors, ensuring active participant engagement. The results demonstrate a significant positive impact: initial participant knowledge, which was notably low at 27%, surged to an impressive 95-100% after the training, marking a 68% increase. Crucially, practical skills in making seaweed noodles and sticks improved from a baseline of 0% to 100%. Furthermore, the project successfully demonstrated economic value addition, yielding an increase of Rp 105,000 and Rp 144,000 per 1 kg of wet seaweed through product sales via WhatsApp groups. In conclusion, the activity successfully achieved its primary goals of substantially enhancing the knowledge and practical skills of Baji Pamai group members in processing seaweed into higher-value products. The demonstrated economic value addition underscores the tangible benefits of such targeted interventions for community development and income generation. While the abstract highlights the immediate success, future research could explore the long-term sustainability of these skills and enterprises, the potential for market expansion beyond initial social media channels, and the development of comprehensive business models to ensure continued economic growth and broader community impact. This initiative serves as a strong model for similar community empowerment programs focused on local resource optimization.

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