Abstract:
This study investigates the factors influencing on entrepreneurshi{ orientation in
vocational training holders in Batticaloa. This study was implemented with of three
variables of educational support, relational support and structural support. And
entrepreneurship orientation is as the dependent variable. This study eiiminates the
empirical knowledge gap in the Batticaloa area rcgarding this topic. Using a
structured questionnaire the data was collected from 315 entrepreneurs in Batticaloa.
And the collected data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics, and regression
analyses.
The findings reveal that the educational support, relational support and structural
support are in high level among the respondents. And entrepreneurship orientation
also high level among the respondents. The analyses stated the educational support
positive impact on entrepreneurship orientation. Relational support posiiive impact on
entrepreneurship orientation. Structural support positive impact on entrepreneurship
orientation
