Abstract
The main purpose of this research is to indicate the positive effect of the involvement of local female entrepreneurs in career education on the vitalization of local communities. Recently, self-efficacy has been attracting academic and practical attentions as one of the determining factors in career development planning for women. With low self-efficacy, women are more likely to be indecisive and negative toward themselves. On the other hand, high self-efficacy encourages women to take a proactive stance and to pursue a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment in their career. It is expected that career education based on interactions would improve self-efficacy. This research particularly pays close attention to the roles of local female entrepreneurs as mentors in interactive career education. The results of a survey showed the positive effect of such interactive lectures on students’ self-efficacy.
