IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

WORLD JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (WJEDS )

E-ISSN 2579-0544
P-ISSN 2695-2483
VOL. 10 NO. 5 2025
DOI: 10.56201/wjeds.v10.no5.2025.pg22.35

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Entrepreneurial Artificial Intelligence for Self-Reliance in Vocational Development

Ahuchaogu Nnamdi, and Ehibe Prince

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Abstract

This paper proposes a novel archetype termed "Entrepreneurial Artificial Intelligence (E-AI) aimed at fostering self-reliance through the vocational use of AI technologies and entrepreneurial principles. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and socio- economic transformations, achieving self-reliance has become a paramount goal for individuals, communities, and nations. E-AI represents an innovative approach to addressing this imperative by empowering individuals to leverage entrepreneurial artificial intelligence tools and business strategies for self-sufficiency and resilience in vocational development. Through a comprehensive exploration of E-AI, this paper examines its theoretical foundations, practical applications, apprenticeship, and potential socio-economic impacts on modern facilities. This strategic plan integrates AI into vocational development to enhance self- reliance among entrepreneurs. By developing AI-powered training platforms, automation tools, and data analytics systems, aim to equip individuals with the skills and resources needed to thrive in a competitive educational curriculum to support better decision-making, thereby empowering individuals and businesses to achieve greater success and self-reliance to optimize learning experiences, improve operational efficiencies, and Additionally, by enhancing AI capabilities such as machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics to improve individuals engagement in opportunities for solving economic and developmental complex challenges for creating values in diverse economic sustainable domains. By promoting the integration of EAI into educational implementation frameworks and entrepreneurial ecosystems, we can nurture a new generation of self-reliant innovators equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. This paper brings to the fore imperative of AI for societal benefit, highlighting the transforma

keywords:

Entrepreneurship, vocational development, Artificial intelligence, self-reliance, innovation, and empowerment, Entrepreneurial Artificial Intelligence.

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