Success Stories of ALS Graduates in Building Sustainable Livelihoods: A Qualitative Inquiry

Alternative Learning System (ALS) programs offer flexible education for individuals who missed basic schooling, yet evidence linking completion to stable livelihoods remains limited.This qualitative phenomenological study explored the success stories of ten ALS graduates who achieved sustained employment or income-generating activities.Findings reveal that graduates build successful livelihoods by cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, applying transferable skills, and deliberately managing res