Social Capital of KPM PKH after Independent Graduation in Improving Social competence in Kuranji District, Padang City, Indonesia

The research’s topic is about social capital and social competencies possessed by KPM PKH(Keluarga Penerima Manfaat Program Keluarga Harapan/ beneficiariesof Hope Family Program)who are at independent graduation level in Kuranji District, Padang City, Indonesia. This research was conducted because KPM PKH inpost-graduation are vulnerable to returning to the poverty zone if they cannot properly utilize theirsocial capital and competencies. This study aims to describe the social capital of KPM PKH after independent graduation and to analyze the social competencies owned by KPM PKH after independent graduation in Kuranji District, Padang City. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach with a descriptive type. Interviews were conducted with 12 informants. Data collection techniques included document search, indepth interviews and observation. The selection of informants was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that KPM PKH after independent graduation in Kuranji District, Padang City has been able to develop their social capital well. With the social capital they have, they can improve their social competence. This is evidenced by the improvement of the economy of KPM PKH after independent graduation through the business.