An awareness raising meeting was held in Konya within the scope of the second phase of the “Vocational Education and Training Programme for Employment” (VET4JOB-II), supported by the European Union and implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education and the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), and carried out by Expertise France and Eduser.
The meetings took place on May 6–7, 2025, with the participation of guidance counsellor teachers from middle schools in Konya in two separate groups. The opening remarks of the program was delivered by Deputy Provincial Director of National Education in Konya, Tayyip Sarı.
The event featured group activities and interactive sessions focused on common misconceptions in society about apprenticeship training, allowing participants to engage in in-depth discussions on the topic. This approach ensured an active learning environment.
In the continuation of the meeting, Kadriye Kılıç, Branch Manager at the Department of Social Partners and Projects of the General Directorate of Vocational and Technical Education, Ministry of National Education, gave a comprehensive presentation on the promotion of vocational and technical secondary education institutions. İsmail Çuhadar, Director of the Konya Organized Industrial Zone Vocational Training Centre (VTC), provided information about the structure and functioning of vocational training centres.
Additionally, Orhan Bayar, Principal of Ahi Evran VTC, and Vice Principal Mustafa Güzelkara; İsa Sade, Principal of 100. Yıl VTC, and Vice Principal Mehmet; and Özkan Büyüksu, Principal of Meram VTC, and Vice Principal Yurdagül Kılınç informed participants about the fields and disciplines where education is provided in their respective schools.
The meeting included guidance on enhancing the dissemination of informational efforts and informing stakeholders about pathways to Vocational Training Centres. The meetings concluded with evaluation sessions and closing remarks. Positive feedback from participants demonstrated that such activities carried out within the scope of VET4JOB-II play a significant role in increasing awareness of vocational education and strengthening the perception of apprenticeship training in society.
