Collaboration between Istanbul Commerce University and TOBFED for TOBFED Academy
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Istanbul Commerce University and TOBFED signed a cooperation protocol for the establishment of the TOBFED Academy. The Academy will carry out activities to improve the competencies of sector employees and to provide the sector with a qualified workforce.
Istanbul Commerce University and the Turkish Vehicle After-Sales Services Federation (TOBFED) signed a cooperation protocol to establish the TOBFED Academy. Within the scope of the protocol, it is aimed to develop training programs, organize sectoral events and implement academic projects. The protocol was signed by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Hanifi Parlar and TOBFED President Serkan Bakırtaş at Istanbul Commerce University Sütlüce Campus. Istanbul Commerce University Continuing Education Center Director Lec. Lecturer Osman Altay, TOBFED Secretary General Hale Kuyucu, TOBFED Administrative Affairs Coordinator Selda Akgedik and TOBFED Strategic Planning and Business Development Director Ertuğrul Ot also attended the ceremony.
AIMS OF TOBFED ACADEMY
TOBFED Academy, which will be implemented in cooperation with Istanbul Commerce University Continuing Education Center and TOBFED, aims to contribute to sectoral development with training and consultancy activities for the automotive sector. The Academy will carry out activities to improve the competencies of sector employees and provide the sector with a qualified workforce.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Within the scope of TOBFED Academy, various training programs will be organized with the academic support of Istanbul Commerce University. At the end of the trainings, participants will receive certificates of achievement and certificates of professional competence. Trainings will be provided in face-to-face, online and distance education formats.
TOBFED will provide support in the preparation of training contents, identification of trainers and development of modules suitable for the needs of the sector. Istanbul Commerce University will assume responsibility for processes such as conducting trainings, updating academic content and providing the necessary venues.
SECTORAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
In addition to training programs, the protocol also covers social responsibility projects and international cooperation. The parties will cooperate to follow sectoral innovations and integrate these innovations into training programs.
JOINT WORK AND ANNUAL EVALUATION
Istanbul Commerce University and TOBFED will plan joint activities through regular meetings and prepare annual evaluation reports. In line with these reports, the impact of the training programs will be evaluated and areas for improvement will be identified.
TOBFED Academy will offer innovative approaches in the automotive sector with training programs and projects to be created with the academic knowledge of Istanbul Commerce University and the sectoral experience of TOBFED.
