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SEM will provide the vocational trainings to be given under the cooperation with ITO and UN

Istanbul Ticaret University Continuing Education Center (TICARET SEM) will provide the trainings specified in the protocol signed between Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) and the United Nations World Food Program (UN WFP) Turkey Office.

A protocol was signed between the ITO and the UN WFP Turkey Office to meet the need for skilled workers in certain sectors. The printing industry was chosen as the pilot industry in the protocol. According to the protocol, theoretical and practical training will be provided to 45 individuals in order to meet the need for qualified intermediate staff, masters and apprentices in the printing sector. The trainings will be organized by TICARET SEM.

The curriculum of the training, which is planned to last for two months, will be prepared by Istanbul Ticaret University. The trainings, which will be supported by the Ministry of National Education and ISKUR (Turkish Employment Agency), will be given within the body of TICARET SEM. The link to submit an application to participate in the trainings will be activated by the UN WFP Turkey Office on June 18^th, 2022. In order to support women’s employment, it is aimed to choose half of the participants from among the female participants.

The relevant protocol was signed by ITO President Mr. Şekib Avdagiç and UN WFP Representative and Turkey Director Mr. Nils Grede. Istanbul Ticaret University Rector Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu and Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim Zaim also attended the signing ceremony.