As job sectors expand to meet modern demands, various qualifications are required for employment in these growing fields. In Turkey, the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) helps job seekers find positions that match their skills and assists employers in finding suitable workers. First, job seekers must register with İŞKUR. You can find information about registering on our site in related articles. İŞKUR offers many opportunities for job seekers and provides numerous services for employers as well. For citizens with entrepreneurial ambitions, İŞKUR offers training under the Entrepreneurship Training Programs. In this article about İŞKUR Entrepreneurship, we will outline the essential information you need to know about these programs.
İŞKUR Entrepreneurship Training Programs
Individuals who want to start or develop their own businesses can benefit from İŞKUR’s Entrepreneurship Training Programs, but they must first be registered with the agency. The basic entrepreneurship training follows the principles set out in the Practical Entrepreneurship Training Protocol between the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization (KOSGEB) and İŞKUR.
The Entrepreneurship Training Program teaches participants how to develop a business idea, conduct market research, and prepare for production, management, marketing, business planning, and financial planning. The curriculum is designed to guide those who want to open a business or grow an existing one.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Practical Training Participation Certificate. This certificate is required to apply for KOSGEB’s New Entrepreneur Support.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be registered with İŞKUR
- Be at least 18 years old
- Not have previously benefited from the same entrepreneurship training program
- Have used vocational and career counseling services
Registered individuals, including business owners who wish to expand their operations, can apply for the entrepreneurship training programs. Additionally, those engaged in agricultural activities and registered for optional insurance, recipients of social assistance, disability pensions, or survivor’s pensions are also eligible to participate.
Program Duration and Content
The basic entrepreneurship training consists of classroom sessions and workshop activities. The total duration is 70 hours, typically completed over 9 to 15 days.
The training is delivered under the protocol signed with KOSGEB. The program’s modules cover the relevant topics and time allocations agreed upon in that protocol.
Payments and Benefits Provided by İŞKUR
Participants in the program receive a daily pocket allowance of 20 TL. İŞKUR also covers insurance contributions for work accidents, occupational diseases, and general health insurance during the program period.
Other Important Program Details
Attendance is mandatory for participants. Absences are allowed only for justified reasons and must not exceed one-tenth of the total training time. Participants who do not comply with these attendance rules are removed from the program.
Also note that participants may benefit from each module only once.
Expenses Covered by the Entrepreneurship Training Programs
- Essential participant expenses
- Work accident and occupational disease insurance premiums
- General health insurance premium expenses
These and similar costs are covered by İŞKUR as part of the program.
Where and When to Apply
You can apply at any time by visiting the Provincial Directorate of Labor and Employment or service centers located in all provinces. There, you can access job and career counseling services and enroll in the program.