Turkish municipalities launch new educational and youth support programs

Various municipal and state initiatives in Turkey are launching new educational and social support programs for the upcoming academic period.

In Kocaeli, the Halkevi Youth Center is preparing for its third season, with registrations starting September 21 and classes beginning October 19. The center offers diverse workshops including music, performing arts, design, and visual arts. Additionally, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality’s KO-MEK vocational and arts training courses are set to reopen on September 14, providing training in over 400 branches.

In Çorum, the municipality has announced the ‘First Pocket Money is From Us’ project, providing a one-time educational support of 15,000 TL to students who are registering for university for the first time and whose families receive social assistance from the municipality. Applications must be submitted by September 18.

On a national level, İŞKUR’s Youth Program continues to offer work experience and financial support to active students in state universities, with application timelines expected to be announced in coordination with academic calendars. Meanwhile, in Nilüfer, youth sustainability camps have recently concluded, focusing on ‘Green Skills’ through sports and environmental workshops.