İŞKUR Youth Program details for 2026-2027 academic year

The İŞKUR Youth Program for the 2026-2027 academic year is preparing to facilitate work experience for students in state universities. The program aims to enhance the employability of young people by providing practical professional exposure.

There is no single centralized application date for all institutions across the country. Instead, application periods and quotas are determined by individual collaborations between İŞKUR and specific state universities. Students are advised to monitor their respective university career centers and İŞKUR’s digital platforms for specific announcements.

Eligibility is limited to students enrolled in formal education at the associate, undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral levels in state universities. Open education and distance learning students are excluded. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, registered with the institution, and not receiving old-age or disability pensions. Additionally, the average per capita household income must not exceed three times the net minimum wage.

Participants receive a daily stipend of 1,375 TL for each day worked. The program allows for a maximum of three days or 22.5 hours per week, with a total duration of up to 10 months. İŞKUR also covers general health insurance and premiums for work accidents and occupational diseases.