Turkey launches Labor Force Adaptation Programs in Diyarbakır and Afyonkarahisar

New Labor Force Adaptation Programs (IUP) are being launched in Diyarbakır and Afyonkarahisar to increase employability and support the maintenance of public areas.

In Diyarbakır, the Provincial Police Department is collaborating with İŞKUR to recruit 166 participants. The program will focus on cleaning and supporting activities in public areas across the Bağlar, Kayapınar, Sur, and Yenişehir districts. Applications are open from September 30 to October 4, 2026, via İŞKUR, e-Devlet, or Alo 170. Eligible candidates must be Turkish citizens, registered unemployed individuals over 18, and have a household income below two minimum wages.

In Afyonkarahisar, the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports is partnering with İŞKUR to hire 80 people for cleaning, maintenance, and repair tasks. The program covers the central district and several other districts, including Şuhut, Bolvadin, and Sandıklı. Applications will run from October 5 to October 9, 2026. Participants will work for a total of 229 days, with the program scheduled to run from November 2, 2026, to June 18, 2027.