# Employment and development initiatives in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/employment-and-development-initiatives-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-20T06:45:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various organizations in Turkey have initiated recruitment and development programs. In mid-August 2026, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality affiliate Belka announced the recruitment of 110 technical and automotive personnel, including engineers and mechanics, through İŞKUR. Concurrently, private sector recruitment was noted in Manisa for production and maintenance roles.

Following these announcements, the North Anatolian Development Agency (KUZKA) launched regional development initiatives. As part of the 2026 Social Entrepreneurship Development Financial Support Program, KUZKA scheduled technical assistance desks in Çankırı, Kastamonu, and Sinop to assist project applicants. Additionally, the agency announced the recruitment of four expert specialists in fields such as economics, computer science, and city planning to enhance institutional capacity.

## Claims

- KUZKA is establishing technical assistance desks to support the 2026 Social Entrepreneurship Development Financial Support Program (SOSGİP). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Technical assistance desks will be located in Çankırı on August 26, Kastamonu on August 27, and Sinop on August 28. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The SOSGİP program is co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- KUZKA is hiring four expert staff members to support regional development. (single source)
- Applications for the expert positions are open from August 20 to September 4, 2026. (single source)
- The agency is recruiting three experts from fields such as business, economics, or computer science, and one expert from City and Regional Planning. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Kuzey Anadolu Kalkınma Ajansı announces technical support and new hires

KUZKA is providing technical assistance for social entrepreneurship projects in Çankırı, Kastamonu, and Sinop, while also recruiting four expert staff members to support regional development.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kuzey-anadolu-kalknma-ajans-announces-technical-support-and-new-hires

### 2026-08-18: Turkish companies and municipalities announce new recruitment drives

Belka (Ankara Metropolitan Municipality affiliate) is hiring 110 technical staff without requiring KPSS scores, while Erkanlar Üzüm in Manisa is recruiting for production and maintenance roles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-companies-and-municipalities-announce-new-recruitment-drives

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