# Turkey municipal digital training > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-municipal-free-digital-training > Updated: 2026-08-02T14:07:06.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. In early August 2026 municipal digital‑training programmes expanded further. Beylikdüzü Municipality hosted a “SMART TALKS” session where AI expert Dr. Meltem Başaran explained how artificial intelligence is reshaping professions while emphasizing the enduring need for strong communication skills. At the same time, Şahinbey Municipality ran a workshop at the Mehmet Tekerlek Social Facility for participants aged 10‑18, who used laser‑cutting and 3‑D printing to create their first fashion designs, building design‑thinking and digital‑manufacturing experience. Both initiatives, supported by local educators and municipal leaders, complement earlier efforts in Kahramanmaraş, Eskişehir and Ankara, reinforcing a nationwide push to equip seniors and youth with practical digital literacy, creative technology skills and social cohesion. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Turkish Municipalities Introduce Youth Tech and Communication Initiatives Turkish municipalities Beylikdüzü and Şahinbey hosted events teaching youth communication and fashion‑design skills using AI insights and digital manufacturing tools. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-municipalities-introduce-youth-tech-and-communication-initiatives ### 2026-08-01: Turkish Cities Launch Free Youth Programs in Eskişehir and Ankara Eskişehir’s Digital Youth Center offers free tech training, while Ankara’s Çankaya Municipality runs limited‑capacity “Beş Çayı” tea gatherings for young adults, both aiming to boost youth skills and social tie 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-cities-launch-free-youth-programs-in-eskiehir-and-ankara ### 2026-07-29: Turkish cities roll out free digital skills and safety training Turkish municipalities in Kahramanmaraş and Eskişehir offered free digital safety training for seniors and free tech courses for youth, covering fraud awareness, AI, coding and more. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-cities-roll-out-free-digital-skills-and-safety-training --- Cite as: Turkey municipal digital training. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-municipal-free-digital-training