# Turkish industrial training and SME support initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-industrial-training-and-sme-support-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-29T09:00:02.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Industrial development and vocational training initiatives in Turkey have focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and enhancing labor skills. In Adana, the AOSB Academy implemented management and sustainable growth training for SMEs, covering strategic planning and digital transformation. Simultaneously, the Bursa Model Factory attained ‘Sectoral Development Center’ status to expand consultancy and transformation services. In Bursa, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) has expanded its vocational education infrastructure, including the opening of a specialized training hall for the service sector. Additionally, efforts to support the plastic industry through the KOBİ OSB project and the development of the TEKNOSAB ecosystem are being emphasized as part of long-term industrial growth visions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry expands vocational training and industrial projects BTSO is investing in vocational training with a new beauty and hair care center and engaging the plastic industry sector to support its 2030 Vision and the TEKNOSAB ecosystem. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-expands-vocational-training-and-industrial-projects ### 2026-09-22: AOSB Academy and Bursa Model Factory advance industrial training and SME support AOSB Academy provides management and SME growth training in Adana, while Bursa Model Factory gains SEGEM status to expand industrial consultancy and digital transformation services. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-model-fabrika-gains-kosgeb-strategic-support --- Cite as: Turkish industrial training and SME support initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-industrial-training-and-sme-support-initiatives