GAN Türkiye was the first GAN Network globally, launched to elevate the status of apprenticeships and promote work-based learning as a solution to youth unemployment. The network collaborates with employers, government and educational institutions to modernize vocational education.
Launched
2015
Hosted by
Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations (TISK)
Focus areas
Policy Advocacy
Employer Incentives
Gender Inclusion
Green Skills
Digital Transition
Key Achievements
- Launched during the G20 OECD Conference on Promoting Quality Apprenticeships in Antalya.
- Signed a protocol with İŞKUR, the Turkish Employment Agency, to provide job and vocational consulting services and on-the-job training.
- Increased apprenticeships from 6,217 to 27,064 among member companies from 2016-2017.
- Launched gender inclusion initiatives such as Borçelik’s “No Job Too Tough for Women” project.
- Promoted innovative training through Virtual World of Technical Education and Training project by Türk Traktör.
- Supported long-term talent development via Project Assistant/Engineer Program at Arçelik.
- In partnership with the Turkish government, launched a private sector-oriented incentive system to promote the uptake of apprenticeships in the country.
- Engaged over 200 participants on an ILO Recommendation 208 knowledge sharing session in partnership with GAN Global and TISK.
Projects
Erasmus+ Mobility for Learners and Staff in VET (KA121-VET) under Erasmus Accreditation (KA120-VET)
2021-2027
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A multi-year Erasmus+ project enabling international mobility for vocational students, trainers, and service staff to strengthen technical skills, service quality, and institutional cooperation.
Virtual World of Technical Training (Türk Traktör)
2017-2022
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VR-based technical training labs improving safety, inclusion, and learning outcomes for blue-collar workers, including employees with hearing impairments.
No job too tough for women (Borçelik Technical Academy)
2019-ongoing
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A work-based training and certification program equipping women with technical skills, certifications, and sustainable employment pathways in heavy industry.
Nexarium: Mixed Reality Forklift and Reach Truck Simulator
2024-ongoing
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An AI-powered mixed reality solution transforming operator training, improving safety, and enabling inclusive and data-driven skills development.
Apprenticeship Incentives for Employers
2015-2016
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Due to an estimated 20% unemployment rate, an agreement was signed between the National Employment Agency in (İŞKUR) and GAN Türkiye with the aim of increasing apprenticeship opportunities for the unemployed.
Latest Updates
Building Skills Together: Best Practices from Industry Experts
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Enhancing Quality Apprenticeships in Türkiye
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Future Proofing Youth: GAN Global at the ILO Global Coalition for Social Justice Annual Forum
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From Policy to Practice: Building Green and Digital Skills through Work-Based Learning
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An Erasmus+ project was carried out with the aim of developing the VR-based training content used in the main project and investigating its impact on learning. Coordinated by Hacettepe University, the project involved an experimental study with the participation of 112 blue-collar workers employed at TürkTraktör factories. This collaborative study between the university and the company not only analyzed experimental results but also monitored worker-induced quality errors on the production floor to validate the outcomes of the experimental research.
Hacettepe University
GAN companies employ more than 100,000 people. We’ll offer significant incentives to these enterprises for apprentices who will be trained and employed by them under the framework of the ‘apprentice training program.’ We’ll be reaching a pool of enterprises thanks to this protocol.
Dr. Nusret Yazıcı
Head of the Turkish Employment Agency (2015), Türkiye
