In partnership with Borçelik Technical Academy (BTA) and Borçelik Steel, TISK and GAN Türkiye helped launch “No Job Too Tough for Women”, a pioneering work-based learning program designed to open industrial career pathways for women, especially in roles historically dominated by men. BTA, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Borusan Holding, is a vocational and technical education academy dedicated to developing qualified industry talent. In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education and Gender Equality, BTA promotes access to high-standard vocational training for all, with a strong focus on disadvantaged groups, including women and young people in vocational education.

The “No Job Too Tough for Women” program was created to address both a shortage of qualified overhead crane operators and the very low participation of women in heavy industry. Women candidates enroll in a structured, three‑month training and certification program that combines theoretical instruction, intensive hands‑on practice, occupational health and safety training, and competency‑based assessments aligned with national standards. Graduates receive certification and are employed at Borçelik as overhead crane operators and production operators, helping to close skills gaps while building sustainable employment pathways for women in industrial operations.

A key feature of the program is the integration of a real‑time cabin crane simulator, allowing participants to practice high‑risk and complex scenarios safely before entering live production environments. The program is reinforced by Borçelik’s Vocational High School Student Development Program in the Gemlik region, which offers mentoring, soft skills development, technical training, and workplace internships, actively encouraging young women to consider industrial careers from an early stage.