The “İpekyolu Career Fair”, organised under the motto “Talent Is Everywhere” in coordination with the Presidency Human Resources Office, hosted by Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) and held with the partnership of 17 universities, opened its doors to visitors with an opening programme.
The opening programme of the fair, which opened at the HKU Congress and Culture Centre and will last two days, was attended by former Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül, President of the Presidency Human Resources Office (CBİKO) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salim Atay, Governor of Gaziantep Davut Gül, Metropolitan Mayor Fatma Şahin, HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli, the rectors of the partner universities and protocol members, heads of civil, administrative, judicial and public institutions, business people, private sector representatives, academics and students.
Giving the opening speech of the fair, HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli noted that the fair, planned for 8-9 March, had been postponed because of the earthquakes of 6 February, described as the disaster of the century, and wished God’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in the earthquakes and offered condolences to their families.
İPEKYOLU CAREER FAIR WILL ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE BUSINESS WORLD
Stating that career fairs give young people, under the challenging competitive conditions of today’s business world, an opportunity to reveal their potential for internships, become aware of their abilities and get to know the business world closely, Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli said: “At the İpekyolu Career Fair, institutions and companies will present their brands, projects and career opportunities at their stands. This fair, which we are holding with the aim of revitalising the region’s employment and career opportunities, will not only contribute to our students’ career development but will also make a great contribution to the participating companies’ future projections by meeting their need for qualified human resources. Our students will be kept informed of the current agenda and priorities of the business world. The İpekyolu Career Fair will enable young people to make direct contact with the business world.”
THIS YEAR WE AIM TO OFFER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO 300 THOUSAND YOUNG PEOPLE
Speaking at the opening of the İpekyolu Career Fair, President of the Presidency Human Resources Office Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salim Atay said, “More than 1 million 400 thousand students or graduates have voluntarily registered on Yetenek Kapısı (Talent Gateway), and nearly 10 thousand companies also use this system. There are currently hundreds of open job postings in the system, where companies look for staff for jobs, internships and similar purposes. It is a system that is at young people’s disposal digitally 365 days a year. Yetenek Kapısı is one of the most important coordination tools that enabled us to hold this organisation. It is not only Türkiye that uses it; the product is ours, but young people from more than 2 thousand 300 universities in more than 100 countries are currently registered in this system. We also launched the National Internship Programme in 2020. In the first year we placed 5 thousand young people in internships in the public sector. In the second year, 45 thousand. This year we aim to offer internship opportunities to 300 thousand young people.”
Former Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül, who attended the programme, stated that a country’s greatest capital is its young people and noted that they aim to provide 6 million jobs over the next 5 years.
Gaziantep Metropolitan Mayor Fatma Şahin, in her speech, used the following words: “Drawing up a roadmap and planning correctly is very important. Alongside this, it is necessary to strengthen institutional capacity with people who will implement it correctly. Hasan Kalyoncu University, as a foundation university, has achieved this, and that is why it is signing such successes today. I know the vision and leadership of the late Hasan Kalyoncu when the university was being founded. I know how he achieved unity in diversity and how he produced solutions. At the point reached today, nothing is a coincidence.”
Following the speeches, plaques and certificates of appreciation were presented to the sponsors and stakeholders who contributed to the fair.
News: Çetin KARABIYIK /HKU
