Technology And On-Site Experience Combined
Alongside its renewable energy investments that support Turkey’s energy independence, Entek Elektrik is also expanding its social responsibility efforts through the “Geleceğe Değer” program. The initiative is designed to help vocational college students meet new technologies and gain future-focused competencies, enabling them to take a stronger first step into the sector.
The program aims to prepare students for the renewable energy industry in a way that is described as “highly aware, well-equipped and motivated.”
A Hybrid Training Model Built Around 21st-Century Skills
The program targets students studying in departments such as Electricity, Electricity Generation–Transmission–Distribution, and Alternative Energy Resources Technology. Technical training is complemented by 21st-century competencies including digitalization, sustainability, communication, and problem-solving.
Training Delivered By Professionals From The Field
One of the program’s distinguishing elements is that a significant portion of the training is delivered by Entek Elektrik’s in-house instructors, including young engineers and technical specialists. This structure allows students to directly benefit from the knowledge and experience of professionals who are actively working in the sector.
Facility Visits Offer A Realistic View Of The Industry
Through site visits, students are able to observe not only energy production processes but also the daily life of a power plant, working environments, and social facilities. The program aims to strengthen students’ perception of the sector and provide a more realistic perspective on what it means to work at an energy facility.
First-Year Results: 252 Participants, 153 Certificates
In its first year, the program was implemented across four universities in different regions of Turkey, reaching 252 vocational college students. A total of 153 students successfully completed the training and earned certificates, while 101 students gained on-site experience at Entek Elektrik power plants. The program also produced tangible outcomes in terms of employment, with four students beginning internships within Entek Elektrik.
Evaluation results highlighted the program’s impact, with participant satisfaction exceeding 92%.
New Term Starts In Tekirdağ And Kırklareli
The second term will initially engage students from Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Technical Sciences Vocational School and Kırklareli University Lüleburgaz and Technical Sciences Vocational School. The program is expected to continue throughout the year, expanding to different cities and universities.
Focus Areas Include SCADA, Storage And Data-Driven Production
In the new term, the program will also cover topics gaining importance in the sector’s transformation, such as digitalization, SCADA systems, energy efficiency, energy storage technologies, and data-based production monitoring. The goal is to ensure students are prepared not only for today’s operational processes but also for future work models in an energy industry increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and data-driven systems.
