Bendevi Palandöken, Chairman of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), emphasized that young people’s determination to learn a profession is of great importance for their future. Palandöken stated that the slogan “Have a profession besides education”, emphasized in the apprenticeship seminars and meetings organized by the Ministry of National Education, is of vital importance.
The Obligation of Children to Obtain a Profession for Their Future
In his statements, Palandöken stated that there are serious problems in finding apprentices, journeymen and masters in the market and said, “Industrialists complain about the lack of qualified personnel, and tradesmen and craftsmen complain about not being able to find apprentices. This situation causes professions to face the risk of extinction. Young people who used to continue their father’s profession are more “While getting a job quickly, today’s reluctance to learn a profession increases the risk of unemployment.”
Palandöken emphasized that young people’s acquisition of a profession in addition to their school education is a vital step for their future, and said, “For our children to learn a profession with a tradesman during the break periods can be a turning point in their lives.” The decline in neighborhood and site culture creates difficulties in directing young people to art and vocational education. “It is of great importance for young people to acquire a profession, to establish their own businesses in the future and to create employment. I believe that our young people should have a profession with the principle that the tree bends while it is young.
Supporting and Attracting Apprenticeship
On the other hand, Palandöken stated that apprenticeship should be supported and made more attractive, and said, “It is important for young people from tradesman background to take the family business further by learning their profession. Including the apprenticeship period as the beginning of insurance “In the retirement process will enable young people to complete their vocational training more effectively. In this way, young people will complete their vocational training during their internship periods.” “They will be able to practice their profession and feel safer.” he said
