Türkiye Maarif Foundation chairperson Prof. Birol Akgün introduced on Friday that the group opened vocational and technical excessive faculties in a number of international international locations primarily based on the excessive demand for skilled and technical training.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), the chairperson of the worldwide group that runs a community of Turkish-funded faculties throughout the globe shared the targets referring to the framework inside vocational and technical excessive faculties, emphasizing on the intention of assembly the wants and calls for seen notably amongst African international locations.
“As a new target or expansion, vocational high school education is highly in demand, especially in African countries as the Maarif Foundation, our expertise and experience have largely been focused on general academic schools until now. We have reached a level where we can compete internationally in this regard. This is a significant achievement,” Akgün famous.
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Highlighting the intention of assembly the wants of African communities and supporting multidimensional financial, army, and political relations with Türkiye, Akgün stated, “In this context, for example, we are opening the first vocational and technical high school in Niger. In collaboration with the Presidency of Defense Industries and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) in Türkiye, we will open a vocational and technical high school there this year.”
Akgün additionally talked about that the preparations for opening the “Maarif Multi-Program Vocational and Technical High School” in Niger for the 2023-2024 educational 12 months had been primarily accomplished, with plans to complement it by including new departments and applications yearly.
He said that the primary division to be opened can be “Electro-Mechanical,” combining Türkiye’s expertise in vocational training and TUSAŞ’s operational and sectoral experience.
The division will settle for college students within the fields of Machine Technology, Electrical Technology and Information Technology, and can begin training in September with designated programs, workshops, tasks and internships, he famous.
Additionally, Akgün talked about that upon the request of the Togolese authorities, they’d set up a vocational sports activities highschool in Togo.
Recognizing the significance of sports activities in creating and progressing international locations, together with the demand from Africa on this discipline, Akgün said that they’d open the Maarif Sports Center in Togo for the 2023-2024 educational 12 months.
The middle will present training in a complete of six sports activities disciplines, catering to center faculty and highschool ranges.
Underlining the particular want for opening a vocational highschool specializing in tourism and hospitality in Mali, Akgün famous that they plan on opening such a program this 12 months within the West African nation.
“At some places, especially Turkish hospitals, the Turkish health sector’s presence is powerful. For example, the demand for vocational health high schools in countries like Albania or other African countries is prominent. We carry out preparations in this regard as well,” he defined.
Noting that the demand for agricultural excessive faculties additionally developed in among the international locations, Akgün additionally emphasised on the collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and joint efforts to be current in vocational training in varied international locations, acknowledging the essential function of the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB), which has a big accumulation of experience in vocational training.
He emphasised the necessity for certified and technically geared up younger individuals in African international locations, noting that they, as foundations, are attempting to enter into multi-faceted academic cooperation.
Akgün concluded by mentioning the profitable institution of vocational excessive faculties in Azez and Çobanbey in northern Syria to coach certified human assets.
These residential faculties, that are into their third 12 months, provide preparatory applications in Arabic, English and Turkish languages, adopted by highschool training within the discipline of science and know-how.
Akgün highlighted the significance of the vocational highschool venture within the area, emphasizing on its significance in creating the native inhabitants and investing sooner or later.
The Maarif Foundation, licensed by the federal government to function Turkish faculties overseas, enjoys huge success and has expanded to 51 international locations since its founding seven years in the past. With 447 faculties throughout six continents, the muse serves some 52,000 college students.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
