17.12.2014 Kocaeli
TOBB President and the Minister for Science, Industry and Technology, Fikri Işık visited the Gebze Chamber of Commerce. Speaking during the visit, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that the Gebze Chamber of Commerce is a 5-star chamber, providing the same level of service as any to be found in London, Berlin or Paris.
Stating that there are various surveys underway, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported
that surveys in Kocaeli have pointed to a demand in educated and qualified
personnel.
In this regard, Hisarcıklıoğlu provided information about the UMEM
Project run by TOBB, Ministry of Labor and Social Security, National Education
Ministry, TOBB ETÜ and İŞKUR for training personnel in order to address the
needs of the business world as well alleviating the costs of employment for the
employer, such as providing tax exemptions.
- Minister for Science, Industry
and Technology, Fikri Işık
Minister for Science, Industry and Technology, Fikri Işık spoke in
regards to various project they have undertaken including an anti-drug campaign
which aims to classify drug related crimes on par with acts of terror,
cooperation of Gebze Technical University with the industrial zone in the
region, TÜBİTAK, TSO and other techno-zones.
Kocaeli Governor Hasan Basri Güzeloğlu, stating that Gebze contributes
greatly to Turkey’s 2023 goals, pointed out that they have adopted the
high-tech production model.
Following the meeting, the protocol for the building of the Gebze
Vocational and Technical Anatolia High School was signed by Gebze OIZ Chairman
Vahit Yıldırım and GTO Chairman Nail Çiler.
- Gebze OIZ visit
TOBB President and Minister Işık visited the Gebze Organized Industry
Zone and met with Gebze OIZ Chairman Vahit Yıldırım.