As a part of the EU Project named "Empowering Youth by E-Commerce (EYE)" carried out with the joint efforts of Istanbul Minerals and Metals Exporters' Associations and Istanbul University, supported by the Human Resources Development Program Authority, a focus group meeting was held within the framework of “Labor Market Support Program Operation for Young People Neither Studying nor in Employment (NEET PRO)”. Hosted by Istanbul University, career centre officials and employment office representatives of universities in Istanbul came together on December 13, 2023.  Representing IKU, Head of Student Life, Career and Alumni Advisory Unit Assist. Prof. Neslihan Fatma Er and Unit Vice President Doğa Kurtyiğit attended the event.

About EYE Project

The project aims to create a new office and alumni network that will support young people who are "Neither Studying nor in Employment".  This initiative, shaped by the opinions of professionals working in the field of youth employment and career management, will be an important source of support and guidance for young people.

The initiatives carried out within the framework of the EYE Project aim to take strategic steps that will empower the young people to play a more active role in the labour market.  With that creating a structure that will support young people's transition from education to employment is the goal.

The main focus of the project is to provide young people with more opportunities by giving them the chance to interact more closely with the business world and to create a network where they can shape their careers.

With this significant initiative, the career centres and employment offices of universities in Istanbul have laid the foundations of a promising support platform for the future, which will empower young people to ease their way into business life.