12.10.2026 19:20
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced after the Cabinet Meeting that the quota of the İŞKUR Youth Program will be increased to 150,000 in the 2026-2027 period. With the new regulation, university students participating in the program will be paid 1,375 TL per day, and up to 19,250 TL if they work 14 days a month. While the students' insurance premiums will also be covered by the state, additional support will be provided to those who meet the specified conditions.
Speaking after the Cabinet Meeting held at the Presidential Complex, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the scope of the İŞKUR Youth Program, which enables students to gain work experience while continuing their education, has been expanded. In the new period, both the quota and the financial support provided to students will be increased.
QUOTA RAISED TO 150,000
Noting that young people showed great interest in the program launched last year, President Erdoğan stated that approximately 220,000 people have benefited from this opportunity so far.
Stating that students have the chance to get to know working life and earn income thanks to the program, President Erdoğan announced that the quota will be raised to 150,000 in the 2026-2027 period.
DAILY 1,375 TL, MONTHLY 19,250 TL PAYMENT
In the new period, young people participating in the program will be paid 1,375 TL for each day they work. Students who participate for 14 days a month will be able to benefit from support totaling up to 19,250 TL.
In addition to the payments, students' insurance premiums will also be covered by the state. Young people who meet the specified conditions will also be offered a 1,250 TL bonus and special discounts on various expenses.
TARGET OF 3 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE IN 3 YEARS
President Erdoğan, stating that they aim to increase young people's participation in employment, made the following statements: "We attach great importance to our young people getting to know working life while continuing their education, gaining experience and preparing better for the future. Our young people are also showing great interest in the İŞKUR Youth Program, which we launched for this purpose. The number of young people who have benefited from the program so far has approached 220,000."
Erdoğan explained the target for the new period with the words: "With our power initiative, namely the era of youth production, we aim to reach 3 million young people in 3 years."