The “My First Idea” training program of Entrepreneur Explorer, Türkiye’s first online entrepreneurship and financial literacy education platform developed by Kuveyt Türk for children aged 8–13, has started its new term in Gaziantep. Şahinbey Mayor Mehmet Tahmazoğlu also attended the opening program held in Gaziantep. In this first stop of the program, which aims to enhance young people’s imagination, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial mindset, 1,500 students received training.
Conducted in line with Kuveyt Türk’s value-oriented social responsibility approach, the “Entrepreneur Explorer – My First Idea” trainings aim to help students generate ideas, develop projects, and become familiar with entrepreneurial culture at an early age. Throughout the program, students receive hands-on training in areas such as design thinking, innovative idea development, teamwork, and presentation skills. Since its launch in 2023, more than 20,000 students across Türkiye have benefited from the program and taken their first steps into the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“We support the new generation’s courage to generate ideas”
Semih Sel, Executive Vice President responsible for Human Resources and Strategy at Kuveyt Türk, stated: “With the Entrepreneur Explorer – My First Idea program, we aim to support young people’s ability to dream, generate ideas, and develop solutions from an early age. With the new term trainings we have launched in Gaziantep, we are very pleased to contribute to helping our youth discover their potential and prepare more effectively for the future world of entrepreneurship. As Kuveyt Türk, we will continue to invest in the talents of the future through education- and youth-focused projects, guided by our principle of ‘We grow with our values.’”
Focused on discovering the potential of young people
With the trainings carried out in Gaziantep in the new term, the aim is to introduce students to the entrepreneurial ecosystem at an early age and support their productive thinking skills. During the training process, students have the opportunity to develop their own business ideas and engage in project-based work, while also gaining awareness of financial literacy and entrepreneurial mindset.
The program goes beyond purely theoretical content and offers a learning model based on active participation through practical workshops and mentoring processes. In this way, students gain experience in transforming their ideas into tangible projects, while also enhancing their self-confidence and innovative thinking skills.
About Kuveyt Türk
Kuveyt Türk was established in 1989. Bringing its distinguished financial products and services together effectively with savers and investors, Kuveyt Türk maintains its leading position in the sector through its customer-focused approach, technology and innovation initiatives, and steps taken toward digital transformation. As the first participation finance institution to enter the field of gold banking, Kuveyt Türk has also executed the first sustainable sukuk transaction both globally and in Türkiye. Having been awarded Türkiye’s Best Employer for six consecutive years, Kuveyt Türk was also ranked first as Europe’s Best Employer in 2021. As of today, Kuveyt Türk serves its customers through 453 branches across Türkiye and digital channels. Under the Kuveyt Türk Financial Group, headquartered by Kuveyt Türk, are Neova Katılım Sigorta, Architecht, Kuveyt Türk Portföy, Kuveyt Türk Yatırım, Körfez GYO, Katılım Emeklilik, Sağlam Payment and Electronic Money Services, KT Sağlam Gayrimenkul, and KT Bank AG in Germany. In addition to its operational activities, Kuveyt Türk carries out significant social responsibility projects by prioritizing social values and preserving cultural assets. In line with its “We grow with our values” approach, it has undertaken numerous restoration projects, supported humanitarian aid campaigns, and produced lasting works such as books and documentaries.