Friday, September 11, 2026
Within the framework of the Vocational Schools Educational Cooperation Protocol signed between the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), the initial meeting of the Protocol Executive Board—formed between Zile Vocational School, Zile Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Zile Commodity Exchange—was held on October 23, 2025, at the Zile Chamber of Commerce and Industry Meeting Hall.
The meeting was attended by Director of Zile Vocational School Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yavuz Acungil, Assistant Directors Lecturer İsmail Küçükali and Lecturer Emre Türk; Emin Akkoca and Halil Sesveren representing the Zile Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ömer Faruk Önkuzu representing the Zile Commodity Exchange; and Secretary General of the Zile Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tuğba Vural Özyeşil.
During the session, it was unanimously decided to elect Emin Akkoca as the Head of the Protocol Executive Board.
Student Scholarships: Providing financial support and scholarships to successful students in need.
Applied Training & Internships: Enabling students across Computer Programming, Architectural Restoration, Land Registry and Cadastre, Food Technology, Logistics, Banking and Insurance, and Finance programs to complete internships and practical training at businesses affiliated with the chamber/exchange.
Industry Instructors: Inviting sectoral experts and representatives as guest lecturers for practical courses conducted at Zile Vocational School.
This strategic partnership will significantly contribute to strengthening education–industry relations, enhancing students' professional and practical competencies, training a qualified workforce, establishing close contacts with the market, and fostering sustainable regional development.