Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan made important statements aimed at increasing employment and preserving existing employment during programs he attended in Karabük. While announcing that a quota of 2,000 people was allocated to Karabük under the Labor Force Adaptation Program (İUP), Minister Işıkhan stated that a total of 51 billion lira support will be provided to businesses preserving employment in the manufacturing sector by the end of the year.
Speaking at the AK Party Karabük Provincial Advisory Council Meeting, Işıkhan conveyed the greetings of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and said that Karabük, with its production culture, holds an important place in Turkey's development.
2,000-Person Employment Support for Karabük
Announcing the new employment good news for Karabük, Işıkhan said, 'We have allocated a quota of 2,000 to our Karabük under the Labor Force Adaptation Program.
'May it be auspicious for our Karabük,' he said. Stating that the quota will contribute to the city's labor market, Minister Işıkhan emphasized that the practice aims to increase employment.
51 Billion Lira Support for Businesses Preserving Employment
Meeting with business representatives at the 'Working Life Meetings in the Century of Türkiye' program held in Karabük, Işıkhan provided information about the support program for businesses preserving employment.
Minister Işıkhan stated that within the scope of the 'Credit Financing and Employment Preservation Program for the Manufacturing Industry,' which was implemented in 2026, a monthly support of 3,500 lira per employee is provided to employers who preserve the number of employees in businesses engaged in textile and furniture manufacturing. He also stated that credit financing support of up to 50 million lira is provided to other SMEs operating in the manufacturing sector.
6.7 Billion Lira Paid for 922 Thousand Employees
Sharing the initial results of the support program, Işıkhan said, 'We provided approximately 6.7 billion lira support for 922,537 insured employees in the manufacturing sector in April, May, and June. With this practice, we will provide a total of 51 billion lira support to our businesses that preserve employment by the end of the year.'
Preparations Also Being Finalized for Tourism Sector
Stating that a new support mechanism covering the tourism sector after the manufacturing sector is being worked on, Işıkhan said that preparations have reached the final stage. Minister Işıkhan said, 'As the Ministry, we have come to the end of our preparatory work to include the tourism sector in a similar support. Our draft law will be submitted to our Parliament soon,' he said.
Karabük is the City of Labor and Production
Drawing attention to Karabük's industrial past in his speech, Işıkhan said, 'When we think of Karabük, labor, production, and sweat come to mind. This city not only produced iron and steel but also raised engineers, masters, and workers who shaped Turkey's development. Karabük, with its strong production culture, holds an important place in our country's development.'
Touching on developments in the region, Işıkhan stated that Turkey maintains its stability and that policies focused on production, investment, and employment will be pursued with determination. After the programs, Minister Işıkhan said that they will continue to strengthen public-private sector cooperation, implement reforms supporting working life, and remove obstacles to production.
