The Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce (GCC) has been awarded Erasmus+ Vocational Education and Training (VET) Accreditation under the Erasmus+ Learner and Staff Mobility Programme implemented by the European Union.

The Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce (GCC) has been awarded Erasmus+ Vocational Education and Training (VET) Accreditation under the Erasmus+ Learner and Staff Mobility Programme implemented by the European Union.

With this accreditation, GCC will be able to carry out international activities in the field of vocational education on a long-term and systematic basis every year.

Expanded International Opportunities for Learners, Staff, Trainers and Experts

Commenting on the accreditation, GCC's Chairman of Board of Directors Tuncay Yıldırım stated that learners, staff, trainers and experts involved in vocational education within GCC and its affiliated institutions will be able to participate in internships, on-the-job training, courses, teaching assignments, and similar activities in European programme countries for periods ranging from two days to one year.

Mr. Yıldırım: “This Accreditation Is a Tangible Indicator of Our Internationalization Vision”

Emphasizing that GCC attaches great importance not only to strengthening commercial life but also to enhancing vocational education, Mr.Yıldırım continued:

“Being selected among the 14 accepted projects out of 144 applications and receiving Erasmus+ Accreditation is a concrete indicator of our institution’s internationalization vision and our commitment to educational quality. Through this accreditation, we will establish regular engagement with Europe’s education and business ecosystems every year and enable our learners, trainers, and staff to gain international experience. In particular, through our subsidiaries Gaziantep Gastronomy Academy, and GCC Vocational Qualifications Center, we aim to reach a broader audience and elevate Gaziantep’s vocational education capacity to European standards.

Our greatest aspiration is to strengthen our city’s human capital, enhance the competitiveness of our youth, and position Gaziantep as a model city in vocational education.”

Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Human Capital Development

Mr. Yıldırım also noted that, through projects to be implemented under the Erasmus+ VET Accreditation framework, the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce will strengthen its institutional capacity while contributing to the development of the qualified workforce required by Gaziantep’s business community.