New technology, entrepreneurial projects to boost education in Istanbul

The Bahçelievler District Directorate of National Education in collaboration with the Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA) announced technology and entrepreneurial projects to help general and vocational high school students develop innovation and entrepreneurial skills.

A “Technology and Entrepreneurship Workshop” was introduced in six high schools under the “Entrepreneurial Youth Create Digital Solutions” project, with the financial support of TL 2.45 million ($130,000). As part of the workshop, “Digitally Equipped Preschools” under the “Little Hands Influencing the Future” project was established in 13 schools with the financial support of TL 1.86 million.

The projects aim to develop digital competencies among students. For this reason, teachers will be trained first, who will then train young minds to reach the country’s “Digital Century.” The ultimate goal, mission and vision of the project are to enable secondary school students to produce digital solutions for existing problems with the taught curriculum.