The introductory seminar of the Program of Germany Career and Workforce, which was initiated in cooperation with the European Career and Workforce Unit of Istanbul Kültür University and the Lower Saxony German Management Academy, was held on Thursday, November 4 at 14.00 at the Akıngüç Auditorium and Art Center. Opening speeches of the seminar held open to vocational school and university graduates from all over Turkey; Lower Saxony German Management Academy Director Herald Becker and Germany Istanbul Consul General BJohannes Regenbrecht.

Drawing attention to the 60th anniversary of the Germany-Turkey workforce agreement in his speech, Consul General Regenbrecht underlined the strong bond between Turkey and Germany and said: “I think that the workforce program between the University and the German Management Academy will make significant contributions to the economic development of Germany. However, it would be wrong to view the migration of skilled personnel as a one-way street. The migration of qualified personnel should always be beneficial to all. For this reason, the following point is important here: If Turkey can benefit from the migration of qualified personnel in the long term, a sustainable positive contribution will be made to the relations between the two countries. Because the migration of qualified specialists abroad does not only mean the loss of investments in the education of these people, but also may cause less tax revenue, less innovation and innovation - and especially in the health sector - possible problems.

Stating that the German Academy of Management is a non-profit institution, Herald Becker noted that the academy aims to successfully support the economy. Stating that making the participants successful is the biggest gain, Becker drew attention to the workforce need of Germany and said: “Today, in 2021, there is a shortage of well-trained personnel in Germany. In other words, Germany needs vocational college or university graduates or craft professionals who are masters. There is a need, but no supply! According to the estimates of the German employment agencies, the need can only be met by the personnel coming from abroad. It is assumed that this need is 400 thousand. 400 thousand annually. So why not recruit staff from Turkey again as it was 60 years ago? Why not repeat the success of 60 years ago?”