Model Factories make significant contributions to the productivity increase of our country's manufacturing industry and are increasing the number of beneficiaries they contact day by day with the experiential trainings, learn-return programs and consultancy services they offer. This rapid progress has made it an important need to expand the pool of Model Factory Trainers.

In this context, TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE launched the "Model Factory Trainer Training Program" in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Those who successfully complete the program will be included in the Model Factory Trainer pool that will be used by 8 Model Factories in Ankara, Bursa, Konya, Kayseri, Gaziantep, Izmir, Mersin and Adana.

Announced in January, 2,359 candidates applied to the program. Of the 743 candidates who passed the preliminary evaluation process, 238 successfully completed the competency assessment phase and were eligible to enroll in the program.

Module 1 trainings, which started on March 29, will end on April 28, followed by Module 2 and Module 3 trainings. Within the scope of the program, theoretical trainings given by academics and consultants who are experts in lean production techniques are supported by the practices presented by model factory directors and enriched with company presentations.