Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak stated that those who want to participate in the “1 Million Software Developers Project” will apply online and the training will begin immediately, adding: “Every training and success level our young friends receive will be automatically recorded in their resumes.” said.
Albayrak shared a video about the “1 Million Software Developers Project” on his Twitter account.
Pointing out that this project excites them the most among the employment projects within the scope of the New Economic Program Action Plan, Albayrak said, “This project, which is a historical employment move, will provide Turkey and our youth with the opportunity to reach a much further point in software.” made his assessment.
Albayrak announced that the “1 Million Software Developers Project”, which has been worked on for a long time and will give Turkey a historical capacity in the field of software, has been completed, and stated that they will provide young people with the opportunity to become software developers through online training within the scope of the project announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan yesterday.
Pointing out that the software industry has become one of the most important business areas today, Albayrak continued his words as follows:
“Turkey has around 140 thousand software developer human resources today. For this reason, we have a shortage of intermediate staff, especially in the field of software. As Turkey, we have great ideals and goals. If we make a big leap in the field of software development, believe me, it will be much easier for us to achieve our goals. There are a limited number of software developers in Turkey. Due to the availability of software developers, software developers have to carry out many tasks in a project such as system analyst, system tester, project manager, database expert, design expert, security expert, etc. in the same month. Our companies constantly complain about not being able to find human resources to employ in these areas. Here is the ‘1 Million Software Developer Project’ “It will meet the need for qualified personnel in the sector, allow software developers to work more efficiently and productively by focusing only on the work they specialize in, and will provide our country with the competence we desire in this field.”
“They will start receiving training immediately”
Albayrak also gave information about the details of the project and said that within the scope of this project put into service by his ministry, young people will receive education through the education portal within the Information Technologies and Communication Authority. Stating that 31 trainings consisting of 46 thousand 742 minutes in 13 categories are currently ready, Albayrak said, “We will increase the number of trainings to over 100 by the end of the year. Those who want to participate in the program will apply online, fill out a CV and start receiving training immediately. The algorithm on the online training platform You can immediately access our courses in the fields of big data, computer programming, blockchain, business intelligence, operating system, mobile application development, office programs, game programming, project management, cyber security, database and web programming. “Their degree of success will be automatically recorded in their CVs.” he said.
Stating that these CVs will be placed in a pool accessible to all companies, Albayrak said, “Companies and firms that currently need software developers will be able to find candidates that meet the criteria they are looking for here. Our friends who have completed the training will be information security experts, business analysts, network experts, project managers, reporting experts, penetration testers.” “They will be able to find jobs as specialists, cyber security specialists, system analysts, system specialists, test specialists, data analysts, database administrators, web design specialists, help desk specialists and software development specialists.” said.
“You have a great opportunity in front of you”
Albayrak stated that the most advanced trainings are prepared for young people and said:
“I hereby appeal to all our young people. Whether in high school or university, come and receive this training. Take advantage of this opportunity, which will make a great contribution to your career steps. You have a great opportunity in front of you during this period when we stay at home. We will save ourselves and our country from the greatest challenges of our age.” “Let’s take it to the best point in the software industry, which is a competitive field. Remember, we will succeed together.”
