New Generation Working Models and Employment Targets in Türkiye

Türkiye is preparing to introduce new generation working models to adapt to the conditions of the changing and transforming labor market. According to the new Medium Term Program (MTP) covering the period 2027-2029, various steps will be taken regarding workforce and working life in the next three years.

Especially the developments in technology and the rapid introduction of artificial intelligence have brought about change and transformation in business life. Therefore, in line with the transforming labor market dynamics, holistic policies that increase secure flexibility and aim to reduce the idle workforce will be implemented, taking into account new generation working models, sectoral needs and skill mismatches.

Re-acceleration of employment and workforce will be achieved through a sustainable and employment-supporting growth path that is compatible with the macroeconomic policy framework aimed at reducing inflation.

The improvement in the unemployment rate, which has fallen to single-digit levels, is expected to continue during the MTP.

With the anticipated increase in the labor force participation rate throughout the program, employment is expected to increase by an average of 711 thousand people annually, and the unemployment rate is expected to gradually decline and reach 7.6 percent in 2029.

In order to improve the skill alignment of the workforce, human capital will be developed within the framework of a lifelong learning approach, and the skills of the workforce will be aligned with technological developments, sectoral needs and strategic priorities.

The link between vocational and technical education and the labor market will be strengthened, the supply of qualified human resources in the required professions and competencies will be increased, and the data and qualification infrastructure for determining skill needs will be developed.

Active workforce programs focused on professions and target groups will be developed according to the changing needs of the labor market, the employment impact of the programs will be evaluated regularly and resources will be directed to program types with high performance in transition to permanent employment.

Postgraduate education will be supported to train the workforce in strategic areas that need qualified human resources, such as the defense industry, artificial intelligence, cyber security, energy and mining and space technologies. Continuous education and development programs and vocational training opportunities will be expanded in cooperation with the public, university and private sector.