Ahmet Çalık Foundation Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with ITU
Comprehensive Data Analytics Training Program Launched
The Ahmet Çalık Foundation has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Istanbul Technical University (ITU) to strengthen Türkiye's technological capabilities. The newly launched advanced data analytics program aims to train a new generation of specialists for the data-driven business landscape of the future.
Established in 2021 to create value in the fields of education, science, technology, social services and health, the Ahmet Çalık Foundation has partnered with Istanbul Technical University to launch a comprehensive training program in advanced data analytics. Designed within the scope of this collaboration, the program seeks to equip young talent with competencies in data analysis, data visualization and AI-supported evaluation. The protocol for the program was signed at a ceremony held at ITU, attended by ITU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal and Ahmet Çalık, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ahmet Çalık Foundation.
"We are contributing to making our young people more competitive in the digital world"
Commenting on the matter, Ahmet Çalık, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ahmet Çalık Foundation, said, “Digital transformation has moved beyond technology to become a strategic process that fundamentally shapes our way of thinking, our understanding of production and our approaches to the future. We place great value on this training program, which we launched to equip our youth with the competencies required by this transformation, will contribute significantly to their development as well-equipped, creative and competitive individuals in the digital ecosystem. We see supporting the sustainable development of our country and offering new opportunities to our youth with our belief in their potential as a fundamental part of both our corporate and social responsibility.”
"We will play an important role in supporting their career journeys"
Istanbul Technical University Rector Hasan Mandal stated regarding the matter, “I believe that this partnership, which brings together the strong academic expertise of ITU-SEM and the sectoral experience of the Ahmet Çalık Foundation, will support the career journeys of our young people, strengthen the digital capacity of our university and play an important role in cultivating qualified human resources for our country. Furthermore, I believe this collaboration will lay the groundwork for potential future partnerships and open the door to discovering new areas where ITU and the Foundation can take stronger and more impactful steps together.”
Participants to develop hands-on projects using real datasets
Final-year students and recent graduates from designated engineering faculties applied to the program. Candidates selected through an AI-powered evaluation model will receive training in groups of 40. The program will be delivered online by instructors from the ITU Continuing Education Center (ITUSEM). Throughout the program, participants will have the opportunity to develop hands-on projects using real datasets provided by group companies. The program is offered free of charge, and those who successfully pass the final proficiency exam will receive a certificate of achievement.
About the Ahmet Çalık Foundation:
The Ahmet Çalık Foundation was established in 2021 to create value in the fields of education, science, technology, social services and health, which are among the most fundamental requirements for a prosperous Türkiye. The Foundation supports innovative and strategic research and development projects, organizes congresses and conferences and contributes to the work of scientists, entrepreneurs and students. Supporting the education, health, and basic needs of individuals of all ages; preserving Türkiye's historical and cultural heritage; and leaving a livable world for future generations are among the Foundation's primary areas of focus.
