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54 more young people have joined the "SMB Volunteers" program 02.09.24

Up to date, the "SMB Volunteers" program has supported over 700 young people in enhancing their knowledge and skills, broadening their worldview, and acquiring initial work habits.

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA), which has contributed to the expansion of the volunteer movement in our country, continued accepting applications for the "SMB Volunteers" program from January to June this year, and as a result, 54 young people who met the selection criteria have been recruited into the program.

The majority of applications for the "SMB Volunteers" program were received through the "Become an SMB Volunteer" section on the Agency's website.

Volunteers assist in the KOBİA's headquarters, SMB houses, and SMB friend offices by greeting entrepreneurs, directing them to service windows, managing citizen flow, informing entrepreneurs, and providing other forms of support.

It is worth noting that over 700 young people have joined the KOBİA's "SMB Volunteers" program to date. The "SMB Volunteers" program supports young people, especially students and graduate students pursuing management, business, and related fields to enhance their knowledge and skills in these areas, broaden their worldview, and develop initial work habits.