SAMEK centers are contributing to the family budget and opening a door of hope for the future.

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality SAMEKs continue to provide training in 16 different centers. At Güneşler SAMEK, 255 trainees are being educated in 12 different branches. Hand embroidery and sewing workshops are particularly among the most preferred branches by women. The trainees contribute to their family budget and shape their future with the skills and professions they learn here.

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Art and Vocational Training Courses (SAMEK) continue to provide education to everyone from young to old in 16 different centers. Trainees participating in SAMEK courses have the opportunity to develop their skills and acquire professions by learning art. The trainees who discover their talents produce wonderful works of art. They establish a place in the free market with the art they learn here and contribute to their family budget with their work. Additionally, an important door is opened for the future of the trainees.

At Güneşler SAMEK, one of the 16 different SAMEK centers, a total of 255 trainees are receiving education in 12 branches including preparation of trousseau products, making clothing accessories, decorative wooden decoration, paper relief, bag making, lace, clothing development, crochet, hand embroidery, making accessories, knitting, and macrame. The courses, which appeal to all age groups, are taught by expert instructors in their fields, and certificates are presented to the participants. These certificates can be used in professional business life. At Güneşler SAMEK, hand embroidery and sewing workshops are also among the most preferred branches by women.

Melek Akçay, an educational officer at the Güneşler SAMEK course, stated, “SAMEKs provide education that will contribute to the personal development of our citizens. These trainings greatly benefit our municipality and our city. SAMEK has become a brand in itself, and this is a very beneficial service. Our citizens and local residents are quite satisfied with these courses. We continue to support our trainees in the best way we can.”

Ayşe Sarıgül, a 52-year-old housewife receiving training in the hand embroidery course, expressed her satisfaction with the courses, saying, “As a housewife, I find these courses very beneficial. If it weren’t for SAMEK, we would be spending our time at home. Here, we not only establish new friendships but also socialize. We have fun while learning and contribute to our family budget. I thank our municipality for providing us with these opportunities.”

Fatma Nur Coşkun, a housewife who started the sewing course at SAMEK, stated, “I am very pleased. Besides learning technical knowledge, I have also become socially active. This way, I can return home happy and be beneficial to my family. I also contribute to the household economy. ” Meliha İnanç said, “I think these centers are very nice. They especially facilitate our housewives to express themselves and help them stay away from stress. You socialize, make friends, and have a good time here. I have been participating in the courses at SAMEK for years. I learned to sew. I can sew for myself, my children, and even for outside. Thus, we find the opportunity to contribute to the household economy.”