Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN) Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy attended the opening ceremony of Eren Enerji Primary School and the Metal Technology Workshop of Eren Enerji Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, both established in Zonguldak by Eren Enerji.
Eren Enerji Primary School and the Metal Technology Workshop of Eren Enerji Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, established by Eren Enerji to strengthen educational infrastructure and increase the capacity of vocational education to train a qualified workforce, were officially opened with a ceremony.
The opening ceremony was attended by Zonguldak Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu, BEUN Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy, Kilimli District Governor Kübra Demirer, Provincial General Assembly President Nevdet Karaveli, Provincial Police Chief İbrahim Kaba, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Colonel Barış Cücen, Eren Enerji CEO Ömer Buğer, as well as protocol members, teachers, students and parents.
Speaking at the ceremony, Zonguldak Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu drew attention to Zonguldak’s long-established industrial and production history, stating that vocational education has an important place in the city’s future. He emphasized that, alongside theoretical knowledge, it is also essential for students to put what they learn into practice.
Provincial Director of National Education Uygar Keskin stated that the newly opened school and workshop would make significant contributions to the quality of education in the region and provide students with important opportunities to develop their vocational knowledge and skills through practical training.
Eren Enerji CEO Ömer Buğer, meanwhile, noted that the company’s ties with Zonguldak were not limited to production and employment, emphasizing its responsibilities towards the city’s future.
Following the speeches, the opening ribbon of Eren Enerji Primary School and the Metal Technology Workshop of Eren Enerji Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School was cut by Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu, Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy, Eren Enerji CEO Ömer Buğer and city dignitaries. After the opening ceremony, the protocol members toured the school building and the Metal Technology Workshop. They received information from officials about the areas where students receive their education and evaluated the contributions the school and workshop would make to educational activities.
Rector Ulusoy: “Cooperation Between Education and Industry Builds a Qualified Workforce for the Future”
Making evaluations following the opening ceremony, Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ulusoy drew attention to the importance of education and university-industry cooperation and stated:
“It is of great importance that our children and young people receive education in qualified learning environments that meet the needs of our time. In this regard, education is the most valuable investment for the future of our country and our city. Particularly in vocational and technical education, establishing modern workshops where students can support their theoretical knowledge with practical skills makes a significant contribution to training a qualified workforce.
We believe that strong cooperation between our industrial enterprises and educational institutions will build a bridge between our students’ educational lives and the business world. In this respect, we consider Eren Enerji Primary School and the Metal Technology Workshop, which Eren Enerji has brought to our Zonguldak, extremely valuable. I believe this investment will make significant contributions to the education, professional development and future of our children and young people.
I would like to thank Eren Enerji for the value it places on education and for bringing this important facility to Zonguldak. I wish Eren Enerji Primary School and the Metal Technology Workshop every success and hope they will benefit our students, teachers, parents and city. I wish success to all the teachers who will work at these educational institutions and to the students who will receive their education there.”
