The first "TalentforBIZ" career event, showcasing job opportunities from global Turkish companies, was held in Uzbekistan. Organized by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Human Resources Office, the event took place in Tashkent, where representatives from Turkish companies engaged with students and graduates regarding job and internship opportunities. The event saw participation from several prominent companies and organizations, including Aselsan, Netaş, Turkish Airlines, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, Teknopark Istanbul, Turkish Aerospace Industries, the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, Nobel Pharmaceuticals, Temelsu, Çalık Enerji, Özgüven Architecture, and TRT. The fair featured interviews, workshops, case studies, presentations where companies outlined their visions, and promotional meetings. Uzbek youth exhibited significant interest in the job opportunities presented by Turkish companies.
Human Capital Potential
At the opening of the event, Dr. Bedrettin Özmen, Head of the Department at the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye Human Resources Office, highlighted that this fair, held in Uzbekistan for the second time, aims to present career opportunities to talented Uzbek youth and further to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations. Özmen highlighted that the "TalentforBIZ" events, previously held in Germany, the United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, and South Africa in 2019, are planned to be held in eight countries this year, with Uzbekistan being the first. Özmen underscored that these career fairs are designed to connect talented young individuals from worldwide with leading Turkish companies in both the private and public sectors, thereby facilitating employment opportunities. Ambassador Mehmet Süreyya Er stated that the choice of Tashkent as the location for the first of this year's fairs, which will be held in eight countries, is a clear indication of the importance attributed to Uzbekistan. Er noted that Uzbekistan, with its young, educated, and dynamic population, alongside its natural resources and human capital, holds significant potential. Er further emphasized that one of the key objectives is to strengthen ties, enhance cooperation, and foster joint projects between Türkiye and Uzbekistan, which lies at the heart of Asia and the historic Silk Road. Er also stressed the importance of the TalentforBIZ event in enabling young people to utilize their talents effectively for the benefit of both their countries and themselves.