Polat Makina to Provide Skilled Workforce to the Industry with Polat Academy
A Polat Group Holding company delivering products and services at universal quality standards to customers worldwide—with offices in Italy, Greece, and Morocco alongside its headquarters in Istanbul and Aydın, and a team of over 500 employees—Polat Makina has launched the Polat Academy project with an investment exceeding 1 million Euros to cultivate a skilled workforce and foster sustainable employment across the sector.
Through Polat Academy, potential operator candidates are provided with both theoretical and practical training under the framework of the İŞKUR On-the-Job Training Program. The initiative aims to integrate trained candidates into the industry and secure their employment, targeting the qualification of over 100 operators annually while continuously enhancing the competencies of the existing workforce.
Trainees at Polat Academy receive comprehensive instruction, including theoretical modules, hands-on training where machines and equipment are demonstrated by master instructors to develop practical skills through trial production, and supervised on-the-job training. Upon completing the program, candidates undergo theoretical and practical examinations; those who pass earn official certification and are offered employment within Polat Makina.
Training for Existing Employees and Suppliers at Polat Academy
Polat Academy will also support the development of Polat Makina’s workforce through mandatory vocational, technical, and personal development training aligned with corporate goals and strategies. By analyzing competencies and building skill matrices, the continuous growth of the existing team will be backed by targeted technical training. Furthermore, tailored training programs can be planned to support the development of Polat Makina’s suppliers upon request or identified need.
Industry Veteran Dr. Masahiko Mori Attends the Opening Ceremony
Polat Academy was officially inaugurated on Friday, March 15, at a ceremony attended by İbrahim Polat, Founder and Honorary Chairman of Polat Group Holding; Olcay Polat, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Volkan Polat, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors; L. Mutlu Şahan, General Manager of Polat Makina; and Rıza Korkut Özdemir, General Manager of Polat Group Holding. The event was honored by Dr. Masahiko Mori, CEO of DMG MORI, Vice President of the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA), and Fellow of the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP)—a venerable authority in machine tools and metalworking machinery.
Speaking at the ceremony, Volkan Polat, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated: “At Polat Makina, we deliver world-class products and services to our customers in Turkey and globally, driven by our innovative approach, technological infrastructure, and qualified human capital. We operate in a high-value-added, vital sector where establishing Turkey’s reputation worldwide depends on deep experience and expertise. We are delighted to realize Polat Academy, a vision we have nurtured for many years. Through Polat Academy, we aim both to integrate newly qualified operators into the Polat Makina team and to provide the industry with skilled and certified talent.”
Following the opening ceremony, Dr. Masahiko Mori toured Polat Academy alongside Polat Makina executives, receiving detailed insights into the Academy and its planned operational framework.
