Target of 2.1 Million New Jobs and Care Insurance for the Elderly in Three Years
Over the next three-year period, it is planned to provide new employment for millions of people and establish care insurance in line with the needs of the rapidly aging population.
According to the new policy studies prepared by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, it is targeted to create 2.1 million new jobs in the next three years and develop a care insurance model addressing care needs in Turkey, which is rapidly aging.
Three-Year New Employment Plan
In accordance with the principles set out in the Medium-Term Program, it is targeted to create a total of 2.1 million new jobs in the upcoming three-year period. In line with this target, an average of 700,000 people are aimed to join the workforce each year.
Skilled Workforce and Training
At the center of the target is not only increasing the number of jobs, but also strengthening the concept of the right job for the right skill. Vocational training and skills development programs will gain weight to combat the problem of employers being unable to find qualified workers.
Priority Groups and Supports
Women, youth, and individuals with disabilities are among the priority groups in the new employment policies. It is aimed to facilitate the transition of young people who are not in education or employment into working life.
Flexible Working Models
Taking into account the changing work expectations of young people, spreading hybrid and flexible working models in a way suitable for different sectors is also among the topics on the agenda.
Aging Population and Care Need
Another major agenda item for Turkey is the rapid aging of the population. While the population aged 65 and over in the country exceeds 9.5 million, the growth rate in the elderly population has reached 20.5 percent over the last five years.
Care Insurance Model
Facing the increasing elderly population table, it is planned to work on a care insurance model that will guarantee home care, care centers, and rehabilitation services. The financing structure and details of the system are being evaluated.