Registrations open for written exams for master and journeyman certificates
The Ministry of National Education (Ministry of National Education, MEB), through the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, announced the start of registrations for written exams under the "Ustalık ve Kalfalık Belgesi" program (master and journeyman certificate). The exams are scheduled for October 1.
According to a written statement by the department director, Gülşen Hoca, registration will be conducted in accordance with the Apprenticeship and Vocational Training Law. Applications are accepted from today until September 26.
Registrations are possible daily from 09:00 to 15:00 at the Taner Akcan Apprenticeship and Adult Education Center, subordinate to the department. The statement clarifies that participation in the written exam requires prior registration within the specified dates and hours.
For residents of Northern Cyprus, this means timely application to the center if they plan to obtain the specified certificate; late registration will disqualify candidates from participating in the October 1 exam. All procedures and deadlines are officially published by the MEB department.
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