Sakarya University provided a women-focused mentoring and learning scheme through the second Women in Business Micro-Credential Programme of the Geleceğine Yön Veren Kadınlar Academy. Coordinated by TOKAS with Sakarya Teknokent and the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), the programme supported women already enrolled at the University. The official completion account reports delivery from 10 May to 15 July 2025 and the selection of 20 women from different faculties. [1]
Figure 1. Programme implementation photograph from the official completion gallery. Source [1]
Students practised interviews and developed TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B research proposals with mentors. On 21 May the programme team gave students feedback on their projects. [1]
Figure 2. Project mentoring and the 21 May feedback meeting. Extract from the published web text (print layout). Source [1]
The prospectus scheduled mentor-guided project work for 19 May–8 June and project submission for 9 June. TOKAS reports that the full programme ran from 10 May to 15 July 2025. [1, 2]
The University also shares scholarship calls from external providers, including the British Council’s Women in STEM scholarships. [3]
In 2025 the Career Development Office shared Sanovel’s external coaching call for women students. Applications to the provider closed on 10 June. [6]
The University offered the programme free of charge to second- and third-year women students with a GPA of at least 2.50. The prospectus specified 20 principal places and 20 reserve places, with at least 80% attendance required. Reserve places are separate from admissions. [2]
Figure 3. Programme prospectus, page 1: women-only eligibility, selection, attendance, free provision and programme structure. Source [2]
Two modules covered career and workplace skills, and sustainability, entrepreneurship and project management. Academic and industry contributors provided teaching and opportunities to develop professional networks. Assessment combined learning activities, a final evaluation and project work. [1, 2]
Figure 4. Additional programme photograph from the same gallery. Photographs illustrate implementation; participation and awards are documented by the written records. Source [1]
The 2025 Sustainability Report describes the Academy as a free programme designed specifically for women students, with two modules taught by industry professionals and academics. Its stated aim is to prepare participants for professional life. The 2025 completion account documents the second cycle, following the programme introduced in 2024. [1, 4, 5]
Figure 5. Women in Business micro-credential programme, official TOKAS completion gallery. Source [1]
Figure 6. Women’s Academy in the University’s annual sustainability report. PDF p. 47. Source [5]
TOKAS admitted 20 women to the main cohort. Successful participants received a certificate equivalent to 5 ECTS and a digital badge following programme assessment. [1, 2]
Figure 7. Programme prospectus, page 2: planned mentor-supported project work, assessment, certification and conditional recognition of prior learning. Source [2]
Figure 8. Women in Business micro-credential programme, official TOKAS completion gallery. Source [1]
Successful participants may apply for recognition of the certificate and badge towards eligible courses through the University’s recognition of prior learning procedure. [2]
