Fish Net Weaving Course in Samandağ Strengthens Local Employment

September 9, 2026 · Tarım Pusulası

Hatay Metropolitan Municipality is bolstering coastal fishing by providing vocational training and material support to 24 citizens through a fish net weaving course opened in Samandağ as part of the HAKİM Project.

Practical Fish Net Course in Samandağ

Hatay Metropolitan Municipality has launched a fish net weaving course for the local population in the Samandağ district within the scope of the HAKİM Project. A total of 24 trainees participated in the organized training program, receiving direct practical training in the field in addition to theoretical knowledge. Material and fish net support were also provided to the participants during the training period. Municipal officials stated that through this initiative, they aim for citizens to develop their vocational skills and participate more effectively in the local economy.

Employment Support within the Scope of the HAKİM Project

Providing information on the employment initiatives undertaken by the municipality, HBB Deputy Secretary General Uğur Kandemir stated that they have opened 51 courses to date within the scope of the HAKİM Project. HBB Deputy Secretary General Uğur Kandemir made the following statement:

'We have opened 51 courses to date within the scope of our HAKİM project. We have contributed to the development of our citizens' vocational skills through these courses. We have also facilitated the employment of 2,116 people.'

Touching upon the employment opportunities offered by the training, HBB Deputy Secretary General Uğur Kandemir noted the following:

'We are both providing a profession to our participants and creating employment opportunities.'

Stating that new courses in different sectors will continue, HBB Deputy Secretary General Uğur Kandemir added regarding the upcoming season:

'The season will start on the 15th. Hopefully, it will be a fruitful season.'

Contribution to Traditional Fishing Activities

This course, implemented in Samandağ, aims to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of traditional fishing activities along the coastline. By directly delivering the fish nets produced during the course to local fishermen, it is planned to alleviate fishing costs. It is foreseen that participants will generate regular income for their household economies through the manual skills they acquire. Hatay Metropolitan Municipality officials announced that projects and works aimed at strengthening agricultural production, rural development, and employment throughout the province will continue to increase.

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