High school students gained knowledge on topics such as budget management, saving, financial risks, and the development of business ideas through training sessions conducted by the Near East University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Esin Leman High School and Bülent Ecevit High School.

The “Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Training” project, launched last year by the Near East University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, engaged students at various public high schools again this year. The sessions held at Esin Leman High School and Bülent Ecevit High School aimed to support young people in making informed financial decisions and to foster their entrepreneurial thinking skills.

Designed to enhance the economic awareness of young people, support them in making conscious financial decisions, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, the program continues to be a significant component of Near East University’s social contribution initiatives by bridging the university’s academic expertise with the community and strengthening collaboration between the university and secondary education institutions.

Financial literacy and an entrepreneurial mindset develop at an early age!

In a presentation delivered by Assist. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Baykan, Head of the Human Resources Management Department from the Near East University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, students were provided with insights into subjects including budget management, the importance of saving, financial risks, entrepreneurial culture, and the development of business ideas. Emphasizing that financial literacy is not merely about learning economic concepts, Baykan stated that this skill is also crucial for making informed choices in daily life, utilizing resources effectively, and creating sound plans for the future.

Through an interactive presentation style and examples drawn from everyday life, Baykan helped students connect financial concepts to concrete, real-world situations, while also broadening their perspectives on entrepreneurship. Baykan highlighted the importance of cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among young people by focusing on topics such as developing business ideas, evaluating opportunities, and exercising financial responsibility. He also emphasized that acquiring financial awareness and an entrepreneurial culture at an early age plays a significant role in the economic decisions individuals will make in the future.