HOTOR - İzmir Ticaret Borsası

Project Information

Project Name	Holding on to Our Roots with Technology (HOTOR)
Contracting Authority	Directorate of European Union and Financial Assistance, Ministry of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye
Programme	Promoting Decent Future of Work Approach with a Focus on Gender Equality Operation (FoW)
Implementation Period	01/10/2023 – 30/09/2024 (12 Months)
Project Coordinator	İzmir Commodity Exchange (İTB)
Co-Beneficiaries	Aegean Forest Foundation, Ege University, Lifelong Learning, Vocational Education and Development Association, Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED)
Associates	İzmir Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, Olive Research Institute Directorate, Turuncu Association, İzmir Commodity Exchange Foundation for Education, Culture and Social Integration (BORSAV)
Project Budget	€248,149.66

Project Summary

The Holding on to Our Roots with Technology (HOTOR) Project aimed to enhance sustainable employment in the agricultural sector through technological transformation based on equality and within the framework of the decent jobs of the future approach.

Within the scope of the project, the information technology competencies of young farmers, higher education students and graduates were assessed, while meetings and workshops were held with relevant stakeholders to determine the conceptual framework of the training programs.

An online learning platform, mobile application and virtual reality modules were developed. Theoretical and practical training programs were organized for students and graduates studying agriculture and food-related fields, young farmers, and young people whose families work as seasonal agricultural workers.

The project activities were completed with the “Technology and Sustainability in Agriculture Conference” and a final meeting.

Project Outputs

Sixty young people specialized in agricultural technologies, facilitating their transition into the labor market.

Young people's adaptation to smart agricultural technologies and their digital competencies were improved by 80%, contributing to the development of a “new-generation young farmer” profile.

A total of 200 agricultural workers, including 120 women and 60 refugees, enhanced their professional skills through technology-based sectoral training programs.