Turkey opens vocational training school in Syria

By Omer Koparan and Adham Kako

JARABULUS (AA) - A Turkish university opened a vocational training school in northwestern Syrian city of Jarabulus.

Turkey continues its efforts to normalize the life in the city following the Operation Euphrates Shield -- which liberated northern Syrian region from terrorists between August 2016 and March 2017.

The last of a string of efforts in security, health, service and education, Turkey’s Gaziantep University launched a school in Jarabulus, which trains 160 students in different areas, including, first aid, theology and office administration.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Abdullatif al-Mohammed, the regional training officer, said the training addresses the needs of the region.

Abdurrahman Muhammed, an office management student, expressed his content for continuing his college education.

"I hope more students will benefit our school. The graduates will have a major contribution to the region," he said.

Abdullah Isa, a student in first aid department, thanked Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for their contribution to Syrians' education.

"Gaziantep University gave us the opportunity to complete our education we could not complete due to the civil war. We will contribute to the region's development," he said.