The Journey of Unemployed Adults from Financial Literacy to Enterpreneurship

<< Background >>With the rapid development of technology, an environment that provides easier access to financial services has been created. This situation has increased the importance of financial literacy. Digital developments have enabled the emergence of new financial products and services for businesses and individuals. However, financial and digital information is needed to effectively benefit from these new products and services. Increasing financial and digital literacy has encouraged individuals' participation in business life and contributed to increasing financial well-being. To increase financial and digital literacy and entrepreneurial knowledge, a special training program for adults should be implemented. With the project, an innovative financial literacy training program enriched with digital literacy and entrepreneurship information was developed. The written training program will be shared with institutions such as universities, distance / continuous education centers, public education centers, general directorate of lifelong learning and will contribute to increasing financial literacy and reducing unemployment both in our country and partner countries.<< Objectives >>An innovative financial literacy education program that supports entrepreneurship and digital literacy was created using the learning model. This program was implemented with pilot training for adults, enabling it to be used in formal and non-formal education institutions.Significant steps have been taken in Turkey and partner countries to increase adults' opportunities to access the labor market and promote employment, ensuring that citizens are financially conscious and responsible. Thus, the aim of increasing social welfare was also served.<< Implementation >>Activities carried out in the project are:Quarterly, Progress and Final Reports: A final report is presented along with quarterly progress reports that will allow us to monitor the progress of the project, its success and revisions when necessary.Guides: A guide book detailing the implementation stages of the project has been prepared.Steering Committee (SC) and Internal Peer Review Committee (IPRC): These committees, formed with the participation of one member from each partner organization, provided the direction and internal evaluation of the project.Online Communication Activities: An effective communication system has been established to ensure that all partners are informed about project activities.Meetings, Planning and Monitoring (TPMs): A total of 5 TPMs were held throughout the project, and in addition to information sharing, the direct contributions of partner institutions were also discussed.Learning, Teaching and Training Event (LTTA) for Training of Trainers: A learning event was organized for trainers and the necessary skills were transferred.Multiplier Event (ME): A multiplier event was organized in all partner countries to announce the project results and raise awareness.Pilot Training: Pilot training was carried out in partner countries within the scope of the project. Tests were applied to the participants before and after the training. Additionally, training evaluation surveys were conducted after the pilot training. These tests and surveys were analyzed and reports were prepared.Project Website: A website that all partners can use to provide access to project outputs and resources has been created.Social Media Accounts, Videos and Presentations: Different social media platforms were used and videos and presentations were made to reach and disseminate the target audience of the project.Impact Analysis Report: At the end of the project, a report evaluating the impact of the project was presented at the Main Multiplier Activity by MCBU, the coordinator organization, and work was started to publish it as a book.<< Results >>This project has three main results:Research Report and Proposal: The first result of the project was a report and proposal containing the results of the research to be conducted in the field of financial literacy. and translated into the languages of the partner countries.Financial Literacy Training Program Including Digital Literacy and Entrepreneurship: As a second result, a financial literacy training program focused on digital literacy and entrepreneurship was developed.e-learning Platform: As the third result, an e-learning platform was created within the scope of the project, and education opportunities were offered to large audiences through this platform.The implementation of the project supported the participants in developing their financial literacy, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, self-confidence and leadership knowledge and skills by assisting them in project development, implementation and management skills. In this way, prejudices at the European level have been reduced and a new vision has emerged in social and professional development.Through the web portal created with the project, the public was able to access and use the training program remotely.In addition, various activities were carried out by all partners to disseminate the project results at local, regional, national and European levels.