Iskur

What Iskur does

İŞKUR (Türkiye İş Kurumu) is Turkey's national public employment service institution, established in 1936 and headquartered in Yenimahalle, Ankara, with operations through provincial directorates in all 81 Turkish provinces and a workforce of over 10,000 employees. Operating under Law No. 4904 and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, İŞKUR delivers job matching, vocational training, on-the-job training, unemployment insurance administration, the Wage Guarantee Fund, Short-Time Working Allowance, and targeted employment programs for women (İş Pozitif), persons with disabilities (Engelsiz İŞKUR), ex-convicts, and youth (Gençliğin Üretim Çağı / İŞKUR Gençlik Programı). In 2026, the institution recorded 750,134 successful job placements against 93,697 active job postings. All services are provided free of charge to both job seekers and employers.

The institution operates a multi-platform digital infrastructure including the e-Şube online portal (esube.iskur.gov.tr), mobile applications for iOS and Android, the DABİS operational database, the Aday Havuz Sistemi (Candidate Pool System), the Açık İş Haritası (Open Job Map), the Sanal İstihdam Fuarı (Virtual Job Fair), and integration with Turkey's e-Devlet (e-Government) portal. The institution holds ISO 27001 certification for information security management. Sub-brand platforms target distinct user segments: İş Pozitif for women's employment, Engelsiz İŞKUR for accessibility, Staj for internships, and Job Clubs (İş Kulüpleri) for group-based career counseling. Distribution combines physical directorates with digital self-service channels and the ALO 170 call center.

İŞKUR is wholly government-funded through the Turkish state budget and generates no commercial revenue. It does not compete in commercial markets but exercises statutory monopoly over unemployment insurance administration and enforcement of disabled/ex-convict employment quotas. The 2024-2028 Strategic Plan governs multi-year service development, and recent partnerships include Türk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB) for women's employment, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) for financial literacy, and the Basın İlan Kurumu for joint publicity initiatives. The institution is led by General Director Samet Güneş.

Name

Iskur

Legal name

Türkiye İş Kurumu

Website

https://iskur.gov.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

İŞKUR is Turkey's national public employment service, operating across all 81 provinces to deliver free job matching, vocational training, unemployment insurance, and targeted employment programs to job seekers, employers, and special groups including women, disabled persons, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Employment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Administration of Human Resource Programs (9231)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor & Employment Administration (Workforce Regulation & Programs) (BPAIAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN)

Keywords

• Public employment services
• Vocational training programs
• Unemployment insurance administration
• Job placement services
• Labor market programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yenimahalle

Offices81 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: İŞKUR is a government institution funded by the Turkish Republic Ministry of Family and Social Services. All employment services, training programs, and allowances are funded by public resources and provided free of charge to citizens. The institution does not generate commercial revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

İŞKUR (Türkiye İş Kurumu) is Turkey's statutory public employment service, operating under the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. It matches job seekers with employers through a nationwide network of 81 provincial directorates, a digital e-branch portal, and mobile applications. It also administers unemployment insurance, wage guarantee funds, vocational and on-the-job training, and targeted employment programs for women, youth, disabled individuals, and ex-convicts, all provided free of charge to citizens.

Product overview

İŞKUR operates as a unified employment services platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services. The core offering centers on the E-Şube electronic portal for online job seeking and employer services, supplemented by specialized sub-brands including İş Pozitif (women's employment), Engelsiz İŞKUR (disability services), Staj (internships), and Gençliğin Üretim Çağı (youth programs). The service portfolio encompasses active labor market programs such as Mesleki Eğitim Kursları (vocational training) and İşbaşı Eğitim Programı (on-the-job training), unemployment insurance benefits including İşsizlik Ödeneği, Kısa Çalışma Ödeneği, and Ücret Garanti Fonu, along with targeted support services for disabled persons, ex-convicts, and disadvantaged groups. Supporting digital infrastructure includes Aday Havuz Sistemi (candidate matching), DABİS (operational database), Açık İş Haritası and İşe Yerleştirme Haritası (geographic analytics tools), and mobile applications for both job seekers and employers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• İş Pozitif: Women's Employment System - a program promoting women's employment in Turkey
• İŞKUR Gençlik Programı
• Engelsiz İŞKUR
• İş Kulüpleri
• ALO 170

Products and services

• E-Şube (Electronic Branch) Online portal enabling job seekers to register, search for jobs, manage applications, create CVs, and access İŞKUR services electronically. Core digital front door for the institution's services.
• İş Pozitif (Women's Employment System) Positive-discrimination program for women's employment providing training, job matching, promotion programs, career fairs, and support services specifically targeting female job seekers.
• Engelsiz İŞKUR (Accessible İŞKUR) Accessibility-focused platform providing employment services for persons with disabilities, including specialized job matching, assistive technology, and supported-employment services.
• Staj (Internship Platform) Internship program platform connecting students and young job seekers with employers offering internship opportunities across Turkey.
• Gençliğin Üretim Çağı (Youth Production Age) Youth employment initiative featuring regional career fairs and programs designed to connect young people aged 15-29 with employers across Turkey.
• Aday Havuz Sistemi (Candidate Pool System) Database system that pools candidate information and matches job seekers with appropriate employment opportunities based on skills and qualifications.
• Mesleki Eğitim Kursları (Vocational Training Courses) Professional training programs designed to improve employability by providing skills development in various occupations for job seekers.
• İşbaşı Eğitim Programı (On-the-Job Training Program) Practical workplace training program allowing job seekers to gain real work experience with employers, often with subsequent employment obligations.
• İşsizlik Ödeneği (Unemployment Benefit) Financial assistance provided to eligible unemployed individuals who meet contribution requirements during their job search period.
• Kısa Çalışma Ödeneği (Short-Time Work Allowance) Income support for workers facing temporary reduction in work hours or temporary suspension of operations due to economic conditions.
• Ücret Garanti Fonu (Wage Guarantee Fund) Fund providing coverage for up to three months of unpaid wages when employers face insolvency, bankruptcy, or unable-to-pay situations.
• Yarım Çalışma Ödeneği (Partial Unemployment Benefit) Benefits for new parents or adoptive parents returning to work on a reduced schedule after birth or adoption of a child.
• Engelli ve Eski Hükümlü Projeleri (Disabled and Ex-Convict Projects) Special employment support projects and grants for disabled individuals and ex-convicts including training, rehabilitation, sheltered workplace support, and job placement assistance.
• Yurtdışı İstihdam (Overseas Employment) International employment services facilitating placement of Turkish workers with foreign employers through bilateral agreements.
• Sanal İstihdam Fuarı (Virtual Job Fair) Digital platform enabling virtual career fairs and job-matching events connecting employers with job seekers online.
• İŞKUR Mobil Uygulama (Mobile Application) Mobile app available on iOS and Android enabling users to access İŞKUR services on smartphones and tablets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 750,134 job placements completed in 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Basın İlan Kurumu (Press Advertisement Institution)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2025Cooperation protocol signed between İŞKUR and the Press Advertisement Institution for joint initiatives related to employment and public information.
• TEB (Türk Ekonomi Bankası)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2025Banking partnership under the İş Pozitif program. TEB collaborates with İŞKUR to support women's employment initiatives through the İş Pozitif platform.
• SPK (Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu / Capital Markets Board of Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2025Cooperation protocol for spreading financial literacy. İŞKUR and SPK collaborate to provide financial literacy training and awareness programs for job seekers and citizens utilizing İŞKUR services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kariyer.net: Turkey's leading private online job platform competes with İŞKUR's matching function for employer recruitment spend, especially in mid-to-senior roles. Provides comparable job listing and CV services commercially, complementing rather than replacing İŞKUR's free public service and benefits administration.
• Indeed: Global private job search engine competes with İŞKUR's e-branch portal for online job seeker attention and employer job postings. Provides similar job listing and matching services at scale, particularly for white-collar and cross-border roles.

Direct peers

• France Travail: France's national employment agency (formerly Pôle Emploi) is a directly comparable public employment service delivering job matching, unemployment insurance administration, training programs, and employer recruitment support. Operates a similar phygital model with nationwide branch coverage and unified digital portal.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit: Germany's federal employment agency operates the closest analog to İŞKUR: a national public employment service administering unemployment benefits, job matching, vocational training, and labor market programs across physical branches and digital channels. Both institutions combine statutory authority with nationwide service delivery and active labor market programs.
• Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE): Spain's national public employment service administers unemployment benefits, manages job listings, runs active employment policies, and operates employment offices regionally. Directly mirrors İŞKUR's combined benefits-administration and job-matching mandate within a national-scale institutional framework.
• UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen): The Netherlands' employee insurance agency administers unemployment benefits, sickness/disability benefits, and works with the public employment service on job matching. Shares İŞKUR's combination of statutory benefit administration with labor market reintegration programs.
• Arbetsförmedlingen: Sweden's public employment service provides job matching, career counseling, and labor market programs through both digital channels and physical offices nationwide. Operates a similarly integrated welfare-to-work model with strong emphasis on active labor market programs targeting youth and disadvantaged groups.
• Jobcentre Plus (DWP): Part of the UK Department for Work and Pensions, Jobcentre Plus delivers job-seeking support, benefit administration, and employer services through nationwide offices with strong welfare-to-work orientation. Comparable institutional design and dual benefits-plus-matching mandate to İŞKUR.

Others

• EURES: European job mobility portal co-operates with national PES bodies (including İŞKUR) to facilitate cross-border job matching. İŞKUR explicitly runs overseas employment services, making EURES a complementary ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• International Labour Organization (ILO): UN agency setting labor standards and policies. İŞKUR engages with ILO on labor market statistics, policy frameworks, and international cooperation projects. Not a competitor but a thematically related institution shaping the institutional context in which İŞKUR operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/turkiyeiskurumu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/iskur
• Facebookfacebook.com/TurkiyeIsKurumu
• Instagraminstagram.com/iskur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iskur

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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