TSPB ANNUAL REPORT 2017

TCMA Training Mobile Application “Birlikte Egitim” (TCMA Training) mobile application, developed for helping prepare for licensing exams in relation to Capital Market Activities, was used by 669 individuals during 2017. Providing a question bank for candidates preparing for the Licensing Exams, the mobile application content has been developed by experienced trainers. Compatible with mobile devices with Android operating systems, the application has been instrumental in better preparation of the candidates who have solved the question sets. Free Training for University Students In 2017, the Association continued to offer free training 
to students attending the relevant departments of universities, an initiative commenced in 2012. Quotas for 5 students were reserved in each of the licensing exam preparation programs, professional development and personal development courses, which were allocated free of charge on a first-apply, first-served basis. During 2017, a total of 15 students attended the Association’s training programs within the scope of the free quotas assigned. Capital Markets Scholarship Based on the Board of Directors decision, the Association instituted a “Capital Markets Scholarship” program for undergraduate students effective from 2014/2015 academic year. Within this frame, a total of 12 university students are provided with scholarships through the Turkish Education Foundation (TEV) until the end of their undergraduate studies. 9 undergraduate students gained access to the “Capital Markets Scholarship” in 2015/2016 academic year, 6 in 2016/2017 academic year and 3 in 2017/2018 academic year. While questions relating to the “Capital Markets Scholarship” can be mailed to info@birlikteegitim.org , applications are collected from www.tev.org.tr . TCMA Training Social Media Accounts Launched in July 2016 with the objective of announcing our training activities and discussing current educational matters, “Birlikte Eğitim” (TCMA Training) LinkedIn group’s followers reached 298 people. While Facebook page that went live in 2015 reached more than 3,600 fans, the number of the followers on the Twitter account went up to 458. Certified Financial English Education In cooperation with New York Studio Language Schools, the Association organized “Financial English” education. Financial English education is designed for participants working in the business world and finance sector with knowledge of the English language in intermediate or upper-intermediate level. The program dealt with the basic concepts in the financial sector. Having started on 6 March 2017 and gone on for 13.5 weeks, the program was attended by 11 people, who were presented participation certificates at the conclusion of the training. Capital Market Training and Career Program for University Students Between 20 & 22 September 2017, the Association organized a free-of-charge training program for university students who had won free-of-charge training program in the lots drawn at the university seminars held in 2016-2017 academic year and in previous years, in an effort to assist them in their career selection and to give an introduction to capital markets. Under the training program, expert trainers gave the students information about financial markets and exchanges, capital market legislation, economy, personal development, and talent and career management. At the end Training 42 TCMA 2017 Annual Report