The National Internship Program is an early-career development initiative implemented under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, with the support of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and under the coordination of the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR). The program aims to enable young people to benefit from career opportunities offered by public institutions and private sector organizations. Through this initiative, the program seeks to enhance young people's employability, promote equal opportunities in access to career development, and extend these opportunities to students from all university departments.

Students applying to the National Internship Program are evaluated through a transparent and innovative assessment method based on their academic/professional, artistic/social, and athletic competency scores, taking into account their academic performance, skill development activities, and overall achievements. Employers extend internship offers objectively based on applicants' scores in these competency areas, without access to their personal identities or university information.

In addition to its success in Türkiye, the National Internship Program has attracted international recognition and has been highlighted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as an example of good practice. The program provides numerous young people with the opportunity to gain practical work experience while still pursuing their university education and to develop early awareness of career opportunities.