A special panel titled “Being a Woman: Life, Struggle, and Success”, jointly organized by our Vocational School and the Entrepreneurship and Career Student Club, was held on the occasion of March 8, International Women’s Day at the ERL College Conference Hall with high attendance.

    The panel, which focused on women’s place in society, the challenges they face, and their inspiring success stories, attracted great interest from the audience. The event began with a moment of silence and the Turkish National Anthem. It continued with opening speeches delivered by Konya Ereğli District Governor Mr. Oğuz Cem MURAT and our School Director Prof. Dr. Metin ARMAĞAN.

     Moderated by our faculty member Lecturer Melek YAMANER ÖZDEMİR, the panel featured the following esteemed speakers who shared their experiences and inspiring stories:

• Ms. İrem Buse POLAT, Judge of Ereğli Civil Court of First Instance

• Ms. Merve BOSTANCI, Ereğli Public Prosecutor

• Ms. Rukiye İVGEN, Director of Ereğli Land Registry Office

• Ms. Nurgül GÜÇLÜ, Representative of the Chamber of Architects – Ereğli Branch

• Ms. Özge SÜRER, Gendarmerie Non-Commissioned Officer

• Ms. Zehra DÜNDAR, Teacher

     At the conclusion of the panel, flowers and certificates of appreciation were presented to the speakers.

     We extend our heartfelt thanks to our school administration, the Entrepreneurship and Career Student Club, and everyone who contributed to the successful organization of the event. We also sincerely thank the distinguished protocol members, our guest speakers, ERL College and Ereğli Commodity Exchange for their support, and all our valued guests for their participation.

     We celebrate March 8, International Women’s Day, and extend our best wishes to all women.