The Youth Social Investment Program “NEW”, implemented by Shell Türkiye in cooperation with the new generation learning initiative Bilim VirusIDE” is entering its fourth year.
Applications for the program, which aims to help 2nd and 3rd year university students gain new century competencies and thus step into the business world with strength, started on January 12 via Youthall.
Shell Türkiye’s social investment program İLER, which has been running since 2023 to support young people in preparing for the future.IDEApplications have started for the new term of . The program, carried out by Bilim Virus, is strengthened every year in line with the needs of young people and the changing dynamics of the business world, and also encourages young people to take an active role in solving global problems.
Applications for the program, which can be attended by 2nd and 3rd year university students studying in different regions of Türkiye, who are curious about change and dream of a sustainable future, have started to be received through the Youthall platform as of January 12, 2026. Applications will close on January 21, 2026.
In its fourth year, the FORWARD program provides young people with theoretical knowledge as well as the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have acquired in real life. Program; It consists of three main modules: Learning Module, Business Simulation and Project Production Step.
Participants will develop their 21st century competencies with nine different trainings from expert trainers, including Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies, Design-Focused Thinking, Creativity and Innovation, and Critical Thinking, and will gain experience in solving complex problems as a team thanks to business simulation. At the final of the program, they will develop their own projects in the fields of Accessible and Clean Energy, Reducing Inequalities, Climate Action, Responsible Production and Consumption and Sustainable Cities and Communities from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and appear before the jury. 10 young people who successfully complete the program will have the right to participate in internship and youth programs at Shell Türkiye.
“Young people are solution-oriented “we need your energy
Shell Türkiye Corporate Relations Director and Shell & Turcas Executive Board Member Meltem Okyar Perdecistated that they are excited about the program entering its fourth year and continued: “As Shell Turkey, we prioritize supporting the development of young people in our journey that is as old as our Republic. While the business world and social life are changing rapidly, we are also moving forward.”IDE With our program, we open a safe space for young people to discover their potential, experience without fear of making mistakes, and learn from each other. We aim to support them in empowering them with new century competencies, identifying problems and producing sustainable solutions. The visionary projects put forward by young people in the first three years of the program show us all that we are on the right track. “We will continue to shape the future with the energy of our youth in the fourth term.”
Candidates who want to apply to the FORWARD program, which is open to the participation of 2nd and 3rd year university students, and get detailed information, can visit https://www.youthall.
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