Program Launch On Wednesday, September 23, the İş Bankası Museum opened its doors to high‑school students with the first workshop of the 11‑week "Economics at Work" program, titled "What Is Economics?".
Program Details The program is entirely free and is designed to give students hands‑on experience with economic concepts through interactive games, group work and real‑life examples each week.
Limited Resources Sustainability Budget Management Investment Globalization Game Theory Education Students will learn to connect economic ideas to everyday life, fostering economic thinking.
Academic Support The initiative is coordinated by Prof.
Murat Birdal of Istanbul University’s Faculty of Economics, with contributions from Prof.
Zahide Ayyıldız Onaran, Dr.
Elif Asoy Küçükkişnişci, and Arch.
Deniz Oktay.
"These workshops will keep young people curious about economics and help them become financially conscious," said Prof.
Murat Birdal.
Participation High‑school students can register by applying at the museum.
The program remains free of charge.
Conclusion With the new term underway, the program offers an excellent opportunity for young people to step into economic thinking and prepare for the future through enhanced financial literacy.
New 'Economics at Work' Workshops for High School Students Begin at İş Bankası Museum
İş Bankası Museum has launched a new 11‑week free 'Economics at Work' program for high‑school students, featuring interactive workshops on budgeting, sustainability, global economics and more.
