Marketing and Advertising Students Connect with the Business World at MARMARAKAF26
Students from the Marketing and Advertising Department at Balıkesir University’s Balıkesir Vocational School participated in the Marmara Career Fair 2026 (MARMARAKAF’26), held on May 12-13, 2026. Hosted by Bursa Uludağ University under the coordination of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and İŞKUR, the event was attended by the students alongside Balıkesir Vocational School Deputy Director, Lecturer Özgür Yılmaz.
As one of the most comprehensive career organizations in the region, MARMARAKAF’26 saw active participation from Balıkesir University, which is one of the partner universities. The event was attended by rectors, vice-rectors, and representatives from all 22 partner universities.
The Balıkesir University delegation participated in career events, sectoral meetings, and programs focused on university-industry collaboration throughout the fair, closely following initiatives designed to support student career planning.
Designed to connect university students and graduates with the professional world, MARMARAKAF’26 featured intense interest in internships, job opportunities, career talks, corporate presentations, and professional development activities.
During the fair, Marketing Program students visited the booths of numerous institutions and organizations, most notably ASELSAN, HAVELSAN, ROKETSAN, STM, SÜTAŞ, and Anadolu Agency, where they held discussions with industry representatives. These interactions provided students with the opportunity to gather information regarding human resources processes, internship possibilities, career prospects, and sectoral expectations across various industries.
