Under the "Programme for the Enhancement of Integrated Regional Development in GAP and Mitigation of Socio-economic Disparities-Stage II" jointly implemented by GAP Regional Development Administration and the United Nations Development Programme, the GAP Administration, Siirt Governorate, Habitat and Agenda 21 Youth Association and Sancak Textiles Co. came together to launch a vocational training project in textiles which would guarantee employment for its participants.

The project envisages the delivery of vocational training to 600 young persons who will then be employed at the plant to be opened in Siirt in April 2006 by the Sancak Textiles Co. The training will take place from May 2006 to December 2007 in groups. Training topics in relation to the textiles industry include yarn cleaning, maintenance of machinery, quality control and ironing. Literate persons in the age group 16-30 are eligible for application. Recruitment for employment will start in July 2006 in groups of 100 persons. Applications will be received by the Youth Centre in Siirt. The project also introduces a quota whereby 30 % of new recruits have to be females. The Governorate of Siirt prepared and allocated Evren Community Centre as the venue of training. The GAP Administration procured materials (yarn, cloth, spare parts for machinery, etc.) needed in training and undertook the organisation of applications together with the Sancak Textiles Co. The company gave assurance that 100% of trainees completing their training would be provided jobs at the textile plant.