Karaman Provincial Directorate for National Education
Karaman MEM | Türkiye
Institution Bio
Karaman Provincial Directorate for National Education (Karaman MEM) is a local public authority responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising formal and non-formal education and training across Karaman Province, Türkiye. Its remit covers pre-school, primary and secondary education, vocational education and training (VET), special education and adult learning. Karaman MEM oversees approximately 250 educational institutions, serving more than 45,500 learners and working with thousands of teachers and administrative staff.
Through its Strategy Development Branch / R&D Unit, Karaman MEM develops and implements national and international education projects, supports institutional capacity building, and organises in-service training, seminars and project-development activities for schools and educators. The Directorate holds Erasmus+ Accreditations in School Education, Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education, providing a long-term framework for international cooperation and professional learning.
Karaman MEM coordinates 17 vocational education institutions across the province, covering a wide range of occupational fields, including Food Technology and Food and Beverage Services. This network supports strong links between vocational learning, practical skills development and local labour-market needs.
Within RestaCOVE, Karaman MEM is a project partner and leads WP5 communication activities. It contributes its public-authority and VET coordination experience to the dissemination of project activities and results, supporting stakeholder engagement, transferability and the connection between vocational education and sustainable collective catering, green skills and digital transformation.
Key Facts
Type: Local Public Body | Network: Approx. 250 educational institutions | Learners: 45,500+ | VET institutions: 17