The Furniture and Decoration Program at Kastamonu University's Tosya Vocational School (MYO), with its strong collaborations with the industry and application-oriented education, offers its students a guarantee of employment after graduation. The department provides an education opportunity intertwined with the industry thanks to its location in Tosya, one of Turkey's leading furniture production centers.
The Furniture and Decoration Program trains individuals equipped with practical education as well as theoretical knowledge. Department students get experience by engaging in real-world production processes in workshops throughout their studies. Internships and on-the-job training in local businesses prepare graduates for the industry.
Graduates of the department can easily find jobs in furniture companies in and around Kastamonu, especially in Tosya. The university also facilitates the integration of students into the labor market through employment tracking systems and graduate support units.
In the Furniture and Decoration Program, the traditional aspects of woodworking are blended with modern production techniques. The program offers a great opportunity for both individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and technical staff who want to specialize in the sector. Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, stated that the Tosya Vocational School Furniture and Decoration Department has created an exemplary model based on university-industry cooperation, and he provided the following statements: "This program, located in Tosya—considered the heart of the furniture industry—not only provides our students with technical knowledge but also equips them for a full profession with job opportunities awaiting them upon graduation."
Our students can transition directly from education to business life."
