Acıpayam Vocational School Continues to Strengthen Its Practical Training Infrastructure
The Opening Ceremony of the Securitas Future Security Classroom at Pamukkale University (PAU) Acıpayam Vocational School was held on 3 November with the participation of PAU Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör.
Acıpayam Vocational School, a leading higher education institution that stands out for its efforts to strengthen high-quality academic education through practical training, its collaborations with the private sector, and the various workshops and laboratories it has established, has added another achievement to its record. Within the scope of a protocol signed with Securitas, a leading company in the private security sector, the Securitas Future Security Classroom was officially opened with the participation of Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör, Securitas representatives, district protocol members, academic and administrative staff, and students.
The ceremony began with a moment of silence, followed by the National Anthem, and continued with a screening of the Acıpayam Vocational School promotional video. The opening address was delivered by Vocational School Director Prof. Dr. Ali Kurt, followed by speeches from Securitas Türkiye Vice President Memet Hanlıoğlu and Rector Prof. Dr. Mahmud Güngör.
Following the speeches, Rector Güngör and Director Kurt presented gifts and plaques to Securitas representatives. The ceremony continued with the invitation to the stage of members of the Securitas team who had worked diligently for days on the Securitas Future Security Classroom: Türkiye Regional Manager Barış Caner, Denizli Manager Necati Akan, Erman Öztürk, Engin Orta, Doğukan Yıldırım, Yasin Hıdır and Mr. Önder.
The academic staff of the Private Security and Protection Programme who contributed to making this important collaboration possible were also thanked. These included Department Head Lecturer Sinan Avan, Lecturer Dr. Aylin Arık, Lecturer Dr. İkbal Vurucu and Lecturer Dr. İlknur Özdemir Çelik.
The opening ceremony continued with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Securitas Future Security Classroom. Company representatives and programme instructors then provided the guests with information about the equipment.