Bornova’s neighborhood heads took a well-deserved break from their busy work in their neighborhoods by participating in a pasta-making event at the Bornova Municipality Kitchen Workshop in EVKA-3. Guided by professional chefs, the neighborhood heads prepared dough and cooked their own dishes. Emphasizing the spirit of solidarity, Mayor Ömer Eşki highlighted that the workshop serves as a hub for social interaction and production. The center also contributes to employment by offering job-guaranteed vocational courses in cooperation with professional chambers, as well as free gastronomy courses for residents of all ages.

Bornova’s neighborhood heads came together at the Pasta-Making Workshop held at the Bornova Municipality Kitchen Workshop in EVKA-3. Taking a break from their busy schedules managing their neighborhoods, the local representatives put on their chef aprons and showed off their culinary skills. Under the guidance of professional chefs, they prepared, carefully cut, and cooked their own pasta dough. Enjoying the experience of producing together, the neighborhood heads both relaxed and strengthened their professional solidarity.

Mayor Eşki: “Our Kitchen Workshop Is a Hub for Sharing and Learning”

Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki stated that events of this kind at the Kitchen Workshop strengthen social bonds. Emphasizing lifelong learning and social municipalism, Mayor Eşki said:

“Our neighborhood heads are our closest colleagues in Bornova. We were delighted to welcome them to an enjoyable workshop this time, after they spend their days working tirelessly to address the needs of our residents. Our Kitchen Workshop in EVKA-3 is not simply a place where food is prepared; it has become a dynamic center where the people of Bornova socialize, share, and produce together.”

Both Hobbies and Job-Guaranteed Vocational Courses

The Bornova Municipality Kitchen Workshop offers more than enjoyable daily workshops; it also makes a direct contribution to employment. Through job-guaranteed vocational courses organized in cooperation with relevant professional chambers, many residents of Bornova are being supported in entering the workforce.

In addition, the center continues to offer a wide range of free courses for Bornova residents of all ages, including children, young people and seniors, as well as women and men. These courses cover topics such as cake and cookie making, traditional jam and pickling, world cuisine, pasta-making techniques, and barista training.