Çimentaş Wins Two Bronze Stevie® Awards with WeLearn Development Program!
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Çimentaş, the first private cement company in the Aegean Region, has received two Bronze Stevie® Awards at the Stevie Awards for Great Employers for its WeLearn Development Program, designed to support employee growth and development. The company was recognized in the categories of "Best Team Development Award" for its project-based learning approach and "Best Use of Blended Learning Award" for combining diverse learning methods into a comprehensive development journey.
WeLearn, a development program created by Çimentaş for employees in the early stages of their careers, earned Bronze Stevie® Awards in two categories at the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, one of the world's most respected business award programs.
The program was awarded Bronze in the “Best Team Development Award” category for its project-based learning model, which enables participants to develop solutions based on real business challenges. It also received a Bronze Stevie® Award in the “Best Use of Blended Learning Award” category for integrating face-to-face and online training sessions, one-on-one feedback, group coaching, and hands-on learning experiences into a unified development program.
A Development Journey That Connects Learning with Real-World Experience
Launched as part of Çimentaş’ commitment to becoming a continuously learning organization, WeLearn aims to strengthen communication skills, deepen a growth mindset, and enhance business management competencies among employees at the beginning of their professional careers.
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering topics ranging from self-awareness and effective communication to problem-solving, project development, presentation skills, financial literacy, and environmental sustainability.
Spanning approximately ten months, the development journey began with assessment and individual feedback sessions. It continued through face-to-face and online training programs, group coaching activities, leadership meetings, internal training sessions, and development follow-up meetings. Throughout the program, participants had the opportunity to apply what they learned to real business challenges.
Turning Learning into Tangible Projects
As part of WeLearn, participant teams worked on three separate projects addressing areas of improvement within the company. By leveraging data analysis, site visits, team workshops, and various problem-solving methodologies, participants developed project proposals and presented their recommendations to company leaders.
At the end of the program, participants delivered presentations showcasing both their team projects and their individual development journeys. The first edition of WeLearn concluded with a certificate ceremony recognizing those who successfully completed the program.
The two Bronze Stevie® Awards earned by Çimentaş demonstrate the international recognition of the company's strategic commitment to employee development, the strong collaboration across different functions, and the collective efforts of all teams contributing to the program.
Çimentaş will continue to implement initiatives that help employees reach their full potential, transform learning into business impact, and strengthen a culture of continuous learning across the organization.
About Çimentaş
With more than 75 years of experience, Çimentaş is one of the key subsidiaries of the Cementir Group, operating in the cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete sectors.
Founded in İzmir as the first private cement company in the Aegean Region, Çimentaş operates an integrated network that includes cement plants in İzmir, Elazığ, and Edirne; 23 ready-mix concrete facilities across Türkiye; aggregate operations in İzmir; and modern waste management activities based in Manisa.
By placing sustainable growth and environmental responsibility at the heart of its operations, Çimentaş aims to create long-term value through a production approach built on high-quality standards.
People are at the center of Çimentaş’ corporate culture. The company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, supporting diversity and inclusion, and promoting wellbeing. Through competency and development programs, Çimentaş supports professional growth while continuously improving the employee experience through safe working environments and social benefits.
Drawing strength from its deep-rooted heritage and the vision of being part of the Cementir Group, Çimentaş continues to focus on sustainable growth and social contribution while creating long-term value together with all its stakeholders.