In its attempt to become a member of the European Union (EU), Turkey is challenged to upgrade its workforce to keep up with economic developments and improve the living conditions in the country. Multiple policy players on global, European and transnational levels are assisting in reforming Turkey's vocational education and training (VET) sector. Based on the analysis of policy papers, the policy transfer processes that are taking place at these different levels have been critically examined. The authors project that in the medium term, EU policies might have the most significant effect on the future shape of VET in the country. (Contains 17 notes and 1 figure.)