Phnom Penh: As of May 2026, the government’s TVET 1.5M program for young people from poor and vulnerable families has received more than 170,000 applications, of which about 100,000 are currently studying or have successfully graduated.
Mr. Sun Mesa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, said: “The increase in enrollment reflects the public’s trust in the government’s skills training programs, which help young people develop skills and expand job opportunities and increase income. In addition, it will boost the interest of young people in skills training and preparation for the job market.
He said A key factor that has made the program so popular is its flexible learning schedule, which allows students to choose their study time according to their actual situation, such as those who are working or have family obligations, especially providing long-term benefits to young people and professionals.
At the same time, Mr. Sun Mesa called on young people who want to develop their skills and increase their job opportunities to register for the TVET 1.5M program to acquire skills that meet the needs of the job market and increase their chances of getting a decent job after graduation.
This training program for approximately 1.5 million young people from poor and vulnerable families was officially launched by the Royal Government on November 14, 2023. For young people from poor and vulnerable families, enrolling in this program is not only free, but also receives a subsidy of 280,000 riels to cover their daily living expenses during the four-month study period.
Young people from ordinary families can also attend school for free, but they do not receive the same subsidies as young people from poor and vulnerable families.
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