Kampong Chhnang: The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training brought 11,970 job opportunities as well as information about the National Social Security (NSS) benefits and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs to the local people through the Labor, Social Security and Vocational Training Forum under the theme “Khmer Help Find Jobs and Provide Jobs for Khmer” held at the Samaki Meanchey District School, Kampong Chhnang Province on Friday morning, June 19, 2026, with the participation of nearly 500 people, including former workers returning from Thailand and young people looking for work.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Mao Thita, Secretary of State, High Representative of Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, said that Cambodia currently has more than 90,000 job opportunities across the country, while the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has strived to connect those job opportunities directly to citizens by bringing job opportunities from companies, factories, enterprises, associations and special economic zones to promote them to the local level so that job seekers can register, interview and get jobs immediately.
She emphasized that organizing this forum is in line with the Royal Government’s policy to promote the welfare and livelihood of citizens by creating and expanding job opportunities, reducing the cost and time of job search, and bringing employment services, social security, and skills training closer to the people.
At the same time, she said that the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training is continuing to carry out its mission of finding jobs for citizens, protecting the legal rights and benefits of workers and employees, and improving working conditions. She called on citizens to seize the abundant local job opportunities that are available to help build a stable life in their hometowns and contribute to the development of the national economy.
On that occasion, the Secretary of State highlighted the advantages of local work, stating that in addition to being able to live with family, you also receive many benefits from the B.S.C. Including occupational risks, healthcare, and pensions. At the same time, Madam also highlighted the potential risks of migrant work, such as safety issues, labor exploitation, lack of health care, and being away from family. For citizens who wish to work abroad, she advised choosing a legal recruitment company to ensure safety and receive high wages, including proper job benefits.
The Secretary of State also emphasized that the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has been strengthening human resource development through vocational training, with Kampong Chhnang province having a technical training institution. and vocational training to provide training services to citizens. Through the TVET program, 1.5 million former workers and youth can register for free training in many skills such as construction, mechanical repair, electrical equipment, air conditioning, baking, coffee making, and beauty, etc. The ministry has also launched a system for recognizing prior skills (RPL), which allows people to apply for tests to receive official skills certificates. For more information, please contact the Hotline 1297 for information related to job opportunities and 1286 for information related to B.S.C. benefits.
Please note that the 11,970 job opportunities that were brought to the forum were provided by many factories, companies, associations, and special economic zones, including factories Ventura Leatherwear MFW (CD) Co., Ltd., Thaco Africa Co., Ltd., Sinki Apparel (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., Uly International (Cambodia) Garment Co., Ltd., Minebea (Cambodia) Factory, Pursat Province, Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone and Association (RGPPSEZ) and Excel Asia Human Resources Co., Ltd., which recruit workers to work in Japan.
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