IRPC Empowers Seniors with 'Pork Buns' Culinary Skills in 9th Training Program

Thailand's leading petrochemical company, IRPC, has launched its 9th vocational training program aimed at empowering senior citizens by teaching them the skills to make 'pork buns.' This initiative seeks to equip the elderly with new professional abilities, enabling them to generate income while maintaining social connections. Specifically, the program imparts the techniques for creating popular pork buns, supporting their potential to start their own businesses or engage in local sales. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, IRPC places significant emphasis on contributing to the local community. The company has been implementing various programs focused on improving the quality of life and empowering senior citizens, with this pork bun making skill transfer being a key component. The program is also noteworthy as a response to the increasing aging population in Thai society and the associated challenges in social welfare and elderly employment. There is a growing need across Thailand to create an environment where seniors can leverage their experience and knowledge to continuously contribute to socio-economic activities. Source: MGR Online (Regional)