Cambodia Promotes Domestic Employment with 3,800 Job Opportunities and Social Protection

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, under the theme "Khmer Helps Find Jobs and Gives Jobs to Khmer," held a forum on employment, social security, and vocational training on August 1, 2026, in Kanchai Mea District, Prey Veng Province. The event offered over 600 citizens, particularly former migrant workers from Thailand and job-seeking youth, access to 3,800 job opportunities, social security benefits (B.S.S.), and vocational training (TVET) programs. Ms. Mao Thida, Secretary of State, representing His Excellency Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, stated that there are currently over 90,000 job openings nationwide. This forum brought 3,800 opportunities from enterprises, companies, and factories directly to the local community, allowing citizens to register, undergo interviews, and potentially secure immediate employment. She emphasized that these opportunities are part of the government's and ministry's efforts to ensure citizens, especially returning migrant workers, find decent jobs, earn income, and improve their family's living standards. Domestic employment contributes to nation-building and family well-being, with workers receiving B.S.S. benefits such as work injury compensation, healthcare, and pensions, similar to civil servants. Pregnant women are entitled to prenatal check-ups, healthcare, and subsidies until their child reaches two years of age. Ms. Thida highlighted the persistent risks associated with working in Thailand, including safety issues, labor exploitation, lack of health coverage, violence, discrimination, and family separation. In response, the ministry has implemented a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment for eight construction-related trades, providing official skill certificates to ensure proper employment and fair wages. Furthermore, former migrant workers and youth can enroll in free technical training programs through the "1.5 Million TVET" initiative at the Prey Veng Polytechnic Institute or via mobile training units. The programs cover diverse skills such as construction, machinery repair, electrical work, air conditioning, baking, coffee making, and salon services, aligning with the policy of ensuring each citizen possesses at least one lifelong skill to establish their own businesses. Ms. Thida urged citizens to disseminate information about job opportunities, B.S.S. benefits, and TVET programs to their families and friends. For those seeking higher salaries abroad, she advised choosing legal recruitment companies and verifying lists with authorities or contacting the hotlines: 1297 for employment matching and 1286 for B.S.S. services. The over 3,800 job opportunities presented at the forum included positions from companies such as Takco Agri Company, San Feng (Cambodia) Company Limited, Cambodia Garment Training Institute (CGTI), and labor export companies recruiting for Japan. Source: Kampuchea Thmey Local