IBC Education Working Group Appoints New Leadership to Enhance Skills Development

Carrie Cameron has been appointed Chair of the International Business Chamber of Cambodia’s Education Working Group, with Dr. Kaknika Lin taking on the role of Vice Chair. The appointments bring together two experienced education leaders who will support greater collaboration between Cambodia’s educational institutions, employers and other private-sector stakeholders. Carrie Cameron Seeks Broader Educator Participation Cameron, Principal of Vattanac, brings more than 22 years of international teaching and leadership experience to the position. She has worked across the United Kingdom, China and Cambodia, holding senior positions including Head of Primary and Deputy Head of School. Speaking to Cambodia Investment Review, Cameron said she was proud to assume the leadership role during an important period for Cambodia’s education sector. “I’m really proud to be taking on the role of Chair of the IBC Education Committee at such an exciting time for education in Cambodia,” Cameron said. “What I’m particularly looking forward to is bringing together the experience, ideas and voices of educators and education leaders from across the sector.” She said Cambodia has substantial educational expertise that can be brought together through the working group to share good practices and collectively address the sector’s challenges and opportunities. Cameron also encouraged more education professionals and institutional leaders to participate in the group’s activities. “I would love to see even more educators and leaders getting involved and contributing their skills, experience and perspectives,” she said. “We have some important work ahead of us, and I believe we can achieve much more when we bring people together around a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people across Cambodia.” Dr. Kaknika Lin to Strengthen Education-Industry Links Dr. Kaknika Lin serves as Vice President of Growth and Development at the American University of Phnom Penh, where she combines her legal experience with a focus on institutional growth and community impact. An alumna of AUPP, Lin graduated magna cum laude before obtaining her Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law. She was the first Cambodian to graduate from BU Law and is an admitted attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Lin said her priorities as Vice Chair would include strengthening cooperation between education providers and industry. “I am pleased to serve as the new Vice Chair of IBC’s Education Working Group and look forward to working with our fellow members to strengthen collaboration between education and industry,” Lin told CIR. She said higher education provides a critical bridge between learning and future success, while institutions across the working group share the broader goal of preparing students for an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. “I am excited to help advance initiatives that strengthen that connection for the benefit of students, employers and Cambodia’s future,” she added. Working Group Targets Cambodia’s Skills Gap The IBC Education Working Group brings together education professionals committed to addressing Cambodia’s skills gap and its impact on both employers and young Cambodians. The group aims to examine the factors that leave some graduates underprepared for employment while identifying practical solutions that its members can implement. Its current initiatives include: Pathways 2 Employment: An internship and apprenticeship programme providing young Cambodians with workplace experience and opportunities to develop practical skills. Private Sector and Educational Institution Dialogue: Regular roundtable discussions intended to improve communication between employers and education providers regarding workplace skill requirements. Career Guidance: A pilot initiative helping young Cambodians better understand the workplace and make informed decisions when choosing career paths. Education Networking and Information Events: Activities designed to build stronger connections between Cambodia’s education sector and private businesses. For further information about the IBC Education Working Group, contact [email protected].