Cambodia Launches Skills Recognition Tests for Former Migrant Workers from Thailand
The National Institute of Polytechnic Angkor (NPIA) in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has launched the second phase of its skills recognition program for 3,106 former migrant workers returning from Thailand, aiming to enhance their capabilities and employment opportunities.
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