AKP Phnom Penh, March 02, 2026 --

More than 3,000 former migrant workers and Cambodian citizens secured jobs or enrolled in technical training programmes during recent employment forums held in western Cambodia, a spokesperson said on Monday.

The forums, focusing on employment opportunities, social security and vocational training, were organised by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in Pursat and Battambang on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1.

Ministry spokesperson Sun Mesa said a total of 3,574 former migrant workers returning from Thailand and local residents attended the events to explore job openings, learn about social security benefits and register for free technical and vocational training courses.

Of the participants, 413 registered for skills training programmes, while 811 applicants – according to preliminary figures – were recruited by 17 companies, factories and enterprises that conducted on-site job promotions and hiring.

The spokesperson called on Cambodian migrant workers returning from Thailand and other citizens who did not attend the forums to contact the ministry’s hotline at 1297, which operates seven days a week, to access employment services and free technical and vocational training opportunities.

To date, the ministry has organised 597 employment forums nationwide, providing job opportunities to more than 620,000 Cambodians, including former migrant workers returning from Thailand, he added.

By K. Rithy Reak