AKP Phnom Penh, March 16, 2026—

In a continued effort to connect rural job seekers with employment, Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has delivered nearly 1,000 job opportunities directly to workers in Banteay Meanchey province.

A job forum held on Sunday in Svay Chek district saw the participation of four major Cambodian factories and enterprises conducting on-the-spot interviews. The initiative is part of the ministry's weekly provincial campaign under the theme "Khmers help find jobs and provide jobs for Khmers."

The event specifically targeted local residents, youth, and migrant workers who have recently returned from Thailand. Attendees were able to register and interview directly with the four companies present at the Svay Chek District Hall.

Speaking at the forum, Secretary of State H.E. Pok Pan, representing Labour Minister Heng Sour, emphasized that the ministry is actively centralizing job information to distribute to provinces, particularly those along the Cambodian-Thai border. He framed the local job fairs as a new strategy designed to save job seekers both time and money compared to traditional methods of searching for work independently.

"We are making a concerted effort to gather diverse job information and bring it directly to the people in the provinces," said Secretary of State H.E. Pan. "Today, residents, young people, and especially returnees from Thailand have the immediate opportunity to register and interview with major companies right here in their own community."

Secretary of State H.E. Pan encouraged citizens to consider domestic employment, citing decent wages, good working conditions, and the benefit of remaining with their families. He also highlighted that local workers receive full protection and benefits under the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), shielding them from the risks of illegal labour exploitation abroad.

Beyond job placement, the ministry is promoting technical skills training through its national TVET 1.5M programme, aiming to equip every citizen with at least one life-long skill. For experienced workers lacking formal credentials, the ministry offers a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) system, allowing individuals to obtain official certification through skills assessments.

The nearly 1,000 positions offered in Banteay Meanchey are part of a broader national initiative, with the ministry currently facilitating access to over 83,000 job opportunities across Cambodia.

By K. Rithy Reak