Battambang: Journalists from national news organizations, union representatives, and OXFAM representatives visited the Battambang Institute of Technology (BIT) on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to learn firsthand about the measures and programs that the Royal Government of Cambodia has put in place through the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training to help support former Cambodian workers who have returned from Thailand to continue their careers and live in the country with decent jobs and stable income.
The visit aims to demonstrate the Government of Cambodia’s commitment and commitment to providing support services to former workers, including Recognizing Prior Skills (RPL) testing, providing additional training, job counseling, connecting to local job opportunities, and supporting them to start their own businesses or careers.
On the occasion, participants observed the process of practical competency assessment, skills training, and met with former workers, sharing their experiences of receiving government support to find new jobs or increase their income by using their skills.
Mr. Sun Mesa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training said: “The former Cambodian workers did not start from scratch. They brought valuable experience and skills back to Cambodia. The government’s task is to provide recognition for those skills, increase their capabilities, and connect them to jobs that can help them live better lives.”
He added that the participation of journalists, union representatives, and OXFAM representatives in this visit was an important opportunity. To enable all partners to see firsthand the results of the Royal Government’s policies and programs in supporting Cambodian former workers and disseminating accurate information to the public.
The visit also demonstrated strong collaboration between the Royal Government, unions, OXFAM, and relevant partners in promoting skills development, creating decent jobs, and strengthening social protection systems, in line with the Royal Government’s goals for human resource development. and improve the livelihood of citizens.
Please note that the Battambang Institute of Technology has organized a previous skills recognition test for former Cambodian workers in 8 skills such as bricklaying, tiling, formwork installation, plumbing, scaffolding, steel wire installation, electrical welding, and building electrical network installation, of which 472 candidates took the test, 470 candidates received professional qualification certificates, and 2 candidates received credit certificates.
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