Siem Reap: The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training continued to bring job opportunities, promote social security services, and vocational training to local citizens by organizing a labor, social security, and vocational training forum under the theme “Khmer people help find jobs and provide jobs to Khmer people” at the Angkor Chum District School, Siem Reap Province on the morning of July 10, 2026, bringing 3,500 job opportunities from factories, enterprises, and private companies, as well as information about the benefits of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program to citizens. The forum was attended by nearly 600 people, including former workers returning from Thailand and young people looking for work.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Pok Pan, Secretary of State, High Representative of Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, said that Cambodia currently has more job opportunities 90,000 places across the country, as the ministry has worked to coordinate bringing those job opportunities to the grassroots so that citizens can register, interview, and get jobs immediately. He stated that organizing this forum is an implementation of the Royal Government’s attention to promoting job opportunities, reducing the cost and time of citizens in finding jobs, and bringing state services closer to the people.
The Secretary of State emphasized that the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training continues to carry out its mission to increase job opportunities, promote the protection of the rights and legitimate benefits of workers and employees. And encourage citizens to seize local job opportunities that are rich, stable, can live together with their families and directly contribute to the development of the national economy.
At the same time, he also mentioned the advantages of working locally compared to migrant work, stating that local work provides both a stable livelihood, living together with family, and protection through the National Social Security Fund. (IOM) on occupational risks, healthcare and pensions. In particular, migrant workers can face many risks, such as safety issues, labor exploitation, discrimination and separation from family. For citizens who intend to work abroad, he advised choosing a company with a valid license to ensure safety and benefits in accordance with the law.
The Secretary of State added that the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has strengthened the provision of vocational training in Siem Reap through technical and vocational training institutions and 1.5 million TVET programs, allowing young people And citizens can study for free in many fields such as construction, machinery repair, electricity, air conditioning, baking, coffee making, and salon, etc. At the same time, the ministry has also launched training through mobile vehicles and recognition of prior skills (RPL) assessments to expand opportunities for citizens to gain skills and jobs. For more information, citizens can contact the hotline number 1297 to match job opportunities and 1286 regarding the B.S.S..
Please note that the 3,500 job opportunities offered in this forum are from the Ventura Leatherware Factory. MFY (CD) Co., Ltd., Thako Agri, which recruits workers to work in the country, and Excel Asia Human Resources, which recruits workers to work abroad, to provide a wider range of job options for people in Siem Reap.
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