AKP Phnom Penh, March 16, 2026—

Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has continued its outreach to local communities by offering nearly 3,000 job opportunities to former migrant workers and residents in Thmar Kol district of Battambang province.

The initiative forms part of the ministry’s priority efforts to expand employment access at the grassroots level, particularly for returning migrant workers, ensuring that they and local youth can secure stable jobs and earn adequate incomes to improve their household livelihoods.

On Sunday, March 15, a Job, Social Security and Vocational Training Forum was held at Phoum Thmey Primary School and Bansay Treng Secondary School in Thmar Kol district, drawing around 800 former migrant workers and local residents seeking information on employment opportunities, social security benefits and technical skills training programmes.

During the event, H.E. Lao Him, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and representative of Labour Minister H.E. Heng Sour, highlighted the Royal Government’s efforts to connect job seekers with 2,750 vacancies offered by seven participating factories, associations and recruitment agencies. The openings form part of more than 80,000 available jobs nationwide.

H.E. Lao Him said domestic employment offers a viable option for workers, providing favorable working conditions and reasonable wages. He added that employees in the formal sector also benefit from coverage under the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), which provides social protection for workers, while additional support programmes such as IDPoor cards help ease living costs for vulnerable households.

He also encouraged young people, particularly returning migrant workers, to take advantage of the Royal Government’s national technical and vocational education and training initiative targeting 1.5 million participants (TVET 1.5M). The programme offers free skills training and provides monthly stipends for students from poor and vulnerable families.

Job seekers interested in learning more or registering for employment are encouraged to contact the National Employment Agency (NEA) or call its hotlines at 1297 or 1286 for consultation and assistance.

By K. Rithy Reak