The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, in collaboration with partner institutions, will stage the “Job, Social Security and Vocational Training Fair for Returning Workers from Thailand”, to be held over six days across three provinces, later this month.
According to the ministry, the event is being jointly organised by the National Employment Agency (NEA) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), in cooperation with the Union of Youth Federation of Cambodia (UYFC), and the provincial administrations of Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Siem Reap.
The fairs will take place at different times: Battambang on 15–16 November, Banteay Meanchey on 22–23 November and Siem Reap on 29–30 November.
The aim of the fair is to create a major employment platform connecting job seekers and employers — providing opportunities to apply, interview and get hired on the spot. It also seeks to raise awareness of the benefits of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for workers and employees returning to domestic employment and to promote registration for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes.
The fair will feature businesses, companies, factories, training providers and associations showcasing their training programs, achievements and job opportunities. Thousands of vacancies will be available, and on-site interviews will be conducted for immediate recruitment.
Participants will also receive free haircuts, food, drinks and T-shirts during the event.
Approximately 930,000 Cambodian citizens who were living and working in Thailand have returned home due to border tensions. The labour ministry is coordinating with other ministries, institutions, provincial administrations and local authorities to help returnees find employment opportunities.
As of October, it reported that there were approximately 460,000 job openings available nationwide, with around 270,000 workers successfully placed in new positions.
