Background
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) organises job-matching activities as part of its labour governance remit to link job seekers with local employers and training providers. The MLVT promoted a TVET initiative targeting 1.5 million free technical training placements for eligible participants.
MLVT also implements recognition and certification measures to improve worker mobility within the domestic labour market. The forum provided free Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments for eight construction trades to certify experienced workers without formal credentials.
Key Developments
On 20 June 2026 MLVT hosted a job forum at Tek Phos district hall in Kampong Chhnang province that attracted about 500 attendees. MLVT presented 11,970 local job openings drawn from eight factories, enterprises and special economic zone employers and arranged on-site registration and interviews to facilitate immediate hiring.
Institutional Role
MLVT positioned the forum to target former migrant workers returning from Thailand and local youth seeking employment, while promoting domestic alternatives to overseas labour. The ministry integrated TVET promotion, employer outreach and RPL assessment to reduce barriers for workers who lack formal certificates.
Operational Implications
Participants could register for vacancies, take interviews, or apply for free technical courses and RPL testing; MLVT publicised hotlines 1297 for job matching and 1286 for social security information. By combining employer recruitment with training and certification pathways, the forum aimed to shorten the time and cost for job seekers to access formal employment.
Source
Original source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) Facebook post, 20 June 2026 — https://www.facebook.com/mlvt.gov.kh/posts/pfbid02DT1cn1rWd4fzCoXN3JNH5jnD1S2rGPMVaqUN7Mjru8aeMQkEsEDLnrmM6Ectnc8Kl
