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Cambodian Government Launches Nationwide Job Campaign for Migrant Workers

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The Cambodian government has rolled out the second phase of a nationwide campaign to provide job opportunities to over 250,000 migrant workers who have recently returned from Thailand. The 10-day campaign, launched on August 2nd, will be implemented across 300 communes in 13 provinces, focusing on areas with high numbers of returnees. Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour stated that the ministry will conduct three phases of the campaign to ensure all returnees have access to job opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The campaign will provide job opportunities to over 250,000 migrant workers who have recently returned from Thailand.
  • The campaign will be implemented across 300 communes in 13 provinces, including Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Pursat, Prey Veng, Siem Reap, and Svay Rieng.
  • The ministry plans to roll out three phases of the campaign to ensure all returnees have access to job opportunities.
  • The campaign aims to disseminate employment information and connect returnees directly with available vacancies in factories and enterprises across the country.
  • The public is encouraged to help spread the word about job openings, especially to workers who have just come back from Thailand.
  • Job listings include the names of factories, the number of workers needed, and contact phone numbers for each facility.
  • The listings will be shared via the ministry's official Telegram channels and will be displayed at commune and district offices.

Statistics:

  • Over 250,000 migrant workers will receive job opportunities through the campaign.
  • The campaign will be implemented across 300 communes in 13 provinces.
  • The campaign will run for 10 days, from August 2nd to August 11th.
  • The ministry plans to roll out three phases of the campaign to ensure all returnees have access to job opportunities.

Sources:

"Cambodia's Labour Minister Heng Sour Launches Second Phase of Labour Promotion Campaign", [Source 1: Apsdak, no date provided]

"Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Launches Labour Promotion Campaign", [Source 2: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, no date provided]

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