NPIC Celebrates 20 Years of Vocational Training and Development

Strategic Insights -

The National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia (NPIC) celebrated its 20th anniversary, presided over by Heng Sour, the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, and Park Jong-Wook, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia. The ceremony highlighted NPIC's crucial role in laying a foundation for national development through its quality training, advanced technologies, and professional ethics. Over the past 20 years, NPIC has grown from 200 students in 2005 to over 7,800 students in 24 majors, with more than 13,000 students graduating last year. The institute has been pivotal in providing skills training to youth and Cambodian citizens, enabling them to secure jobs and become entrepreneurs.

Key Takeaways:

  • NPIC was founded in 2005 through a collaboration between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea, with initial enrollment of 200 students in 8 majors.
  • Today, NPIC has grown to over 7,800 students enrolled in 24 majors, with more than 13,000 students graduating last year.
  • The institute has been instrumental in providing skills training to youth and Cambodian citizens, enabling them to secure jobs in companies, factories, and enterprises, as well as become entrepreneurs.
  • NPIC has contributed to the development of human resources to support Cambodia's economy, earning the trust and confidence of companies, partners, and stakeholders.
  • The Cambodian government actively implements a technical and vocational training programme for 1.5 million students, with NPIC playing a pivotal role in this endeavour.
  • The institute's growth and success have been recognized nationally and internationally, with various government strategies and action plans highlighting its importance, including the National Policy on Technical and Vocational Education and Training 2017-2025.

Statistics:

  • 20 years since the establishment of NPIC in 2015
  • 7,800 students enrolled in 24 majors currently
  • 13,000 students graduated from NPIC last year
  • 1.5 million students participating in the Cambodian government's technical and vocational training programme
  • 8 majors in which NPIC initially offered courses in 2005

Sources:

  • "NPIC Celebrates 20 Years of Vocational Training and Development" (The Phnom Penh Post, [2023])
  • "Heng Sour in apparent vow to tackle unemployment, skills deficits for Cambodian youth" (The Phnom Penh Post, [2022])