He said the training programmes have also contributed to the stimulation of economic growth and created good jobs for citizens.

The TVET day was themed TVET Improves Life.

Hun Sen said he regarded human capital as an important factor for increasing work productivity, creating sound values, enhancing competitive abilities, attracting foreign investments and embracing new technologies.

He said: “In the context of a rapidly changing economic infrastructure and speedy technological progress, we need to foster new skills to create new jobs.

“Vocational skills play a vital role in providing possibilities to citizens who aspire to have job stability and can move to new jobs rapidly.”

The prime minister also said that over the past years, the government has prioritised the technical and vocational training system.

It has invested heavily in the sector to try to catch up with the country’s socio-economic development, the rapid changes in technologies and job markets, and the higher expectations of families for better living standards.

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