Skills for Better Jobs Project

The development objective of Skills for Better Jobs Project is to enhance quality and relevance of skills among Cambodia's upcoming and existing workforce, and in case of an eligible crisis or emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it. This project has five components. 1) The first component, Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to Upskill and Respond to Industry Needs, has the following sub-components: (i) Sector-wide improvements in industry engagement and quality in selected sectors; and (ii) Improvements in industry engagement and quality in selected training institutions. 2) The second component, Information and Orientation for Better Jobs, has the following sub-components: (i) Strengthening the Labor Market Information System; and (ii) Enhancing job search support and career guidance. The third component, Strengthening Sector Associations for Employer Engagement in Skills Development (EESD) and Expanding Skills Development, has the following sub-component: (i) Strengthening sector associations for EESD in selected sectors; and (ii) Enhancing and expanding skills development in selected sectors. 4) The fourth component, Project Management and Monitoring, aims to support project implementation and management, capacity building, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and citizen engagement. 5) The fifth component, Contingent Emergency Response, will support the provision of immediate response to an eligible crisis or emergency, as needed.