Toyota opens auto training school in Cambodia

Japanese company Toyota announced plans to set up an auto training school in Cambodia.

Mr. Ryoji Fujita, General Director of Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Cambodia (left) met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on July 8. (Source: Phnom Penh Post)

Mr. Ryoji Fujita, General Director of Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Cambodia, announced the initiative during a meeting on July 8 with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh.

During the meeting, Mr. Fujita asked for guidance from the Cambodian leader on establishing a new training facility. Mr. Hun Manet expressed his support and encouraged the company to work with the Ministry of Labor for further discussions, and proposed two options: the company could establish its own training facility or establish it in partnership with a government training facility.

Mr. Hun Manet encouraged the company to expand training for Cambodian youth, not only to serve Toyota but also to meet the needs of the domestic and international job market. In addition, he urged the company to consider the possibility of supplying spare parts to Toyota in Cambodia and other countries, as well as asking the company to consider cooperation with local businesses that can supply parts to Toyota.

Three months ago, the Cambodian Prime Minister attended the inauguration ceremony of Toyota’s automobile assembly plant in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone of Royal Group, with an investment of 37 million USD. Mr. Fujita said the initiative to establish this training school was based on the recommendations of Mr. Hun Manet.

Socio-economic analyst Chey Tech described the initiative as part of a move to transfer modern technology in vehicle manufacturing and assembly to the Cambodian workforce. This will create jobs for many Cambodians, especially in highly skilled positions with better salaries than current jobs in the garment and footwear industry.

Responding to The Post on July 9, Mr. Chey Tech said that the project will contribute to attracting investment because it helps the Cambodian workforce hone their skills, thereby encouraging more companies to invest in Cambodia and increase foreign direct investment (FDI).

Mr. Chey Tech believes that the new training facility will help realize Phnom Penh’s vision of turning Cambodia into a hub for vehicle assembly and manufacturing for domestic consumption and export. In addition, the project will contribute to the government’s goal of providing vocational training to 1.5 million young people from poor and vulnerable families by 2028, as well as developing the Cambodian economy through job growth, attracting FDI and increasing exports.

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