Electricity

Mengleang graduated with a degree in Electricity from Angkor Polytechnic Institute, a government-funded vocational training school. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his training shifted mostly to theory-based learning that could be completed from home. After the restrictions were lifted, he focused strongly on practical training and hands-on experience. As part of the school curriculum, Mengleang participated in several internship programs, which helped him strengthen his technical skills. He was also assigned as a volunteer at CEDO, where he was responsible for facility maintenance, including electrical repairs and installations. Currently, Mengleang is working for a local construction company, applying his professional electrical skills in real projects. Mengleang comes from a rural area about 70 kilometers from Siem Reap town. His father is a farmer, and his mother stays at home. Farming life is not easy, as rice production depends heavily on rainwater—sometimes floods or droughts destroy the crops, making it difficult to earn stable income. Although his parents are farmers, they strongly encouraged him to pursue education because they believe it can provide him with a better life than theirs. Mengleang’s journey shows how vocational education can create practical opportunities and improve the future of students from rural communities.