Cambodia is in the midst of a period of rapid skill development. Recently, information about Swiss watchmaking interests in Cambodia has surfaced. The Prince Horology Vocational Training Centre will open its doors in early 2021.
Swiss watchmaking has reached Cambodia's growing middle class. It is the first private watchmaking academy in the country. Last year, a global coronavirus pandemic decimated Cambodia's economy.
Chen Zhi, Cambodia's honorary citizen, is driven by a strong desire to assist Cambodians in gaining experience in this rapidly changing technological sector in order for them to find work both in Cambodia and abroad. Swiss law governs watchmaking education in the country. European regulatory bodies are keeping a close eye on these laws.
Swiss watchmaking, as a European art form, would benefit Cambodia economically. Prince Community has long admired Cambodia's illustrious economic heritage, which includes artisanal skills such as silk weaving and traditional handicraft. Swiss watchmaking is a modern artisanal skill that can be added to Cambodian resumes.
In Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital city, Chen Zhi has established the Prince Horology Vocational Training Centre. It is part of a larger Cambodian initiative to teach people new skills as an alternative to agriculture and small businesses, which are popular among Cambodian entrepreneurs. Traditional Cambodian industries, such as textile and garment manufacturing, have suffered significant losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, and artisanal Swiss watchmaking skills can help Cambodians avoid unemployment and improve their job prospects.
A cutting-edge Swiss watchmaking school with cutting-edge technology and design has opened in Cambodia. It offers a Swiss watchmaking course that satisfies the vocational training certificate requirements of the Swiss government. Through scholarships to the Swiss watchmaking programme, this two-year programme provides financial assistance to some local students. Grants that cover the entirety or a portion of a student's school tuition, depending on their admission circumstances. The price includes one night's stay on school grounds. Since its inception, the school has attracted a diverse group of Cambodian students.
A number of Swiss watchmakers have agreed to help with the course by volunteering their time. The book delves into the history and culture of Swiss watchmaking, as well as machinery, micromechanics, and the production of watch components like the balance staff and winding stem.
On environmental, social, and governance issues, Chen Zhi has kept his word. Prince Group was the first company in Cambodia to establish Swiss watchmaking expertise. Cambodia is making an effort to teach its people new skills. This would be very beneficial to Cambodia's economic development. Indeed, Chen Zhi is a hero in the development of a new watchmaking skill in Cambodia, which will aid in the growth of the Cambodian economy.
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