Employment Skills Program 2025 Graduation Celebration
- Sisters of Code
- Sep 16
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 18
On September 14, 2025, Sisters of Code celebrated the successful completion of the Employment Skills Program 2025 students by organizing a graduation ceremony at IT Academy STEP Cambodia, Olympic Branch.
The Employment Skills Program is a free digital skills training initiative for female students aged 20–25, offering two courses tailored to their interests: Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing, and Website Development and UX/UI Design. The program is funded by LED, Liechtenstein Development Service that allows to train female students with important digital skills at zero cost!
The event began with a congratulatory speech from Mrs. Natalja Rodionova, Director of Sisters of Code and Managing Director of IT Academy STEP Cambodia. She praised the 40 graduates from both courses for their commitment to building digital skills.
Highlighting the rapid pace of digital transformation in Cambodia, Mrs. Natalja stressed that it is more important than ever for young women to step up, keep learning, and pursue opportunities in the digital field. She encouraged the students to see this graduation not just as the end of one chapter, but as the start of an exciting new journey, and reminded that Sisters of Code will always be a supportive space for them to grow their confidence and skills. Her words filled the room with excitement and hope for the future.
According to the final survey results shared by Ms. Song Lauren, Project Manager at Sisters of Code, 95% of students from the Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing course would certainly recommend the program to other female students. Similarly, Ms. Mab My, also a Project Manager at Sisters of Code, shared that 100% of students from the Website Development and UX/UI Design course gained valuable skills and confidence and would encourage others to take the course.
This success would not have been possible without the dedication of our trainers, whose guidance, encouragement, and expertise have inspired students to stay committed and achieve their best.
Ms. Nuon Roatny, Trainer for the Digital Entrepreneurship course, took the stage to congratulate her students. She recognized that the journey had not been easy, as the course demanded reflection, creativity, and teamwork. Still, the graduation ceremony stands as a testament to the perseverance and curiosity of each student who stayed committed through to the very end.
Ms. Thorn Sina, Trainer of the Digital Marketing course, noted that students have shown tremendous dedication by attending classes every weekend and actively working on their group projects. She expressed sincere appreciation for their hard work and encouraged them with this simple but powerful message: 'Don’t give up.'
Finally, Ms. Samnang Vitheavy, Trainer of the Website Development and UX/UI Design course, took the stage with a warm smile as she looked at her students. She expressed how proud she was of the 20 students in her class, noting how much they had grown in both technical and soft skills over the course of 14 weeks. She also shared her excitement for their future achievements.
In recognition of their dedication, Mrs. Natalja presented a fruit basket and certificate to our three committed female trainers, who have played a key role in making the Employment Skills Program 2025 a success.
It should be noted that both courses require students to work on group projects, with the goal of equipping them with practical skills and helping them build their own work portfolios. In the Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing course, students were divided into six groups, each working on a different business project. Meanwhile, students in the Website Development and UX/UI Design course were split into five groups, each creating a unique website project.
Khorn Kimeng, a student from the Digital Marketing and Digital Entrepreneurship course and a Chinese teacher, sees the program as a defining experience in shaping her career. She described how she transformed from a girl with little exposure to the digital world into someone well-equipped with entrepreneurial mindset, innovative ideas, and tech skills.
Eng Sreynich, a student from the Website Development and UX/UI Design course, shared her excitement about joining the program. This was actually her third attempt to get in, but she says it was well worth the effort. She has gained not only technical skills but also communication and leadership skills. "I used to tremble while speaking, but after the training, I can speak with confidence," she said.
The graduation ceremony was also joined by our valued guests, Ms. May Sokuntheary, Advisor at GIZ Cambodia, and Mr. Hen Moeury, Partnership Manager for People Operations at Digital Divide Data Cambodia. They took the stage to deliver congratulatory messages and share potential program opportunities for students to pursue in the future.
Sisters of Code is delighted to bring together students, trainers, and professionals to celebrate this milestone moment as students conclude their course and close this chapter of their learning journey.
To build on this special moment, Sisters of Code introduced a newly designed awards presentation to the program—something we didn’t have last year. Recognizing the Top 5 Outstanding students from each class with tote bags and study materials, along with selecting the Best Group Project in each course, added an extra layer of celebration for the students’ hard work and achievements.
Sisters of Code awarded certificates to all 40 graduates, recognizing their dedication and growth throughout the program. Furthermore, students from the Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing course received two certificates: one from Sisters of Code and IT Academy STEP Cambodia, and another from Cisco Networking Academy.
Finally, Ms. Chin Dalin, Project Leader at Sisters of Code, delivered the closing speech, expressing pride in having witnessed the students’ growth. She further encouraged students to continue developing their tech skills, which are in high demand in today’s rapidly evolving digital era. She also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Liechtenstein Development Service for their continuous support and making this program possible.
As the graduation ceremony wrapped up, Sisters of Code offered refreshments and cake, giving students a chance to relax, celebrate, and connect with one another. It was a heartfelt way to close the day, honoring the students’ hard work, growth, and achievements, and celebrate another meaningful chapter in Sisters of Code’s mission to empower young women in tech.
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