Join Employment Skills Program 2026 in Siem Reap

Are you a female student in Siem Reap ready to strengthen your digital skills and prepare for the future of work? Sisters of Code is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Employment Skills Program (ESP) 2026 in Siem Reap. This is a 100% free digital skills training program designed specifically for female university and TVET students, as well as recent graduates.

Through partnerships with the USEA Career Center and JWOC (Journeys Within Our Community), Sisters of Code is bringing high-quality digital training directly to Siem Reap at no cost for selected participants.

Sisters of Code Students in Siem Reap 2025

About the Program

The Employment Skills Program (ESP) was launched in 2024 by Sisters of Code, with the generous support of the Liechtenstein Development Service (LED). The program aims to equip young women in Cambodia with essential digital and technical skills to improve their career opportunities in the modern economy.

For 2026, the program offers two free specialized courses:

• Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing

• Website Development and UX/UI Design

Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing Course

1. Program Overview

This 16-week intensive course is designed to develop entrepreneurial thinking and help students transform ideas into practical business solutions.

Participants will learn through the Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) platform, earn international certificates, and work in teams to develop and pitch real business ideas. Students are expected to bring a business idea that they are willing to develop collaboratively throughout the course.

2. Class Schedule

The course runs for 15 weeks, including:

• 12 weeks of in-person training

• 1 week of field visit and self-study

• 1 week of pitch rehearsal and feedback

• 1 final week of business presentations

Classes are held every Sunday at JWOC (Journeys Within Our Community) in Siem Reap, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

👉 More details about the curriculum can be found [here].

3. Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Cambodian female currently enrolled in a university (Year 3–4 preferred) or TVET institution, or a recent graduate residing in Siem Reap

• Strong PC skills (typing, internet use, email communication)

• Good English proficiency

• Having personal laptop/PC

• Strong interest in entrepreneurship and ability to attend Sunday classes

4. What You Will Gain?

By the end of the program, participants will receive:

• Official certificates from IT Academy STEP Cambodia and Cisco Networking Academy

• Internship and job readiness guidance

• Entrepreneurship foundations (vision building, goal setting, mindset development)

• Opportunity analysis and business idea evaluation skills

• Digital skills in marketing, content creation, websites, and online advertising

• Project planning and execution skills

Website Development and UX/UI Design Course

1. Program Overview

This 14-week intensive course equips participants with practical skills in website development and UX/UI design.

The program prepares students for careers as front-end developers, UX/UI designers, or freelancers. It also includes training on portfolio building, CV writing, and job application skills.

2. Class Schedule

The course runs for 14 weeks, including:

• 13 weeks of in-person training

• 1 week for final project presentation

  
  

Classes are held every Sunday at USEA Career Center in Siem Reap from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

👉 More details about the curriculum can be found [here].

3. Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Cambodian female currently enrolled in a university (Year 3–4 preferred) or TVET institution, or a recent graduate residing in Siem Reap

• Strong PC skills (typing, internet use, email communication)

• Good English proficiency

• Having personal laptop/PC

• Strong interest in web development, design, or related technical fields

4. What You Will Gain?

By the end of the program, participants will receive:

• Official certificate of completion from IT Academy STEP Cambodia

• Job and internship preparation support

• Ability to build responsive websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap

• Experience with tools such as Figma, Canva, and Framer

• Practical programming and debugging skills

• Team collaboration using Agile, Scrum, Git, and GitHub

• Stronger problem-solving and critical thinking skills through hands-on projects

  
  

Program Timeline

Interested participants should take note of the following program schedule:

• Application Open: May 18, 2026

• Application Closed: June 10, 2026 (11:59pm) 

• Shortlist Announcement: June 19, 2026

• Interviews: June 28, 2026

• Selected Students Announcement: June 30, 2026

• Student Orientation: July 5, 2026

• Program Start: July 12, 2026

• Expected Program End: October 25, 2026

How to Apply?

Interested applicants are invited to complete the online application form [here] before June 10, 2026. Each applicant may choose only one course. Each course is limited to 30 students.

We strongly encourage female students from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are eager to strengthen their digital skills for personal and professional growth.

Sisters of Code looks forward to receiving your application and supporting you on this learning journey.

Call for Applications: Employment Skills Program 2026 in Siem Reap