Klahan9 Cambodia

"Klahan9 aims to address [employment] challenges on TV, radio and online in a number of ways, including airing interviews from employment experts, live call-in programmes, ...game shows and educational dramas. The shows will cover a range of topics: from how to search for employment opportunities more effectively, CV-writing and interviewing skills, workplace safety, employee rights and responsibilities, economic migration and the risks posed by people traffickers."

The radio phone-in programme is youth-led. It is supported by both a website in English and Khmer and a Facebook page, through which videos of programme development are available.

Khalan9 is available online via Soundcloud, organised chronologically with topics of weekly discussions and guest speakers, such as: Mr. Tin Kolmen, Brand Branding Manager, speaking on the question "If you know people’s private information and talk behind people’s back to others, does it mean that you’re good at networking?"; Mr. Sok Visalbrosith, Actor and Professional Photographer, speaking on "If you want to successful in negotiation, you must talk more than the others, right?"; and You Ousa, General Secretary Council Member of Inspection Research and Consultation on Lawsuit, speaking on "They said those who used nepotism to get into a job have a limited ability, is it true?".

The Klahan9 website provides a career tips section that includes such titles as: How to make your CV and Cover letter interesting to read; How to prepare for Job Interview; and Access to the right Information: how to keep updated with job opportunities. Podcasts are also available through the website.

Click here in order to view individual episodes of the Khalan9 TV series, which began airing in December 2015 with the aim of reaching youth who face high unemployment through an entertaining medium.

Youth, Economic Development.

"Young people in Cambodia face high levels of unemployment and there’s stiff competition for jobs. Also, work experience is hard to come by and many young people find it difficult to access career guidance and training. Those who are in work might contend with low wages, informal contracts, insufficient on-the-job training and long working hours. In addition, many young Cambodians are interested in migrating to the cities or abroad, but are inadequately prepared to make the move."