Heng Pheap's Hair Cut shop

Mr. Heng Pheap is 22 years old, living in Kok They village, Pourk commune, Pourk District, Siem Reap Province. Pheap, because of lack of opportunity to continue learning, only finished Grade 9. He dropped out from school to find a job to help his family. He cut grass for a company for $60 per month.

After working for a year in the company, he decided to register at Siem Reap Provincial Training Center, Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, for a four month course in Hair Cutting. After completion, he opened his shop in front of the Pourk market, on average, earning 50,000 riel per day ($150/month). He not only can support his family but also save for himself. Pheap thanks the ADB and Government, especially the PTC that provided the opportunity for him to receive skills training. He is now able to give his family better food, clothing and other necessities. Nowadays, he has two trainees studying Hair Cutting. He charges one trainee $100 for unlimited study time.

Reported by Tung Sopheap

VSTP Consultant