Mr. Kusol Kusolsong, Vice President of Residential and Retail Business Group, Schneider Electric, overseeing the Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar cluster, revealed that the continued cooperation with the Department of Skill Development reflects a commitment to developing highly skilled electricians and industrial technology to meet the demands of modern work, which requires international standards and safety. Schneider Electric hopes this collaboration will contribute to the efficient integration of skilled Thai labor into the industry and support future economic growth.

Mr. Samas Patmasukon, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour, stated that the Department of Skill Development is committed to developing the potential of the workforce to meet the demands of the modern labor market. The electrician profession is crucial to the industrial sector, and highly skilled electricians can support future economic expansion. This collaboration builds upon past partnerships to enhance the capabilities of the Department of Skill Development's trainees and elevate the standards of Thai labor to international recognition. This five-year collaboration encompasses the following scope: 1. Jointly developing curricula related to electrical engineering and industrial technology to meet labor market demands and keep pace with modern technology. 2. Jointly promoting and supporting skills development for Department of Skills Development personnel to become trainers for expanding training to the workforce. 3. Jointly promoting and supporting standardized skills development, including skills training and joint certification programs.

4. Jointly promoting and supporting skills competitions at regional, national, ASEAN, Asian, and international levels. 5. The Department of Skills Development will support and advise the company on obtaining permits to conduct skills standard tests and establishing skills standard testing centers in electrical engineering and industrial technology professions, as well as developing occupational skills standards based on demand and conducting skills standard tests in these fields. 6. Maximizing the benefits of shared resources, including trainers, personnel, tools, equipment, facilities, and exchanging knowledge, modern technology, and data on those who have completed skills development. 7. Jointly publicizing and monitoring the results of the collaboration. 8. Conducting other activities as agreed upon by both parties. In addition, Schneider Electric has donated electrical tools and equipment valued at 155,000 baht for use in developing the skills of electrical engineers.

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