Development of Workforce Capabilities in Accordance with the EEC Model

Development of Workforce Capabilities in Accordance with the EEC Model

     The Eastern Economic Special Development Zone Policy Committee has placed importance on human resource development ever since the establishment of the EEC Office, together with the ongoing development of core infrastructure projects.

     Human resource development in the Eastern Special Development Zone (EEC Model) initially developed personnel by using a “demand-driven approach” to meet industry demand. This is the new model for producing people to meet the needs of 10 target industries through cooperation from the government, educational institutions, the private sector, and relevant agencies. The main goal is for people in the EEC area, represented by the private sector, to participate in the form of co-trainers and co-payment.

     The EEC Model has created a significant turning point in restructuring the labor market and creating jobs for Thai workers, so that they are able to keep up with the global trend. This model is a collaboration of three ministries – Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, and Ministry of Labor – to accelerate the production of workers on demand by creating intensive cooperation between educational institutions, private enterprises, and the government, as described below.

• Design courses and support the cost of training in modern teaching style using knowledge from the establishment through internship opportunities and practical work experience;
• Create competitive and flexible vocational schools with joint investment in teaching machinery and equipment from the private sector;
• Develop teachers with knowledge from the private sector;
• Use co-consideration, cooperation, and co-payment with incentive measures.

     The continuation of workforce development is linked to economic and industrial development. During the five-year period of 2019-2023, there is a need for 475,668 skilled workers in various fields, divided into 53% from vocational education and 47% from general education. This can be used by the relevant agencies as a guideline for producing personnel in the correct direction. 

There is a need for four infrastructure industries:

• Aviation industry: 32,836 positions;
• Logistics industry: 109,910 positions;
• Rail transit system industry: 24,246 positions;
• Merchant marine industry: 14,630 positions.  

The demand in six target industries is as follows:

• Digital industry: 116,222 positions;
• Intelligent electronics industry: 58,228 positions;
• Next-generation automotive industry: 53,738 positions;
• Robotics industry: 37,526 positions;
• High-value tourism industry; 16,920 positions;
• Comprehensive medical industry: 11,412 positions.

Source: Office of the Eastern Special Development Zone Policy Committee, CAT Telecom Building, 25th Floor, 72 Soi Wat Muang Khae, Charoenkrung Road, Bangrak Subdistrict, Bangrak District, Bangkok 10500

Tel: +66 2033 8000

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