More job opportunities for ethnic minorities.

Factories and production facilities in disadvantaged areas like Dam Rong not only create more job opportunities but also gradually foster stable work habits. This, in turn, provides people with more livelihood options right in their hometown.

Many ethnic minority workers find employment right in their hometowns.

From the fields to the factory

Having previously only been familiar with farming, many ethnic minority laborers in the Dam Rong area are gradually adapting to the working environment at businesses and cooperatives located in the area. Every day, Ms. Ka Hoai (Dam Rong 1 commune) arrives early at the shiitake mushroom production area of ​​Lam Dong High-Tech Agriculture Joint Stock Company. Her daily work involves harvesting, sorting, and packaging the products before shipment.

After more than half a year of working here, the woman who was once only familiar with farming has quickly adapted to the work in a closed production environment. “At first, I was worried because I had never worked in a company before. But with thorough training, I gradually got used to the job. Working here, I'm protected from the sun and rain, and I have a steady income, so I feel more secure,” shared Ms. Ka Hoai.

Not only Ms. Ka Hoai, but currently the majority of workers at the enterprise are local people, mainly ethnic minorities. According to Mr. Nguyen Van Khang - Human Resources Manager of the company, in high-tech agricultural production, many stages are not too complicated, and workers only need proper training to get the job right. Therefore, the company prioritizes using local labor because it is more convenient and stable for them than working far away. At the same time, they have the opportunity to work overtime as needed.

According to the company's assessment, the Dam Rong 1 area has suitable conditions for developing shiitake mushroom production with stable yields and the potential for expanding the cultivated area in the future. This also means that the demand for local labor will continue to increase.

Gradually changing work habits

In Dam Rong 3 commune, Duy Phuong Silk and Mulberry Company Limited is also creating jobs for dozens of ethnic minority workers in the area. Amidst the continuous hum of silk reeling machines, many workers, including Mong, Tay, and ethnic minorities from the Central Highlands, have become accustomed to the meticulous and patient tasks of joining silk threads and operating the machines.

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Businesses investing in local production not only contribute to the development of the agricultural economy but also create more jobs for rural workers, especially ethnic minority workers. For many female workers, jobs in production facilities are also more suitable because they don't have to work outdoors or travel far from home. Income from factory work helps them better support their families.

Mr. Mai Duc Son, Head of the Economic Department of Dam Rong 1 Commune

Mr. Nguyen Anh Quan, the company manager, stated that approximately 90% of the company's workforce consists of ethnic minorities. Currently, the company has 20 permanent employees under long-term contracts and about 50 seasonal workers. The majority are local laborers who take advantage of their free time between farming seasons to earn extra income.

According to Mr. Quan, silk reeling requires quite high technical skills, especially in the machine operation and silk joining stages. Although it doesn't require specialized qualifications, workers still need about two weeks of training to become proficient. When operating at full capacity, the factory needs about 40-50 regular workers, but currently only meets about half of the demand. Particularly, when agricultural product prices rise, many workers return to tending their farms, causing the business to frequently experience labor shortages.

Businesses say the biggest advantage of employing local labor is that people can manage their travel time more freely and don't incur many living expenses. Meanwhile, limited service facilities in remote areas make attracting workers from other regions difficult. The presence of these businesses not only creates more job opportunities for ethnic minority workers but also gradually helps people change their production mindset and access a more stable working environment right in their own hometowns.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/them-co-hoi-viec-lam-cho-dong-bao-dtts-444248.html