Deputy PM Yuthasak Directs TPQI to Drive Human Capital Development Under 'Learn with Budget, Graduate into Jobs' Policy
Deputy PM Yuthasak has directed the Thai Professional Qualification Institute to develop human capital through skills training and professional certifications aligned with the "Learn with Budget, Graduate into Jobs" policy, emphasizing cros
Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Wongsuwan has directed the Thai Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI) to act as a driving mechanism for human capital development under the 'Learn with Budget, Graduate into Jobs' policy, calling it a critical foundation for national progress. On May 1, Prof. Dr. Yuthasak Wongsuwan, in his capacity as supervisor of TPQI, issued work directives to the institute's executive team, including Chairman Pisitr Rangsuksethkul and Director Chullada Meechul, with Labor Minister Julpan Amorwiwattana and his team in attendance. TPQI plays a vital role in certifying professionals, particularly in specialized skill development through upskilling and reskilling programs, issuing professional certificates rather than degrees but with qualifications equivalent to formal education credentials.
The institute can link labor database information with employer skill requirements and workforce capabilities, enabling certifications comparable to academic qualifications that can lead to wage increases and improved employment prospects. Prof. Dr. Yuthasak emphasized the need for cross-ministry collaboration centered on human capital development, involving the Labor Ministry, Education Ministry, Human Security Ministry, and the Higher Education Ministry, all working under the unified 'Learn with Budget, Graduate into Jobs' policy. He urged TPQI to develop new professional standards addressing technological, economic, and social changes, including upskilling and reskilling in emerging sectors such as electric vehicles, solar installation, post-retirement careers, and creative economy industries, while coordinating with the Wellness Economy initiative.
Labor Minister Julpan pledged support for TPQI collaboration, particularly with the Department of Skill Development in integrating curricula for emerging professions and enabling workers trained by the department to receive TPQI professional certifications. He emphasized that workers must gain real benefits in job opportunities, increased income, and career security, which form the essential foundation for long-term national development.
