On 27 February 2026, the executive team of the Faculty of Economics, Khon Kaen University, held a significant meeting with the human resources department of CP All Public Company Limited, led by Ms. Kusuma Sukwong, General Manager of Recruitment. The meeting aimed to establish a sustainable partnership between the academic institution and the leading national private sector company, focusing on enhancing student potential through a Work-based Learning approach to prepare them for the international job market.
The discussion sought to build cooperation between the Faculty of Economics at Khon Kaen University and CP All PLC. Key objectives included enhancing students’ professional readiness, promoting internship and cooperative education opportunities within a major national corporation, aligning the curriculum with the demands of the modern workforce, and organising workshops to prepare students for the professional world. These efforts are intended to forge a strong and lasting network between the academic and private business sectors.
Associate Professor Suthin Wianwiwat, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, remarked, “The Faculty of Economics is committed to building cooperative networks with leading private sector organisations to provide our students with real-world experience in national-level companies. This collaboration with CP All PLC, a premier business in the country, represents a crucial step in tangibly connecting the worlds of education and business through the Work-based Learning concept, which emphasises learning from practical experience.”
The Dean of the Faculty of Economics added, “We are confident that this partnership will greatly benefit our students by providing them with internship and cooperative education opportunities at a top-tier organisation, access to a curriculum that meets modern labour market needs, and participation in workshops that will prepare them to enter the professional world with confidence. The Faculty will continue to build and expand its network with the private sector to ensure our graduates are highly sought after in both national and international job markets.”
Ms. Kusuma Sukwong, General Manager of Recruitment at CP All PLC, stated, “CP All places great importance on developing high-quality personnel to support the organisation’s growth in the digital era. Collaborating with a leading academic institution like the Faculty of Economics at Khon Kaen University is an excellent opportunity to co-create and develop a workforce with skills that match business sector needs. This will be achieved through quality internship and cooperative education programmes, as well as joint curriculum development that will equip students with essential skills for the modern workplace.”
The meeting resulted in a framework for cooperation between the Faculty of Economics and CP All PLC, focusing on three principal areas:
- Internship and Cooperative Education: Providing opportunities for students from the Faculty of Economics to undertake internships and cooperative education at CP All and its affiliated companies. This will allow them to gain practical experience in a leading national business, develop professional skills, and enhance their career readiness.
- Curriculum Development: Jointly developing and refining the curriculum to align with the demands of the modern labour market. Knowledge and experience from the business sector will be integrated into academic content to ensure graduates possess competencies that meet the needs of employers in the digital age.
- Workshops and Career Preparation: Co-organising workshops and practical training sessions to develop essential skills for the modern workplace, such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Activities will also include preparation for job applications and interviews.
This collaboration between the Faculty of Economics, Khon Kaen University, and CP All PLC marks a significant milestone in bridging the gap between education and industry. By working together to produce high-quality graduates with skills relevant to the labour market, it prepares them to enter the professional world with confidence. The partnership reflects the Faculty’s commitment to developing students into desirable graduates for both the national and international workforce.
