Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth,

employment and decent work for all.

Excellence in CWIE

Employability has always been one of the pillars of Siam University. When we reinvent our university to Strategic Group 2 Technology and Innovation, entrepreneurship transformation is recognized as one of the priorities. The Office of Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE) was assigned this mission due to its long history of success, as recognized by the Thai Association of Cooperative Education (TACE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI). We have been an active member and were elected Chairman of Thai CWIE Lower Central Region Network. Many of our faculty members and students in the programs received awards for their good work. The office works closely with all programs of study. In addition, the general education program for undergraduate students has been revised in 2024 to emphasize entrepreneurship for sustainability.

On July 19, 2024, Siam University and 17 higher education institutions signed an academic cooperation MoU under the Project for the Acceleration and Expansion of Personnel Development Programs under the CWIE+EEC Model Type A (CWIE+EEC Model Type A Master Class). During 2024-2025, our CWIE office has organized a series of workshops for personnel development and signed MOUs with business sectors to expand our networks.

Ms. Thanyasorn Theerathada, a student in the Occupational Health and Safety Program, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, and her academic advisor, Lecturer Nipaporn Attanet, received First Runner-up in the Outstanding CWIE Innovation Project (Student Category) at the Lower Central Regional Network Level for the year 2025,The award- winning project, a process-based innovation, was a cooperative education project titled: "Development of a Noise Level Mapping Plan in the Metal Stamping Process to Designate Areas Requiring the Use of Personal Protective Equipment."

Green Jobs

Siam University administered a survey on “green jobs” of our students who graduated in 2024 and attended the rehearsal of the graduation ceremony on July 27, 2025. Results from 1,015 respondents showed that they are working in positions related to 1 or more SDGs. The top five green jobs are SDG3 Good Health and Well-being (561), followed by SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals (403), SDG4 Quality education (356), SDG16 Peace, justice, and strong institutions (346), SDG8 Decent work and economic growth (318). Faculty of Business Administration has the highest number of graduates whose jobs are related to 1 or more SDGs (750), followed by Nursing (726), Engineering (559), Law (369), and Liberal Arts (295).

Green Jobs of 2024 Graduates according to SDGs

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Information Technology Law Communication Arts Business Administration

Graduate School Nursing Medicine Pharmacy

Political Science International College SCA College of Arts Science

Engineering Liberal Arts

Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Work

The Sukrung Agricultural Garden Group, located in Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province, began producing and processing seasonal fruit beverages from their own garden, such as corn milk, pineapple juice, and karonda (Bengal currant) juice. With the intention to expand their product line, they considered producing edamame (green soybean) milk, as edamame can be cultivated year-round and is rich in nutrients, particularly high in protein. However, they faced challenges in distribution and required equipment to enhance production efficiency and manage soybean shells to achieve zero waste. As part of the Siam-GSB “Youth for Community Development Project,” faculty members and students from the Faculty of Engineering, Siam University, stepped in to assist by designing the necessary equipment and helping to develop marketing channels. As a result, the group has successfully increased its income to a satisfactory level.