• For those of you with specific skills who want to work or continue working in Japan
• To all technical intern trainees who are considering their next career path

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The Technical Internship Training Program was established in 1993 with the aim of providing on-the-job training to human resources who will be responsible for economic and industrial development in developing countries, etc., by acquiring skills, technologies, and knowledge in Japan the trainees can contribute to developing their countries , after returning to their home resources. Currently, approximately 400,000 trainees from more than 20 countries and regions are undergoing training throughout Japan, and the program is playing an important role in Japan’s international contributions, as well as sustaining the economic activities in Japan. However, at the beginning of the program, there were no laws directly regulating this system, and those who did not understand the purpose of the system misused the programt as a measure to secure cheap labor to make up for the shortage of domestic manpower. In order to improve this situation and ensure that the system is operated in accordance with its purpose, the “Law Concerning the Proper Implementation of Technical Intern Training for Foreign Nationals and the Protection of Technical Intern Trainees” (Technical Intern Training Law) was enacted at a special session of the Diet in the fall of 2016, and came into force on November 1, 2017.

Based on the newly established licensing system for Supervising Organizations, the associated entity like our have been providing services such as notification of necessary documents, preparation of technical training plans for each technical intern trainee and for each stage of technical training, consultation in both English and Japanese and assistance to strengthen protection and support for Technical Intern Trainees and Specified Skilled Workers(SSW). In addition, we ensure that the technical intern training system is properly utilized by strictly conducting inspections of host institutions and other auditing duties, as well as by making efforts to disseminate a correct understanding of the system and to provide accurate guidance and advice.

In this way, in order to fulfill our important role and responsibility to ensure the proper implementation of technical internship training and to protect Specified Skilled Workers and technical intern trainees, we are working together in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, as well as a wide range of related administrative agencies, to ensure smooth operations in all aspects of the new technical intern training system. We are committed to working as a whole for the efficient operation of the program. We look forward to your participations as well as our future collaborations in connecting the world and Yamagata.

You can leave it to Yamagata Specialty Industries Cooperative!

What is your current situation?

We provide the best environment for you to learn as a technical intern.
We will also discuss and respond to your wishes to work in Japan as a specific skilled foreigner.
We employ staff fluent in foreign languages, which enables us to provide detailed support and communication to registered skilled foreign nationals and technical intern trainees.

Support for preparation of necessary documents

We will assist you in preparing the necessary documents “Authorization of Status of Residence (for those currently residing abroad)” or “Change or Renewal of Status of Residence (for those currently residing in Japan)”.

Application to the authorities

We can smoothly communicate with the immigration bureau because we have obtained the “Application Intermediary Certificate”. We submit application documents without error.

Change of status of residence to Specified Technical Skill

When the “Specified Technical Skills” status of residence is granted, an agent of the Association will pick up the new residence card at the Immigration Bureau on behalf of the receiving organization and ensure that it is delivered to the receiving organization.

Japanese language learning support

Even if you are not good at Japanese, we can help you. Our association provides lesson support to help you learn Japanese before and after you start working.

Regular support during employment

Regular visits are made to provide regular support such as counseling on employment issues, providing opportunities for social interaction, and managing passport expiration dates.

Duties

Languages supported

English, Tagalog

Support Services

Businesses related to the acceptance of Specified Skilled Workers and technical intern trainees in accordance with the support contents and implementation methods prescribed by laws and regulations

Outline of the Association

• Registration No: 20登-005293
• Date of establishment: September 29, 2006
• Name of applicant: Yamagata Senmon Sangyo Kyodo Kumiai (Yamagata Specialized Industry Cooperative)
• affiliate:　Yamagata Central Association of Small Business Associations, Japan International Cooperation Agency
• Accepted Participants: 85 from the People’s Republic of China, 63 from the Republic of the Philippines