Chronology
| Date | Activity |
| 2019June | Visit to CINGA to propose a cooperative networking arrangement with WAASA |
| July | Attendance at a briefing session sponsored by the Ministry of Justice regarding the incorporation of the “Specific Skill System” into Immigration Control Law |
| Attendance at the “Japanese Speech Contest” sponsored by JET | |
| Aug | Visit to CINGA for an information exchange |
| Oct | Visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Industry and Labor to explain WAASA’s services |
| Nov | Courtesy visit to the Information Promotion Department of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Meeting with the Nikkei Business Contest Instructor at JICA | |
| Visit to the Japan Foreign Trade Council at the NPO International Contribution Center | |
| Dec | Visit to the Human Resources and Capacity Development Department of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Information request) |
| Visit to the JICA Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Office | |
| Visit to the Vietnam Esuhai Company (https://jp.esuhai.com/) | |
| 2020Jan | Visit to the North Branch of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
Related Information
Technical Intern Training System
The Technical Intern Training System is a system wherein foreign technical intern trainees acquire and master skills that are difficult to acquire in the country of origin. The trainees and the Japanese companies and sole proprietors establish an employee-employer relationship.
The maximum period is 5 years, and the acquisition of skills, etc. is based on the technical intern training plan.
Specific Skill System
The revised Immigration Control Act came into effect on April 1, 2019, and a new status of residence, “Specific Skills,” has been established. There are two types of “Specific Skills.”
“Specific Skill No. 1” can work for 5 years only in the field by passing the “Technical Examination” and the “Japanese Language Examination” imposed for each field of 14 industries, or by successfully completing Technical Intern Training No. 2. It is a qualification to become.
Specific Skill No. 2 is a qualification that can be transferred to those who have completed “Specific Skill No. 1.”
Currently, only the two fields of “construction” and “shipbuilding / ship industry” can be transferred from No. 1.
Because the renewal of “Specific Skill No. 2” is indefinite, a foreign immigrant will be able to stay in Japan as there is a place of employment.
Small and medium-sized business accepting foreign human resources
Tokyo has established the “Tokyo WorkNet.”
It provides know-how regarding recruitment and employment of foreigners and mutual understanding.
With the support of the temporary staffing agency Pasona, we are promoting the “Small and Medium-sized Businesses Foreign Human Resources Acceptance Support Project.”