Specified Skilled Worker Visa Employment Support Program.

 

Japan has a great demand for workers

There is a great labour shortage in certain industries such as food & beverage, and the hotel industry.

Study & visa support

Learn the language and culture, and get help with obtaining the Specified Skills Worker Visa #1 to get full-time employment in Japan.



What is the Specified Skills Worker Visa #1?

  • New visa from April 2019

  • Be paid the same as Japanese people

  • Possible to work full-time for up to 5 years

  • In order to qualify for a Specified Skilled Worker Visa type 1, you must pass the Specified Skills Evaluation Test and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 level or higher according to the field chosen.

  • Available in the following industries (• Food Service Industry, • Building Cleaning Industry,  • Manufacture of Food and Beverages etc.)

The Program

Location: Nagano Campus, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka.

You must study with a student visa, then you can join this course.

Minimum requirements include:

  • Approximately 1,500,000 JPY (or equivalent in your currency at the time), shown in a bank statement.

  • This is so that the school and immigration know that you have the financial ability to pay for tuition, food, transport and accommodation for a year.

-> Inquire now to apply for the student visa.

Classes and learning systems specialized for exam preparation

  • Elective classes allow students to plan and study in order to pass the skills assessment test.

  • You will repeatedly attempt exam preparation questions using LMS* to get used to the test format and type of questions.
    *Learning Management System (Online platform developed by the school)

  • The career center and its specialized staff will provide you with extensive support to help you pass the exam.

Experienced staff will help you connect with companies

  • Staff will introduce part-time jobs related to the accommodation and food service industries with an eye towards employment under the Specified Skilled Worker visa type 1.

  • After passing the skills assessment test, they will introduce (match) you to job openings at partner companies.

  • Support in applying for permission to change your status of residence after receiving a job offer.

Steps from Enrolment to Graduation

Student Process
(Example of a student starting from April enrolment in "Intermediate I" level)

*April: Joining a company.

Process of the support service provided by the Career Center

  • April: Enrolment

  • Employment Guidance

  • Explanation of the Specified Skilled Worker visa system

  • All year round: Job information sessions

  • July, August, September: Elective classes to prepare for exams

    • What you need to know to pass the exam

    • Role play

  • Extracurricular courses/individual guidance

  • Skills test passed in October-November

    • Last minute practice for exams

    • Job matching after passing the exam

    • Job interview practice with career staff
      → Passed the exam and got a job offer

  • December-January:

    • Individual interview

    • Guidance on procedures for changing status of residence

    • Follow-up

  • February:

  • Final follow-up before joining the company

  • March:

    • Graduation

  • April:

    • Follow-up after joining the company.