Guide to Employment for Skill Development (multilingual)

Reference translations of Japanese articles explaining the Employment for Skill Development system, which starts in April 2027.

This is a reference translation based on machine translation. It has not been checked by a native speaker. The original Japanese article is the official version.

• What Are the Record-Keeping and Reporting Obligations in Employment for Skill Development? How to Fill In Logs and Management RecordsThis article explains the record-keeping and reporting obligations of Employment for Skill Development for staff at host companies and Supervising and Support Organizations. Based on official materials, it covers the items to fill in on logs and management records, sample entries, retention periods, conditions for electronic storage, and the deadline for annual reports. It also introduces checking procedures that help with internal preparation before the system takes effect.Original updated: 2026-10-15
• What Is the Difference Between Employment for Skill Development and Technical Intern Training? 7 Key Changes Companies Should KnowThis article explains the differences between the Employment for Skill Development System, which will take effect in April 2027, and Technical Intern Training. Based on official information, it outlines 7 changes, including the purpose of the system, the 17 eligible fields, change of employer, Japanese-language requirements, and transition to Specified Skilled Worker.Original updated: 2026-10-12
• What Is a Supervising and Support Organization? Explanation of the Licensing Requirements and Differences from Technical Intern Training Supervising OrganizationsThis article explains the Supervising and Support Organizations to be established under the Employment for Skill Development System, which will take effect in April 2027. For companies, it outlines the differences from Technical Intern Training supervising organizations, licensing requirements such as being a nonprofit corporation and appointing an external auditor, and the application schedule.Original updated: 2026-10-13
• What Does Transitioning from Employment for Skill Development to Specified Skilled Worker (i) Involve? Requirements and Procedures ExplainedBased on materials published by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, this article explains the requirements for transitioning from Employment for Skill Development to Specified Skilled Worker (i). It covers the skills and Japanese language examinations at the A2 level or above, continuation for up to 1 year if the examinations are not passed, the procedure for applying for permission to change status of residence, and the preparations companies need to make.Original updated: 2026-10-15
• How Much Does Post-Entry Training for Employment for Skill Development Cost? Key Points for Corporate Budgeting and Comparing EstimatesThis article explains the items that companies should check when budgeting for post-entry training for Employment for Skill Development, including training fees, accommodation, meals, and allowances. Based on official laws and regulations, it outlines restrictions on costs borne by participants, how to align estimate conditions, and key points for comparing additional costs and payment timing.Original updated: 2026-10-19
• What Should You Do If Someone Is Absent from Japanese Language Education for Employment for Skill Development? Make-up Classes and Delayed Progress ExplainedThis article explains how to respond when absences or delays in understanding occur during Japanese language education for Employment for Skill Development, based on official materials. It covers course requirements, points to confirm regarding make-up classes, attendance records, and coordination with work, and introduces key considerations for accepting companies and support personnel when consulting with training institutions.Original updated: 2026-10-20
• Where Should You Turn for Japanese Language Education for Employment for Skill Development? How to Choose and Compare ProvidersFor companies unsure where to outsource the Japanese language education required for Employment for Skill Development, this article explains the types of providers, how to choose one, and key points for comparison, including employment-oriented courses at accredited Japanese language educational institutions and transitional measures for Toroku Nihongo Kyoin, based on information published by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and other authorities.Original updated: 2026-10-15
• How Can Japanese Language Education for Employment for Skill Development Be Continued in the Workplace? How to Create a Learning Plan That Balances Work and StudyThis article explains how to create a plan for Japanese language education under Employment for Skill Development that can be balanced with daily work. Based on official materials, it organizes the roles of courses required under the system and workplace practice, work schedule adjustments, division of responsibilities among staff, record-keeping, and review. It also introduces specific examples that can be used to prepare for accepting workers.Original updated: 2026-10-15
• What Are the Japanese Language Requirements for Employment for Skill Development? The Meaning of A1 Level and 100 Hours of Japanese Language EducationThe Japanese language level required for Employment for Skill Development is A1 level before starting work and, in principle, A2 level when transitioning to Specified Skilled Worker (i). Some fields require a higher level. This article explains what A1 level means, how it corresponds to the JLPT and JFT-Basic, how to meet the requirement through a 100-hour course, and what companies need to prepare.Original updated: 2026-10-22
• What Is Post-Entry Training for Employment for Skill Development? Required Hours, Requirements, and Its Relationship with Pre-Entry TrainingHow many hours of post-entry training are required for Employment for Skill Development? This article explains what companies need to prepare, including the 320-hour and 220-hour categories based on whether the worker has passed a test equivalent to A1, the requirements for reducing the hours through pre-entry training, the 4 subjects and 8 hours of legal protection instruction, the implementing organizations, and the obligation to provide A2-level education after employment begins.Original updated: 2026-10-12
• What Is Pre-entry Training for Employment for Skill Development? How Roles Are Divided with Post-entry Training and What Companies Should CheckThis article explains what pre-entry training for Employment for Skill Development is, based on the operational guidelines of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It summarizes what companies should check, including the subjects covered, who provides the training, the number of training hours required to shorten post-entry training, how it relates to A1-equivalent training, cost responsibilities, and recordkeeping.Original updated: 2026-10-16
• What Are the Rules for Changing Employers under Employment for Skill Development? Conditions for Approval and Preparations for CompaniesThis article explains the rules for changing employers under Employment for Skill Development for companies. Based on information published by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, it covers the required period of employment, skills, and Japanese-language proficiency for changing employers at the worker's request, the requirements for the new employer, the payment of initial costs, and the preparations that accepting companies should begin making now.Original updated: 2026-10-10
• What Is the Employment for Skill Development System? How It Works from April 2027 and How Companies Should PrepareThis article explains the Employment for Skill Development System, which will replace Technical Intern Training in April 2027. Based on information published by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and other authorities, it organizes key points for companies, including the system’s purpose, the 17 eligible fields, the skill development period, rules for changing employers, and the requirements for transitioning to Specified Skilled Worker (i).Original updated: 2026-10-10