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Overview of the Seminar: Understanding the Specific Skills System

The specific skills system was established in 2019 and has seen a steady increase in the number of foreign residents, reaching approximately 336,196 by the end of June 2025. As more companies adopt diverse acceptance formats, many face challenges, particularly those contemplating in-house support. Common concerns include:

• - The complexity of support obligations.
• - Ambiguity in daily operational challenges.
• - Unclear criteria for choosing between outsourcing and in-house support.
• - The difficulty in organizing additional documentation based on nationality.

To address these practical uncertainties, we are offering a structured learning opportunity through this seminar.

Seminar Details:

1. Overview of the Specific Skills System

Participants will learn about the structure and framework of the specific skills system, including:

• - Acceptance quotas across 16 sectors.
• - Differences between resident statuses “Type 1” and “Type 2.”
• - Types of applications for certification, changes, and renewals.
• - Requirements for transitioning from technical internships.

2. What is In-house Support?

The seminar will explain the differences between in-house support and outsourced support, emphasizing obligations such as:

• - Regular interviews.
• - Life orientation and support in housing.
• - Specific requirements based on nationality, for instance, recommendations from Vietnam.

3. Common Pitfalls in Practice

Participants will explore situations where errors often occur, like:

• - Cases requiring orientation obligations after joining.
• - Document evaluations during the renewal process.

4. Cost Comparison: Outsourcing vs In-house Support

An analysis of costs will reveal:

• - General market prices for outsourcing, which remains unclear.
• - Operational tasks involved when shifting to in-house support.
• - A checklist for implementation.

5. Trends in Revisions and Future Perspectives

Attendees will be informed about:

• - The overview of the nurturing employment schedule set for 2027.
• - The potential impact of an increased number of transitions to specific skills.

Seminar Logistics:

• - Date: December 18
• - Format: Online (via Zoom)
• - Cost: Free
• - Target Audience: Companies accepting or considering foreign personnel with specific skills.
• - Organizer: Japan Career Co., Ltd.

Speaker Information:

• - Name: Kyosuke Yoshida
• - Position: CEO, Japan Career Co., Ltd.

Company Overview:

• - Corporate Name: Japan Career Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 1-10-5 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 3rd Floor, Shibuya Place
• - CEO: Kyosuke Yoshida
• - Business Focus: Support for hiring and retention within the specific skills domain / Development and operation of the support SaaS "Tokubiza."
• - Official Website: Japan Career

Inquiry Contact:

For further questions, please reach out to Japan Career Co., Ltd. via email at [email protected].