Zenken and Mitsui Bank Form Partnership for Overseas Talent Introduction

Zenken and Mitsui Bank Join Forces in Overseas Talent Introduction

Zenken Co., Ltd., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, recently announced a significant partnership with Mitsui Bank, based in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. The agreement, set to take effect on July 1, 2026, aims to collaboratively support the introduction of overseas talent into the Japanese workforce, particularly in response to the growing labor shortages facing regional businesses.

Background of the Partnership

Japan faces an urgent challenge of labor shortages, particularly in local communities, which can severely impact the sustainability and succession of businesses. This situation is notably pronounced in Mie Prefecture across various sectors such as engineering, construction, and information technology. The demand for skilled workers, especially engineers and caregivers, has escalated dramatically.

Zenken, with its mission to “create a future that does not exist,” acknowledges the critical issue of labor shortages linked to Japan’s rapidly aging population. The company has dedicated itself to recruiting IT engineers and supporting talent acquisition in caregiving sectors.

In the overseas talent sector, Zenken has established partnerships with prominent engineering universities in Bengaluru, India, and NSDC International, a subsidiary of the Indian government’s National Skill Development Corporation. This enables Zenken to effectively connect优秀 overseas talent looking to work in Japan with companies struggling with workforce shortages, offering comprehensive support from introduction to integration.

Conversely, Mitsui Bank operates an extensive network across Mie and Aichi Prefectures, providing in-depth consulting services to local businesses. The bank has previously engaged in initiatives such as hiring seminars for foreign personnel, focusing on alleviating labor shortages in the region. Through this partnership, both Zenken and Mitsui Bank aim to enhance services specifically in the area of overseas caregiving talent, a sector facing a growing demand.

The collaboration is designed to leverage Zenken's experience in overseas talent introduction and education alongside Mitsui Bank's broad network, contributing directly to solving labor shortages for businesses. Through Mitsui Bank's customer referrals, Zenken can extend its specialized solutions to a wider range of companies.

Details of the Collaboration

The partnership will harness the strengths of both companies to further develop services in the following areas:

1. Introduction and Integration Support for Overseas Engineers

Zenken collaborates with 54 engineering universities in Bengaluru, India's IT hub, to recruit engineering students in fields such as IT, machinery, and electronics for Japanese companies. This partnership transcends mere introductions, as Zenken also provides support through Japanese language education and life orientation, ensuring effective integration into the workplace. As a result of this collaboration, these highly skilled professionals will be introduced to Mitsui Bank’s clientele, thus addressing the workforce shortages in the manufacturing and IT sectors.

2. Introduction and Integration Support for Overseas Caregivers

Working alongside NSDC International and other talent-sending agencies in Indonesia, Zenken has developed a talent introduction business for the caregiving sector, focusing on specific skill workers. As a registered support organization for these foreign workers, Zenken offers comprehensive assistance, including Japanese language education, reception support, employment follow-up, and integration support. The partnership will facilitate the introduction of these skilled individuals to Mitsui Bank’s clients, directly addressing the labor shortages within the caregiving industry.

Future Outlook

Through this partnership, Zenken anticipates improved access to a wide array of client companies in Mie Prefecture, enhanced by the trust associated with Mitsui Bank. The collaboration aims to support talent acquisition for regional businesses, thereby contributing to the revitalization of the local economy and solidifying growth in the overseas talent sector, in alignment with Zenken's mid-term management plan, “Road to 250.”

Both organizations are committed to fostering the sustainable development of regional companies by continuing to support their efforts in securing talent and enhancing corporate value in the long run.