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Revolutionizing Transportation Education in Japan

In a significant development for the education sector, Meiko Career Partners, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced a partnership with Tetra Shift, a startup specializing in driver education. This collaboration focuses on enriching the content available in Meiko's Japanese e-learning platform, Japany, with specific training videos targeting the transportation sector. By integrating Tetra Shift’s expertise, they aim to address the pressing labor shortages in Japan’s transportation industry, particularly as the 'Specified Skilled Worker' (特定技能) program is set to roll out in December 2024.

Background of the Partnership

The partnership arises from the urgent need to tackle societal challenges such as the looming 2024 labor shortage crisis in logistics and public transport. Starting December 2024, the Specified Skilled Worker system will allow foreign workers to take up jobs in sectors suffering from personnel shortages, including the transportation industry. By the end of 2025, it's projected that 151 drivers will become active in this field across the country. However, a significant barrier for foreign workers has been the Skills Assessment Test, a requirement that encompasses a wide range of topics, from road signs to practical driving laws. Unfortunately, comprehensive educational materials aimed at foreign workers are deficient. This gap has prompted the partnership between Meiko Career Partners, renowned for Japanese language education and settlement support, and Tetra Shift, which boasts expertise in specialized training for the transportation sector.

Features of the New Video Content on Japany

With the new collaboration, users of Japany will have access to Tetra Shift's online courses led by trained instructors, covering the necessary aspects of the skills assessment test effectively in just four hours. The redesigned course structure will integrate past examination trends, ensuring learners grasp essential content to excel in the test. The video format facilitates visual comprehension, making it easier for international candidates to understand challenging concepts like safe turning procedures. Once they enter employment, this material can also aid in the company’s internal training schemes, ensuring a culture of safety and compliance.

Content Overview

• - Language: Japanese
• - Target Examination: Specified Skills Assessment Test for the Transportation Industry (trucks), with future content planned for buses and taxis.
• - Cost: Varies based on the number of accounts and duration of use; additional educational materials (textbooks priced at 5,000 yen) are also required for implementation
• - Target Audience: Registered support organizations in Japan, Japanese language schools, overseas deployment agencies, and businesses accepting foreign workers.

Synergy with Japany’s Learning Management Features

Japany enhances the growth and retention of foreign workers through its comprehensive e-learning platform. The latest training materials will allow learners to access specialized content along with language learning and examination preparation—all through a single app. This platform supports learning in 11 languages, providing resources for a smoother transition into the Japanese workforce.

Advantages of Using Japany

1. Accessibility: Available on Android and iOS, users can learn anytime, anywhere, even outside Japan, making it ideal for pre-employment training.
2. Engaging Video Content: Pro instructors use graphics to clarify complex topics, enabling learners to modify playback speed for personalized pacing.
3. In-depth Learning Management: Administrators can easily track learners' progress in hours spent, advancement, and test scores through a dedicated dashboard, allowing for targeted progress management.

For further inquiries, visit the Japany Service Site. Meiko Career Partners is passionate about supporting the success and integration of foreign talent into the Japanese workforce.

Company Profiles

Meiko Career Partners: A subsidiary of Meiko Network Japan, it operates as a preferred partner in career development for individuals and companies globally. It aims to assist over 50,000 learners, establishing itself as a profound resource in the industry.

Company Headquarters: Chiyoda, Tokyo. CEO: Takuya Nakagawa.

Tetra Shift: Specializes in aiding foreign workers through educational materials and online courses tailored for the transportation sector.

Company Headquarters: Toshima, Tokyo. Co-Representatives: Shirokawa Tsuguro, Masayuki Isohata.

For more information, reach out via the Japany service contact form.