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The Opening of the 12th Soken School in Bali: A New Employment Model

On January 27, 2026, the 12th Soken School, also known as LPK TLM – Profesional Akademik Jepang, inaugurated on the beautiful island of Bali in Indonesia. This latest institution marks a significant leap from traditional recruitment methods, promoting a unique employment model where companies are deeply involved in the educational process from the ground up.

Establishing a Nurturing Recruitment Model

The Soken School initiative is backed by three Japanese companies: Planning Network, New Science Japan, and T-Com, who collaborated to create a program directly linked to their business needs. This transition from “searching for talent” to “nurturing talent” is crucial in today’s challenging job market, particularly for sectors like logistics, manufacturing, construction, IT, and service industries in Japan, where there is a severe labor shortage.

Overcoming Recruitment Challenges

Japanese companies are currently facing skyrocketing recruitment costs and prolonged lead times due to insufficient applications. As a response, Soken School offers a corporate federation model that invests in talent supply at the educational stage. In doing so, it helps companies manage the recruitment supply more effectively.

Overview of the New School: LPK TLM – Profesional Akademik Jepang

The Bali branch of Soken School was established through joint investment from three pioneering firms:

• - Planning Network (CEO: Sasaki)
• - New Science Japan (CEO: Kojima)
• - T-Com (CEO: Okamatsu)

By being directly involved in the educational framework, these companies aim to minimize mismatch and prepare students to become immediate assets within their organizations.

Sustainable Collaboration Between Education, Finance, and Industry

The opening ceremony featured representatives from local educational and financial institutions, reiterating a robust support framework.

Educational Collaboration

The school collaborates with esteemed universities, including Dwijendra University and STIKOM University, ensuring that they deliver high-quality curricula tailored to industry needs.

Financial Support

Local banks in Bali and Java offer student loan programs, effectively breaking down barriers for talented individuals who face financial challenges in pursuing education. This initiative ensures equal access to educational opportunities, enabling students to focus on their studies while providing Japanese companies with driven and capable talent.

Future Perspectives

The Soken School operates comprehensively, from establishing the institution to student recruitment, language and skills training, and designing financial schemes. By expanding this innovative recruitment model, the school aims to contribute significantly to industry development and the improvement of labor conditions in both Japan and Indonesia.

Company Overview

Company Name: Indonesia Comprehensive Research Institute

Business Activities:

• - Planning and management of Soken School
• - Consulting for Indonesian business expansion
• - Promotion of talent development projects through collaboration between industries and academia