Zenken Joins Hokkaido Global Community to Support Caregiver Education

Zenken Partners with Hokkaido Global Community

Zenken Corporation, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has announced its participation in the Hokkaido Global Community (HGC) as a partner focused on education and career support within the caregiving sector. This collaboration is set to contribute to addressing the significant labor shortages faced in Hokkaido, particularly in the field of caregiving and IT engineering.

HGC is an innovative platform established to tackle the workforce shortage challenges in Hokkaido, bringing together businesses, local governments, educational institutions, and community organizations to promote the recruitment, education, and integration of a diverse workforce, including foreign talent. Zenken recognizes the pressing issues related to Japan's aging population and declining birthrates, leading to an inevitable labor crisis. By aligning with HGC’s philosophy of cultivating and retaining workforce potential throughout the region, Zenken officially joined as a partner on August 25, 2026.

As part of its role at HGC, Zenken will spearhead the educational and career initiatives aimed at supporting the recruitment, development, and retention of foreign caregivers. This comprehensive approach includes everything from Japanese language training for overseas candidates to matching them with local care facilities in Hokkaido that seek to employ such talent. Zenken is committed to assisting these individuals not only during their job placements but also in acquiring the necessary national qualifications and receiving ongoing support post-employment.

About Hokkaido Global Community (HGC)

The Hokkaido Global Community (HGC) is a collaborative platform aimed at addressing workforce shortages within the region through partnerships among academia, industry, and government. Its goal is to provide integrated support for the recruitment, education, and life stability of diverse human resources, including international personnel. By joining forces, various stakeholders, such as enterprises, municipalities, educational organizations, and local communities, aim to create new social infrastructures that foster the growing and retaining of talent in Hokkaido.

Key Features of the Platform:

1. Creating Connections: HGC collaborates with educational institutions abroad and domestic partners to build a broad talent pool across industries.
2. Supporting Education and Career Development: By systematizing Japanese language education and industry-specific training, HGC aims to nurture skilled professionals ready to fill immediate needs in sectors such as caregiving, logistics, and food services.
3. Enhancing Living Conditions and Community Integration: The platform facilitates essential living infrastructure, including housing, healthcare, and communication services, supporting newcomers in settling comfortably and engaging actively within the community.
4. Strengthening Capacity for Acceptance: HGC not only focuses on the methods of welcoming foreign talent but also on fostering their growth and opportunities to excel, thus enhancing the utilization of workforce resources within companies.

HGC's partnered organizations include several companies such as APR Group, SOUSHIN Holdings, and others, along with local governments from Tsukibuto Town and Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido.

For more information, visit Hokkaido Global Community.

Zenken’s Initiative in Foreign Caregiver Recruitment

Zenken has been actively involved in introducing skilled foreign labor, especially focusing on the caregiving sector, primarily collaborating with agencies in Indonesia and India. In Indonesia, Zenken partners with local sending organizations, while it collaborates with NSDC International, a governmental agency in India. Their efforts aim to promote the matching of skilled individuals who have received Japanese language and caregiving training with Japanese employers.

In addition, Zenken provides comprehensive services that facilitate long-term employment and career advancement for foreign caregivers in Japan, offering a seamless journey from training to obtaining qualifications. Programs such as the “ZENKEN Certified Care Worker National Examination Preparation Course” underscore Zenken's commitment to delivering high-quality training, having successfully worked with care facilities and local governments on various training initiatives.

For more details on their caregiving initiatives, visit Zenken Caregiver Support.

Company Overview

Company Name: Zenken Corporation
Representative: Junichiro Hayashi, President
Headquarters: 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Founded: May 2, 1975
Established: July 14, 1978
Capital: ¥439,950,000 (as of June 30, 2026)
Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Stock Code: 7371)
Official Website: Zenken Corporation