Welding Training Center

2026-05-14 05:01:26

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Nikken Total Sourcing Opens a New Welding Training Facility in Hiroshima

Nikken Total Sourcing Launches Chugoku-Shikoku Welding Skill Center

Nikken Total Sourcing Co., Ltd., a leader in human capital creation based in Ota-ku, Tokyo, has recently inaugurated the Chugoku-Shikoku Welding Skill Center in Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. This new facility aims to address the urgent need for skilled welding professionals in the Chugoku-Shikoku region, an area that hosts a concentration of industries such as steel and shipbuilding.

The Growing Demand for Welding Skills

In recent years, there has been a significant resurgence in manufacturing industries within Hiroshima, particularly in shipbuilding, where the industrial production index has surged by 63.1% compared to the previous year. This boom has amplified the need for skilled welding technicians, making it crucial for local businesses to secure and train competent staff. However, the industry is facing challenges, including an aging workforce and a lack of younger technicians entering the field, making the training and development of young, skilled workers more urgent than ever.

In response to this pressing need, the Chugoku-Shikoku Welding Skill Center has been established as a dedicated facility for hands-on welding training. The center is designed not only to equip trainees with essential welding skills but also to contribute overall to the growth and development of the manufacturing sector in the region.

Training Program Structure

The center has partnered with the Hiroshima Welding Association to provide comprehensive support for participants aiming to achieve the initial levels of the JIS Welding Engineer Certification. The training curriculum is robust and practical, featuring extensive hands-on practice sessions complemented by preparatory work for the written examinations that significantly impact certification success rates.

Experienced instructors bring a wealth of knowledge from their time in the industry, focusing on enhancing safety awareness and providing tailored guidance that aligns with individual trainee needs. This targeted instruction ensures that participants are job-ready from the moment they complete their training.

Nikken Total Sourcing is dedicated not only to improving productivity for local companies through this training center but also to fostering long-term career development for its employees. By promoting public certification achievements, the company is committed to enhancing the skills of its workforce.

Center Overview

- Name: Chugoku-Shikoku Welding Skill Center
- Location: 3-1-7 Minagawa, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 739-0026
- Opening Date: April 23, 2026

With this initiative, Nikken Total Sourcing reaffirms its role as a "human capital creation company" that transcends industry boundaries. By viewing diverse talent as valuable human capital, the company aims to foster opportunities through its innovative personnel solutions for individuals, businesses, and society as a whole.

About Nikken Total Sourcing

Established in April 1981, Nikken Total Sourcing specializes in comprehensive personnel services, including contract staffing, temporary staffing, and recruitment. It's dedicated to creating a supportive environment that links businesses with skilled workers, enhancing market growth and productivity.