Placement Opportunity in Japan as

SEWING/STITCHING under Technical Intern

Training Program
August 10, 2019 News Briefs Texman
Following is the ASSOCHAM Circular On Placement Opportunity in Japan

This is to inform you that the Indian and Japanese Government had signed an MoU in
Novemeber, 2017 for sending Indian workers to JAPAN on a 3-5 year visa for Technical
Intern Training Program (TITP) – JAPAN.

ASSOCHAM is a duly Empaneled Sending Organization by National Skill Development

Corporation (NSDC), Ministry of Skills and Entrepreneurship – Government of INDIA
for counseling, training and sending aspirants form Indian to JAPAN under Technical
Intern Training Program (TITP).

TITP – JAPAN is a 3-5 years on the job training in Japan to learn advanced skills for
basic jobs which Japan has mastered over the years. Trainees will earn at least
minimum wages of Japan during the entire training period in Japan. The aim of the
program is to transfer skills which Japan has to other countries by training candidates
from overseas countries.

About 80 Job categories are open currently to pursue TITP in JAPAN. There are
immediate requirements for Sewing / Stitching jobs and interviews can happen within
this month post your confirmation.

1. Successful candidates will be earning about JPY 900/hour or JPY 1,58,400/month

equivalent to INR 1,02,960/ month during the training period which is enhancable on performance
basis during these  3 to 5 years in Japan. Even higher starting salaries are also possible depending
upon the profile and performance of candidates during the interaction with Japanese employers.
2. Post 3-5 year of trainings candidates can be considered for further extension and
can get a work permit for further stay depending upon their interest and performance during training
period.
3. Apart from salary, accommodation and additional compensation for extra working hours @ 125% of
basic rate may be provided.
4. To pursue this program candidate should have basic qualification of 10+2 Pass
along with necessary recognized certification of SEWING / STITCHING.
5. Interested candidates will be required to undergo requisite JAPANESE Language
Course for 3 to 4 months and acquire  JLPT N5 level language proficiency.
6. Candidates undergoing Japanese language training will get provisional
appointment letter with detailed employment terms and conditions from Japanese employer *post 3
months of Japanese language training.
7. Provisional o er letter will include detailed information and terms and condition
of their employment including salary, working hours, location, leaves etc. Post
Japanese language certification for passing N5, candidates visa will be processed.
8. Interested Candidates will have to bear expenses towards training and
placement assistance of Rs.2,10,000 +GST if applicable with break up as stipulated
below:

Registration – 15000/- + GST if applicable (refundable in case of no placement)

Language Training – 25,000/- GST if applicable (to be paid in 2-4 installments)

On passing N4 Level and start of Visa Process – 50,000 GST if applicable
On receipt of Visa related documents from JAPANESE Employer (Eligibility
Letter)- 70,000/- GST if applicable
On Visa & Air Ticket – 50,000/- GST if applicable

Above expenses are inclusive of one way Air Ticket, Visa Cost and their monitoring
and assistance in JAPAN during the entire training period of 3- 5 years.
Any government fees/ NSDC charges if levied will be directly borne by the candidates.
GST extra if applicable

It’s a golden opportunity for INDIAN job seekers to learn skills from
JAPANESE as well as earn a attractive monetary compensation. These people who
return a er completion of training will be a great asset for our country for
benchmarking latest skills in INDIA enabling brighter job opportunities for them in
INDIA and abroad.

In case candidate is not inclined or considered for further continuation in JAPAN,

ASSOCHAM will render placement assistance to the candidates.

All the relevant information for JAPAN-TITP is available here.

Interested companies may contact the following for further details:

Shitiz Mittal
Associate Consultant (TITP) – ASSOCHAM
Ph : +91-8800744644
Email : skill.titp@assocham.com
About Japan’s Technical Intern Training
Program
August 10, 2019 News Briefs Texman
About TITP Program

Background and Journey so far:

TITP, commenced in 1993 in Japan, aims to contribute to developing countries by accepting people from
these countries and transferring skills through On-the-Job-Training (‘OJT’). The purpose of TITP is to
promote international cooperation through the transfer of skills, techniques, and knowledge developed by
Technical Intern Trainees in Japan to developing regions, and contributing to the human resource
development that will be the driving force behind the economic development of the said developing regions.

With a view to promoting partnership in skill development, and to strengthen mutual interest through
cooperation between the two countries – India and Japan, the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India and the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign A airs and
the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Government of Japan, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation
(MoC) on TITP in October, 2017.

Eligible and competent Indian youth, who are willing to upgrade their technical skill set through TITP in
Japan, would be enrolled and imparted training in India in Japanese language, culture and relevant domain
training by Sending Organizations.

NSDC has been appointed as the Implementing and Monitoring Agency for TITP by the MSDE. In this regard,
NSDC had empanelled a diverse pool of 23 Sending Organizations including ASSOCHAM in the first phase of
empanelment, which includes training partners of NSDC, leading institutes of higher learning, Japanese
language training institutes and Indian industrial chambers and associations. These Sending Organizations
are entrusted with the task of mobilizing, training and sending skilled Indian youth to Japan.

Many youth from India have already embarked upon their training in Japan successfully in the domains of
electronic equipment/ devices assembling work and agriculture.

Key Features of TITP:

1. Duration of Technical Intern Training – Trained candidates will be sent to Japan for undergoing
Technical Intern Training for a period of 3 to 5 years.
2. Job Categories – 80 Job Categories and 144 Operations are eligible under TITP. For further information
on the Job Categories and Operations, Applicant is advised to refer to the website of Organization for
Technical Intern Training (OTIT): http://www.otit.go.jp/
3. Pre-Departure Training in India – Candidates interested in undergoing Technical Intern Training in
Japan are required to be trained in Japanese language, Japanese lifestyle orientation and culture,
along with relevant domain training by the Sending Organization before their departure to Japan.
4. Return to home country mandatory – A er completion of the Technical Intern Training in Japan, the
Technical Intern Trainee is expected to return to his/ her home country and utilize the skills that were
acquired in Japan.

Benefits to youth:

TITP intends to empower Indian youth by providing them with skill development and career advancement
opportunities. It will help them contribute to the economic development of India with specialised technical
skills gained from training in Japanese industries.

Apart from the prospect of receiving an attractive salary and protection through provision of social security
during the training in Japan, the interns get an unmatched exposure to work in the Japanese industries and
learn from their innovative approaches.

Process

Basic requirements:

Japanese Language Proficiency  –

1. Interested Candidates will have to undergo Japanese language and cultural training equivalent to N4
(Elementary Level).
2. Total 420 Hrs. of classroom training will be provided over 6 months of time.
 Eligibility –

1. Age: 18-30 years

2. Qualification: 10+2 Pass, Certification in Sewing/Stitching or any other Certification.
3. Well-groomed, disciplined, so spoken & well behaved.