Training & Employment Program
This new system will replace TITP in an expanded form and integrate the development and employment of foreign workers. BEGIN plans to apply under the Training & Employment Program after obtaining TITP-related approval. Until then, we introduce partner business cooperatives to companies seeking the program.
Comparison of TITP and the Training & Employment Program
The main differences are summarized below. The new system places greater emphasis on securing human resources and strengthens career development and rights protection for foreign workers.
| 項目 | 技能実習制度（現行） | 育成就労制度（2027〜） |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose of the System | Skill transfer (international contribution) | Human resource development + securing workforce (bridge to SSW) |
| Length of Stay | Up to 5 years through No. 1 to No. 3 | In principle, 3 years, assuming transition to SSW No. 1 |
| Job Changes | In principle not permitted, except unavoidable cases | Transfer based on the worker's intention may be possible within the same work category under certain requirements |
| Japanese Language Requirement | No uniform standard | At entry: equivalent to N5; after 2 years: equivalent to N4 |
| Eligible Fields | 90 occupations, 167 operations | Fields generally aligned with SSW |
| Accepting / Supervising Body | Supervising Organization, license required | Monitoring and Support Organization, license required with strengthened requirements |
| Audits and Guidance | Conducted by the supervising organization | Stronger involvement of the monitoring and support organization and external auditors |
| Family Accompaniment | Not permitted | Not permitted; possible under SSW No. 2 |
| Wage Level | Equal to or higher than Japanese workers | Equal to or higher than Japanese workers, with staged treatment according to experience and other factors |
| Fee Burden | Payments to sending organizations may exist | Stricter limits on fees borne by the worker |
BEGIN Cooperative Support Policy
Step-by-Step License Acquisition
First obtain Supervising Organization approval under TITP, then apply for Monitoring and Support Organization approval under the Training & Employment Program.
Coordination with Partner Cooperatives
For Training & Employment cases consulted before our approval, we introduce partner business cooperatives.
Support for Acceptance Plan Development
Support for creating acceptance plans and education plans under the new system
Job Transfer System Operations
We handle procedures related to transfers based on the worker's intention.
Japanese Language Education Program
Online learning and school introductions to support achievement of JLPT N5 to N4
Career Path Design
Integrated support from Training & Employment to SSW No. 1 and then SSW No. 2
For Companies Considering the Training & Employment Program Now
Even before our approval is granted, we can introduce trusted partner business cooperatives to companies considering the Training & Employment Program. Please feel free to contact us.
Request Partner Introduction →Details of the Training and Employment Program are provided based on the operational guidelines of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, reflecting the latest information.
Training and Employment Program — Latest Updates
June 2024: The revised Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act was enacted, confirming the launch of the Training and Employment Program in April 2027.
April 15, 2026: Applications for the Supervising Support Organization license began being accepted. Early application is required for organizations that wish to continue providing support after April 2027.
Target sectors: 17 sectors (the 19 Specified Skilled Worker sectors, excluding aviation and road transport). As with Specified Skilled Worker, an acceptance cap is set for each sector, and new acceptance may be suspended once the cap is reached.
This information is current as of May 2026. Please refer to the official announcements of the Immigration Services Agency, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Ministry of Justice for the latest status.
Information last verified: May 24, 2026
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3つの制度を比較する
外国人材受入の3制度。御社の業種・期間・目的に合わせてお選びください。
技能実習制度（TITP）
技能・技術・知識の移転による国際貢献が目的。1号→2号→3号で最長5年。原則として転職不可。90職種167作業が移行対象。
特定技能制度（SSW）
即戦力としての就労が目的。1号は通算5年、2号は更新無制限・家族帯同可。同一分野内で転職可能。16分野（1号）／11分野（2号）が対象。
育成就労制度（2027年4月施行予定）
技能実習を発展的に解消した新制度。人材確保＋育成が目的。原則3年で特定技能1号への移行を想定。同一業務区分内で本人意向の転籍可能。対象分野は特定技能と原則整合。
Consultation on the Training and Employment Program
Please contact us about preparations for the 2027 launch, or for introductions to partner organizations.
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