Training & Employment Program
A new system taking effect in April 2027. It replaces the Technical Intern Training Program and is being redesigned to secure workers in fields facing serious labor shortages, opening wide opportunities to young people who want to work in Japan.
BEGIN Cooperative plans to apply for Monitoring and Support Organization approval under the Training & Employment Program in October 2026.
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
License Application Schedule
We plan to apply for Monitoring and Support Organization approval under the Training & Employment Program in October 2026
Support for Acceptance Plan Development
Support for creating acceptance plans and education plans under the new system
Job Transfer System Operations
We handle the procedures for transfers made at the worker's own request
Career Path Design
Integrated support from Training & Employment to SSW No. 1 and then SSW No. 2
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
April 1, 2027: The Training & Employment Program takes effect (the amending law was enacted in June 2024).
From April 15, 2026: Applications for Monitoring and Support Organization approval (applications before the effective date) are being accepted.
From September 1, 2026: Applications for certification of Training & Employment plans (applications before the effective date) are being accepted.
Covered fields: 17 fields (the SSW fields excluding aviation and automobile transportation). The expected intake (upper limit) is about 426,000 people across the program through March 2029. New intake in a field may stop once its limit is reached.
This information is current as of September 2026. Please check official announcements from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Organization for Technical Intern Training (OTIT) for the latest status.
Information last verified: September 21, 2026
Compare Systems
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
We will begin accepting consultations after we receive Monitoring and Support Organization approval.
Available after approval