Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) will carry out the Training Course for Promoting Stable Employment of Foreign Residents as a project of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare so that foreign residents who are seeking a job in Japan can acquire Japanese language ability and get stable jobs.
Application for the courses starting in November is available.
Eligible applicants
Permanent Resident, Spouse of Japanese, Spouse of Permanent Resident, Long Term Resident and other visa holders
Fee
Free of Charge
Course
The detail schedule and other information will be explained at the orientation which is held in the beginning of the training.
Level-1
This course is designed for those who learn Japanese for the first time or who have difficulty reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana.
Ota City (* Ota Hybrid Course)
*Ota Hybrid Courses are held both On-site and Online.
Period: November 25, 2025 ~ February 5, 2026
Time & Day (On-site) : 09:00 ~ 12:00 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
(Online) : 09:00 ~ 12:00 Friday
Location: Hama-cyo Kinro Kaikan (Addr.: 66-49 Hamacyo Otashi)
Deadline of application: November 14, 2025
Placement Test: November 17, 2025 from 09:00 ~
Level-3
This course is designed for those who can read and write Hiragana and Katakana, and can engage in some conversation. And also for people who can use Japanese for simple communication in daily life.
Let’s further develop workplace communication skills tailored to the situation and the person you’re talking to.
Oizumi Town
Period: November 13, 2025 ~ January 28, 2026
Time & Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00 ~ 12:00
Location: YOSEN KOGYO Oizumi-machi Bunka-Mura (Addr.: 5-24-1 Asahi, Oizumi)
Deadline of application: October 30, 2025
Placement Test: October 31 9:00 ~
Note:
- In the event we receive many applications, we may terminate the application process early.
- Receiving the level check test is mandatory.
- Test results may prevent you from undergoing the examination.
- Please bring a pencil and an eraser for the placement test.
Application
Application is accepted at Hello Works (Public Employment Security Offices).
Hello Work Isesaki (0270-23-8609), Hello Work Ota (0276-46-8609), Hello Work Tatebayashi (0276-75-8609), Hello Work Maebashi (027-290-2111), Hello Work Takasaki (027-327-8609), Hello Work Honjo (0495-22-2448), Hello Work Kumagaya 048-522-5656), Hello Work Gyoda (048-556-3151)
※Residence Card (Zairyu-Card) or Passport is required.
※For details, please check the Flyer attached below.
Flyer（PDF/3MB）