1.Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)

Overview
The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program was launched by the Japanese government in April 2019 to address serious labor shortages in 16 critical industries. It allows foreign nationals with relevant skills and Japanese language ability to live and work in Japan.

Key Benefits

• Valid for up to 5 years under SSW Type 1
• Potential to transition to SSW Type 2 in some sectors, allowing for permanent residency and family reunification
• Workers are allowed to change employers within the same sector
• Competitive salaries based on industry standards
• Legal protection under Japanese labor laws

Eligibility Criteria

• Must pass Japanese Language Test (JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 equivalent)
• Must pass Skills Proficiency Test in the chosen industry
• Must be 18 years or older
• Clean immigration history

Fields Covered:

1. Nursing Care
2. Building Cleaning Management
3. Manufacture of Industrial Products
4. Construction Industry
5. Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Industry
6. Automobile Repair and Maintenance
7. Aviation Industry
8. Accommodation Industry
9. Agriculture
10. Fishery and Aquaculture Industries
11. Manufacture of Food and Beverages
12. Food Service Industry
13. Automobile Transportation Business
14. Railway
15. Forestry
16. Wood Industry

Our Support

Project Africa assists candidates in:

1. Language and skills training
2. Exam preparation and test registration
3. Job placement and interview coaching
4. Visa application and documentation
5. Pre-departure and post-arrival support

2.Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)

Overview
The Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) was introduced in 1993 to help developing countries acquire industrial and technical skills that can be transferred back home. It is a skill-building program—not a labor migration path—intended to train participants in Japan for a set period.

Key Benefits

• Duration: 1 to 3 years (extendable to 5 years)
• Trainees work under the supervision of Japanese companies
• Can transition to specified skilled worker visa after training.
• Monthly stipend and housing provided
• Certificate of completion awarded

Eligibility Criteria

• Basic Japanese language understanding recommended
• Age: Typically 18 to 35 years
• Good physical and mental health
• Willingness to return to home country after training
• Selected through approved sending organizations
• Fields Covered

Fields Covered:

1. Agriculture
2. construction
3. Food Manufacturing
4. Textile and Clothing
5. Machinery and Metalwork
6. Electronics and Electrical Equipment
7. Automobile Maintenance
8. Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery
9. Aviation
10. Caregiving
11. Hospitality
12. Printing
13. Woodworking
14. Paper Manufacturing
15. Rubber Products Manufacturing
16. Glass and Ceramics
17. Plastic Molding
18. Iron and Steel Industry
19. Mining and Quarrying

Our Support
Project Africa works with certified sending organizations to support candidates in:

1. Language and skills training
2. Matching with approved companies in Japan
3. Visa support and pre-departure briefing
4. Monitoring and welfare support during stay