Imphal: A delegation of 20 representatives from six Japanese social welfare corporations arrived at Manipur University on Wednesday to conduct an international placement drive for candidates seeking employment opportunities in Japan.
The recruitment programme is being organised by the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development (DVSSD), Manipur University, in association with NSDC International and other participating organisations.
Dr. Nambram Amulkumar, Head of DVSSD, Manipur University, said the visiting delegation comprises senior officials and representatives of six Japanese companies, accompanied by officials from NSDC International, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Zenken Corporation.
The visiting companies will conduct recruitment interviews on Thursday, October 22, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The selection process will include group interviews, personal interviews and other assessments to identify suitable candidates for employment in Japan.
According to Dr. Amulkumar, a total of 30 candidates will appear for the placement interviews, including 20 students from the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development, Manipur University, and 10 candidates from Siliguri.
He said the results of the recruitment interviews are expected to be announced on Thursday evening, following the completion of the selection process.
The six participating organisations are Social Welfare Corporation Fukushi Gakudan, Social Welfare Corporation Life no Gakkou, Social Welfare Corporation Gasshoen, Social Welfare Corporation Mineyama, Social Welfare Corporation Kuneikai and Social Welfare Corporation Goshiki.
These organisations operate in different regions of Japan, including Tokyo, Miyagi, Kyoto, Gunma and Fukushima. Several of them already employ Indian candidates, while others have recruited Indian workers who are expected to join their respective organisations in the coming months.
Social Welfare Corporation Goshiki, based in Fukushima, is participating in a recruitment initiative in India for the first time.
The Japanese delegation includes Tanaka Nobuya, President of Life no Gakkou; Iida Daisuke, President of Fukushi Gakudan; Mori Kazushige, President of Gasshoen; Kushida Tasuku, President of Mineyama; Obayashi Takamitsu, Managing Director of Kuneikai; and Iwaya Katsuyoshi, Facility Head of Goshiki, along with other senior officials and recruitment representatives. Representatives of Zenken Corporation are also participating in the programme.
The Indian delegation includes Anshul Singhal, Deputy General Manager, NSDC International; Masotmi Zimik, State Engagement Officer, NSDC; and Bhavyaa Bisht, Senior Analyst, NSDC International.
Dr. Amulkumar further encouraged young people interested in employment opportunities in Japan to approach the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development for detailed information about available training and career pathways.
He said candidates who have passed Class XII or completed graduation, as well as those possessing a one-year diploma or certificate in hospitality, may contact the Department to explore suitable opportunities and obtain further guidance.
The Department, which also offers Japanese language training, is working to create pathways through which young people from Manipur can acquire the necessary language skills and prepare themselves for employment in Japan.
The placement drive is an important initiative in connecting vocational education and skill development with international employment opportunities. It also provides students with direct exposure to Japanese employers and their recruitment procedures.
With Japanese companies visiting the University to conduct interviews directly, the programme offers aspiring candidates an opportunity to pursue overseas employment through an organised institutional recruitment process.
The outcome of the interviews on October 22 is expected to determine the candidates selected for employment with the participating Japanese organisations.
