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Tai-Fil Manpower Services Corporation is a land-based recruitment agency duly licensed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
Incorporated in the year 2000, we have dedicated over two decades to the career placement of Filipino professionals, skilled, and unskilled workers for overseas employment — acting as trusted agents in the global manpower supply chain.
To be one of the Philippines' most trusted providers of quality Filipino workers for overseas employment, recognized for integrity and excellence in the global market.
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An internationally recognized program established in 1993 that transfers technical skills, technologies, and knowledge from Japan to developing countries — including the Philippines.
A status of residence created to give foreign nationals more opportunities to work in Japan across 14 specified industry sectors. Two types: SSW(i) and SSW(ii) for advanced professionals.
Direct placement with employer partners in Japan for qualified professionals. Fast-tracked processing with employer-selected candidates based on specific job requirements.
The Technical Intern Training Program was established as a formal program in 1993 based on the high evaluations of training programs conducted by overseas local companies and others in the form of employee education starting in the late 1960s.
The objectives and purpose of the Technical Intern Training Program are:
accumulated in Japan to developing and other regions and to promote international cooperation by contributing to the development of human resources who can play roles in the economic development of those developing regions.
The Technical Intern trainees can acquire, master, or enhance Skills etc. that would be difficult to acquire in their home countries. The training period is a maximum of five years, and acquisition of Skills etc. is conducted pursuant to technical intern training plans.
Specified Skilled Worker is a status of residence created to give foreign nationals more opportunities to work in Japan. There are two types of Specified Skilled Worker status of residence: type (i) and type (ii). The type (ii) status of residence requires more specialized skills than type (i). Source - www.ssw.go.jp
Target Segment
Those who can work in Japan as a SSW must be over 18 years old in a good health, have the necessary occupational skills and Japanese language ability to work immediately without receiving any particular training. Skills and Japanese proficiency will be confirmed by a unified test conducted by Japan
Japanese language level required
Proficiency in Japanese language required in daily life and at the workplace needs to be confirmed by exams, etc.
Period of stay
Renewed every 1 year, 6 months or 4 months, up to 5 years in total, but you cannot bring your family.
Applicable specific sectors
An aspiring SSW candidate can participate in the SSW program through 14 sectors specified by the Government of Japan. These sectors are: Nursing care, Building cleaning management, Machine parts & tooling industries, Industrial machinery industry, Electric, electronics and information Industries, Construction industry, Shipbuilding and ship machinery industry, Automobile repair and maintenance, Aviation industry, Accommodation industry, Agriculture, Fishery & aquaculture, Manufacture of food and beverages, Food service industry. For more details on the job categories under each sector.
Skill standards required
Confirmed by exams, etc. (those who have completed Technical Intern Training (ii) are exempted from exams, etc.)
source: https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/fna/ssw/us/overview/
Direct refers to job opportunities directly requested by Japanese employers. It includes positions under various residence statuses, such as Nursing Care, Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Domestic Worker Support.
Depending on the requirements of each residence status, applicants can work at Japanese companies and facilities while making use of their knowledge, work experience, qualifications, and professional skills. Direct offers opportunities to contribute and thrive across a wide range of industries in Japan.
This guide will help you understand the programs, requirements, and the step-by-step process from application to departure.
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