Japan Association of Certified Care Workers Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Caitech
On May 15, 2026, the Japan Association of Certified Care Workers (JACCW) and Caitech Inc. signed a comprehensive partnership agreement to train and secure caregiving personnel. To address Japan's growing demand for care and resulting labor shortage, the two organizations will collaborate on enhancing the expertise of certified care workers, promoting their active participation in the workforce, and expanding learning opportunities. The partnership aims to build a sustainable care service system by combining Caitech's spot work app with the JACCW's professional expertise.
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The Japan Association of Certified Care Workers (JACCW), chaired by Yuriko Oikawa, announced that it signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Caitech Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Takashi Muto) on May 15, 2026. The agreement aims to foster close collaboration between the two parties to promote initiatives related to the development and career advancement of professional human resources, such as certified care workers, and the expansion of learning opportunities.
## Background of the Agreement
While the demand for care services in Japan is increasing, securing and developing care personnel has become a pressing social issue. It is essential for the construction of a sustainable care service provision system to create an environment where certified care workers—professionals who utilize their knowledge and skills to meet care needs—can work with peace of mind for a long time, and to maintain and improve their expertise through continuous learning opportunities.
Caitech Inc. has supported the creation of employment opportunities and flexible work styles for latently qualified individuals who have left the field due to childcare, family care, or lifestyle changes, through its spot work service for qualified professionals in the care and medical sectors. Additionally, by providing career exploration opportunities to experience various workplaces, the company contributes to optimizing matching and promoting retention. Its care and nursing spot work app, "Caitech," has surpassed one million total downloads, contributing to the creation of new opportunities for professional human resources.
Meanwhile, the JACCW has been working to develop high-quality professional human resources by fostering the professional ethics and improving the qualifications of certified care workers.
Under these circumstances, both parties recognized that by collaborating to expand learning opportunities, disseminate information, and provide employment support, they could support the career development of certified care workers and contribute to the qualitative improvement of the entire care service system, including enhancing the quality of on-site personnel. This shared understanding led to the conclusion of the comprehensive partnership agreement.
## Overview of the Agreement
Based on this agreement, Caitech Inc. and the JACCW will collaborate and cooperate on the following matters:
- Matters concerning the development and quality improvement of professional human resources such as certified care workers.
- Matters concerning securing and promoting the active participation of human resources in the care industry.
- Matters concerning information provision and awareness-raising for Caitech registered users and others.
- Matters mutually agreed upon by both parties as contributing to the achievement of the agreement's purpose.
Future concrete collaboration details will be examined through regular discussions.
## Background of the Agreement
While the demand for care services in Japan is increasing, securing and developing care personnel has become a pressing social issue. It is essential for the construction of a sustainable care service provision system to create an environment where certified care workers—professionals who utilize their knowledge and skills to meet care needs—can work with peace of mind for a long time, and to maintain and improve their expertise through continuous learning opportunities.
Caitech Inc. has supported the creation of employment opportunities and flexible work styles for latently qualified individuals who have left the field due to childcare, family care, or lifestyle changes, through its spot work service for qualified professionals in the care and medical sectors. Additionally, by providing career exploration opportunities to experience various workplaces, the company contributes to optimizing matching and promoting retention. Its care and nursing spot work app, "Caitech," has surpassed one million total downloads, contributing to the creation of new opportunities for professional human resources.
Meanwhile, the JACCW has been working to develop high-quality professional human resources by fostering the professional ethics and improving the qualifications of certified care workers.
Under these circumstances, both parties recognized that by collaborating to expand learning opportunities, disseminate information, and provide employment support, they could support the career development of certified care workers and contribute to the qualitative improvement of the entire care service system, including enhancing the quality of on-site personnel. This shared understanding led to the conclusion of the comprehensive partnership agreement.
## Overview of the Agreement
Based on this agreement, Caitech Inc. and the JACCW will collaborate and cooperate on the following matters:
- Matters concerning the development and quality improvement of professional human resources such as certified care workers.
- Matters concerning securing and promoting the active participation of human resources in the care industry.
- Matters concerning information provision and awareness-raising for Caitech registered users and others.
- Matters mutually agreed upon by both parties as contributing to the achievement of the agreement's purpose.
Future concrete collaboration details will be examined through regular discussions.