Do You Know the Technical Intern Training Program Will Be Abolished Next Year? FY2026 is the Last Chance to Use the Current System | 21st Century Manpower Business Cooperative

21st Century Manpower Business Cooperative (Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tamotsu Kubouchi) announces that as the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program transitions to the 'Training and Employment Program' in April 2027, the practical deadline for application procedures under the current system is within the fiscal year 2026. Since it typically takes 6 to 12 months until entry into Japan, applying within FY2026 will be the final opportunity to utilize the existing system. Our cooperative continues to support accepting companies with a track record of over 1,000 workers from Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia, and a support structure of 8 full-time interpreters (including 5 Myanmar nationals).

### Why You Need to Apply Within FY2026

It is legally mandated that the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program will transition to the Training and Employment Program on April 1, 2027. Because interviews, document preparation, and residence status applications take 6 to 12 months before an intern enters Japan, the practical benchmark for companies wishing to accept interns under the current system is to begin procedures within FY2026.

Under the new 'Training and Employment Program,' regulations will change, such as permitting transfers (job changes) under certain conditions. To determine which system is more suitable for your company, we recommend collecting information and consulting within this fiscal year.

### Support Structure of 21st Century Manpower Business Cooperative

**Over 1,000 Myanmar Workers Accepted**
- Handling various industries including caregiving, construction, manufacturing, and food processing.

**8 Full-time Interpreters (including 5 Myanmar nationals)**
- Supporting everything from pre-entry interviews to post-placement follow-ups in native languages.

**Certified Excellent Supervising Organization (General Supervision)**
- Maintaining high standards of supervision under permission from the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.

**Direct Partnership with Local Sending Agency 'Myanmar Unity'**
- Ensuring a continuous supply of highly educated talent.

### Detailed Materials and Consultation Inquiries

Companies considering acceptance can find more information and request consultations via the links below:

- Introduction to 21st Century Manpower Business Cooperative: https://21manpower.com/about_21manpower/
- Introduction to Local Educational Institution 'Myanmar Unity': https://www.myanmarunity.jp/about_myanmarunity/
- Guidebook for Accepting Myanmar Technical Interns: https://www.myanmarunity.jp/ginojisshu_guide/
- Voices of Accepting Companies: https://21manpower.com/pages/129/
- Individual Consultation Requests: https://timerex.net/s/21manpower/
- Phone Inquiries: 0120-936-357 (Weekdays 9:00-12:00 / 13:00-17:30)

### Cooperative Overview

- Name: 21st Century Manpower Business Cooperative
- Headquarters: Nihonbashi-Nishiki Building 3F, 1-3 Kodenmacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0001
- Tel: 0120-936-357 / Fax: 050-5893-4696
- Email: info@21manpower.com
- Representative Director: Tamotsu Kubouchi
- Established: May 1, 2006
- Number of Members: Approx. 170 companies
- Supervising Organization License: Permission No. 1704000269 (General Supervision)
- Registered Support Organization Date: June 20, 2019