[Held on May 21] Ikusei Shuro (Technical Intern Training), Specified Skilled Worker... How will institutional reforms change foreign talent recruitment?

Aidem Global, operated by Aidem Co., Ltd., a comprehensive human resources information service company (headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Ryo Kabayama), will hold a free online seminar for recruitment managers considering hiring foreign nationals. This seminar will systematically explain the overall picture of foreign talent recruitment, covering the outline of the Ikusei Shuro system and the latest information and future trends of the Specified Skilled Worker system, while organizing the current status of foreign residents and the differences between each system. The content is designed to be easy to understand for those new to considering hiring foreign nationals, starting from the basics of the system.

**Seminar Highlights**

We will explain with specific examples what is necessary for preparing for the transition from the Technical Intern Training System to the Ikusei Shuro system, including the final timing for accepting technical intern trainees, application deadlines, and the fostering and retention of Ikusei Shuro and Specified Skilled Worker talents. This seminar is recommended for those who want to know the differences between Technical Intern Training, Ikusei Shuro, and Specified Skilled Worker, and concrete measures for retaining foreign employees after hiring.

Based on an achievement of approximately 4,500 successful placements for Specified Skilled Worker No. 1, this seminar allows participants to learn specific approaches and practical know-how for recruiting foreign talent according to company needs.

**l Seminar Overview**

**Date and Time**

May 21, 2026 (Thursday) 14:00 - 15:00

**Participation Fee**

Free

**How to Participate**

Please register from the "Application Method" on the seminar page below.

https://aidemglobal.jp/seminar-20260521/

A participation URL will be sent to registered companies.

*The seminar will be conducted in Japanese.

*You can participate with your camera and microphone off.

**Program**

1. Current Status of Foreign Residents
2. Outline of the Ikusei Shuro System
3. Comparison of Ikusei Shuro and Specified Skilled Worker
4. Current Status of the Latest Specified Skilled Worker System
5. Key Points in Future Foreign Talent Recruitment

**Speaker Profiles**

Tetsuya Ueno, Global Group, Aidem Co., Ltd.

For about 20 years, Mr. Ueno has been involved in a wide range of human resource recruitment activities as a bridge between companies and job seekers, including newspaper inserts, job search websites, recruitment website construction, web advertising operations, and aggregation site proposals.
Currently, leveraging his rich experience and knowledge as a foreign talent recruitment consultant focusing on Specified Skilled Workers and highly skilled professionals, he supports numerous companies in their foreign talent recruitment planning, assistance, and strategic integration, including proposals tailored to company needs.

Katsumi Takahashi, Branch Manager, West Japan Branch, Asia Business Network Cooperative (ABNC)

Mr. Takahashi has been involved in the technical intern training program for many years, managing and supporting over 300 technical intern trainees annually.
He specializes in accurate talent selection by utilizing collaboration with local partners, mainly in food product manufacturing, industrial product manufacturing, and building cleaning sectors, and has a proven track record in retention support and trouble prevention after hiring.

**About Aidem Global** https://aidemglobal.jp/

We provide comprehensive support for foreign employment, from highly skilled professionals (engineers, etc.) to Specified Skilled Workers and internships. Since 2018, we have established a collaborative education program with Hanoi University of Science and Technology, aiming to promote Japanese language education and understanding of business etiquette, and plan and operate interview events connecting companies and students. Furthermore, we strengthen cooperation with local Vietnamese universities, conducting 1-2 week short-term internships where students can experience Japanese companies and culture. In addition to talent placement, we also focus on education and training initiatives. We have formed a business alliance with "Riki," one of Vietnam's largest Japanese language schools, to provide Japanese language learning apps and Specified Skilled Worker exam preparation classes as "AITOKU." *Registration support organization registration number: 19-000325

*Placement実績 (as of end of February 2026): Specified Skilled Worker: 4,300 people / Hanoi University of Science and Technology Collaborative Education Program: 105 people / Internships: 163 people

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