Human Academy and Tokyo Legal Mind Partner to Launch 'Specified Skilled Worker Retention Support Plan'

Human Academy Co., Ltd., a provider of educational services, has signed a strategic partnership with Tokyo Legal Mind Co., Ltd. (LEC). By integrating Human Academy's achievements in Japanese language education, LEC's expertise in legal and labor affairs, and the latest AI technology, the companies will launch the "Specified Skilled Worker Retention Support Plan" in June 2026, offering comprehensive support for the retention of specified skilled foreign workers to host companies nationwide.

Key Points:

- Selection of talent with high adaptability based on the track record of Human Academy Japanese Language Schools: Leveraging 39 years of experience and over 30,000 graduates to introduce talent with a solid foundation for cultural integration.

- Legal and labor support supervised by LEC: Standardizing management systems for host companies through high-level legal training.

- Fusion of AI technology and online training: Providing a continuous learning environment through the AI Japanese conversation app "HAi-J."

Background:

Approximately 20% of Specified Skilled Worker (No. 1) individuals leave their jobs early, placing a burden on corporate management due to re-hiring costs. Furthermore, violations of labor standards have been identified in approximately 70% of establishments hiring foreign workers, making the update of specialized legal knowledge critical for host companies.

Plan Benefits:

- Improved retention and prevention of early turnover: Easing anxieties through online training and AI apps. - Legal compliance and enhanced governance: Building systems with the "Foreigner Employment Management Administrator" course supervised by LEC. - Audit compliance: Recording and managing training and interview status to ensure governance transparency.

Regarding the partnership, Tomonobu Tanaka, Representative Director of Human Academy, stated that this "nurturing and retention mechanism will contribute to the vitality of Japanese society," while Takehiko Sorimachi, President of LEC, emphasized their commitment to "creating workplaces where foreigners and Japanese can work together with psychological safety."