Shizuoka Prefecture Launches Free Consultation Service for Employing Foreign Workers

Overview

This service offers tailored consultation to businesses and organizations in Shizuoka Prefecture facing challenges or seeking support in hiring and retaining foreign workers.

Specialists with deep knowledge of the foreign labor market, hiring practices, retention strategies, and immigration regulations will provide comprehensive support.

Service Details

＜Consultation Desk＞

〇 Consultation Methods: Phone, email, or online (via Zoom or Teams)

〇 Sample Consultation Topics:

・ Basics of hiring foreign workers and residence status requirements

・ Building internal systems for welcoming foreign employees

・ Key considerations when hiring foreign nationals

・ Initiatives to support retention and professional development of foreign staff

〇 How to Apply for Consultation: Please register via the following website:

https://48auto.biz/global-dotank2t/registp/entryform458.htm

<Online Seminars>

Experienced specialists and immigration lawyers will provide clear, industry-specific explanations on challenges and solutions for integrating and retaining foreign workers. (Reservation required; capacity: approx. 30 participants per session)

<On-Site Japanese Language Workshops>

Workshops will be offered to Japanese employees on how to communicate in simple Japanese. Business Japanese courses will also be provided for foreign employees. (Reservation required; 10 sessions planned)

Contact Information

Shizuoka Prefecture Foreign Talent Consultation Desk Operation Project (Operated by Pasona Inc. under commission from Shizuoka Prefecture)

Email: shizuoka.soudan@pasona.co.jp

Phone: 03-6633-3876 (9:00–17:00, excluding weekends and year-end/new-year holidays)

Project Website: https://gaikokujinzai.pref.shizuoka.jp/

For reservations and seminar schedules, please visit the official website.