Free Online Seminar on “In-House Support” for Specified Skilled Worker Program to be Held on July 22, 2026

Proud Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryuji Suzuki) will host a free online seminar titled 'Why Not Reduce Your Support Costs to Zero Through “In-House Support”?' on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00. The seminar is aimed at stakeholders of companies accepting Specified Skilled Workers and will focus on the themes of 'internalizing registration support operations' and 'organizational strengthening.'

The main background for organizing this seminar includes two key points: first, the need to reconsider the roles of host companies and registered support agencies regarding mandatory support for Specified Skilled Worker No.1, in light of the government's policy toward achieving a 'society where foreign nationals coexist,' and the upcoming stricter regulations on registered support agencies scheduled for April 2027 (stricter requirements for support services). Second, the necessity of 'organizational strengthening' by host companies to ensure the long-term retention of Specified Skilled Workers.

Since the launch of the Specified Skilled Worker program in 2019, our company has accumulated support experience for a total of 7,841 individuals and 2,000 companies, primarily in the construction and food service industries. Based on our insights into the ideal form of support gained through these experiences, we have designed this seminar to help as many host companies as possible build robust, fail-safe support systems.

Seminar Registration Deadline: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday), 13:00

This seminar will focus on two main topics: 'correct understanding of the Specified Skilled Worker program' and 'what constitutes the optimal support system for host companies and Specified Skilled Workers.'

For seminar details and registration, please visit the link below.

[Reference ①] A Registered Support Agency is an organization authorized by the Ministry of Justice to provide support for Specified Skilled Workers in their work and daily life, on behalf of the host company. As of July 9, 2026, there are 11,448 registered support agencies (according to the Ministry of Justice).

[Reference ②] For Specified Skilled Worker No.1, there are 10 mandatory support items. According to the Ministry of Justice, as of March 31, 2023 (Reiwa 5), 84.4% of host companies utilize registered support agencies.

Seminar Agenda

- Correct Understanding of the Specified Skilled Worker Program (e.g., mandatory support requirements for Specified Skilled Worker No.1)

- The Relationship Between Host Company Management and the Optimal Support System for Your Company

- Concrete Steps Toward Internalizing Support Operations, with Potential for Organizational Strengthening

Seminar Overview

Seminar Title

'Why Not Reduce Your Support Costs to Zero Through “In-House Support”?' (Hosted by Proud Partners Co., Ltd.)

Organizer

Proud Partners Co., Ltd.

Date and Time

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 15:00–16:00

Format

Online

Participation Fee

Free

Speaker

Ryo Matsumoto, Director, Proud Partners Co., Ltd.

Mr. Matsumoto has practical experience in all aspects of the Specified Skilled Worker registration support business since the program’s launch in 2019, including corporate sales, talent recruitment, visa application assistance, and customer support. He has also passed the Foreign Employment Management Officer examination. A message from Mr. Matsumoto to participants is provided below.

Agenda

1) Correct Understanding of the Specified Skilled Worker Program (e.g., mandatory support content)

2) Host Company Management and the Optimal Support System for Your Company

3) Concrete Steps Toward Internalizing Support Operations, with Potential for Organizational Strengthening

Registration Method

Please register via the dedicated website.

[Deadline] July 22, 2026 (Wednesday), 13:00

Recommended for the Following Company Representatives

- Companies planning to further increase the number of Specified Skilled Workers

- Companies wishing to directly support Specified Skilled Workers in-house to reduce turnover rates

- Companies aiming to reduce monthly support fees and improve management efficiency

- Companies feeling uncertain about administrative procedures related to Specified Skilled Worker support

Dedicated Website

Visit the dedicated website for this seminar here

Message from Ryo Matsumoto, Director, Proud Partners Co., Ltd.

Shouldn’t You Reconsider the Optimal Support System for Your Company?

Currently, many host companies outsource support to registered support agencies. However, it is said that many of these companies have an insufficient understanding of the division of responsibilities between the registered support agency and the host company.

Moreover, there are significant differences in the content and quality of support provided by different agencies. Some companies select agencies solely based on price, resulting in inadequate support that should have been properly implemented. Nevertheless, in such cases, the host company still bears ultimate legal responsibility under the system.

Ryo Matsumoto, Director, Proud Partners Co., Ltd.

Furthermore, stricter requirements for the support services provided by registered support agencies are scheduled to take effect in April 2027.

Given these developments, we believe this is the right time for host companies to review whether their current support systems comply with regulations. Therefore, in this seminar, we will objectively explain the following three key points to help each host company determine the most suitable support structure for their organization:

- Advantages and disadvantages of internalizing support operations for Specified Skilled Workers

- Key checkpoints when outsourcing to a registered support agency

- Future responses considering upcoming regulatory changes

Proud Partners Co., Ltd. is itself a Registered Support Agency (Permit No. 19-To-000466).

If host companies can identify and implement the optimal support system, engagement among Specified Skilled Workers will increase, and the risk of turnover due to returning home or changing jobs can be reduced.

We firmly believe that if host companies deepen their understanding of the Specified Skilled Worker program, it will lead to the establishment of new collaborative frameworks between host companies and support agencies, foster mutual understanding and support between foreign and Japanese employees, and ultimately contribute not only to the long-term retention of foreign workers and organizational strengthening but also to the realization of the government’s vision of a 'society of coexistence.'

We look forward to welcoming as many participants as possible to this seminar. (End)

For seminar details and registration, please visit the link below.

About Proud Partners Co., Ltd.

Proud Partners Co., Ltd. aims to create systems that enable foreign nationals to work fairly and borderlessly and contribute to Japanese society. As of January 2026, we are a top-tier industry leader, with support experience for a total of 7,841 individuals and 2,000 companies and 3,624 stores in the Specified Skilled Worker field, primarily in construction and food service industries.

“You cannot choose where you are born, but you can choose where you live.”

We value this philosophy and strive to be a company that empowers individuals to make this choice, delivering services accordingly.

Company Overview

Company Name: Proud Partners Co., Ltd.

Established: July 2012

Headquarters: Shinjuku Front Tower 28F, 2-21-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

TEL: 03-5937-5812 FAX: 03-5937-5813

Business Activities: 1) Specialized Talent Introduction for Specified Skilled Workers, 2) Registered Support Services

CEO: Ryuji Suzuki

Capital: 100 million yen (as of June 2024)

Employees: 126 (including offshore members)

Website: https://proudcorp.com/

Supplementary Explanation

1. About the Specified Skilled Worker Program

Program Overview: A Japanese residency status system established to accept foreign nationals with specific expertise and skills in industries facing severe labor shortages. Introduced in April 2019, by 2025, it will cover 16 fields for Specified Skilled Worker No.1 and 11 fields for No.2.