Zenken Awarded "FY2026 Caregiving Occupation Technical Intern Training Program National Examination Support Project" by Ibaraki Prefecture
Zenken Corporation has been awarded the "FY2026 Caregiving Occupation Technical Intern Training Program National Examination Support Project" by Ibaraki Prefecture for the second consecutive year. This initiative aims to support the early settlement and success in the national caregiving examination for foreign care workers.
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Zenken Corporation (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Junnosuke Hayashi; hereinafter referred to as Zenken) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the "FY2026 Caregiving Occupation Technical Intern Training Program National Examination Support Project" by Ibaraki Prefecture on April 1, 2026. This marks the second consecutive year Zenken has received this contract, following FY2025.
The training implemented in this project aims to facilitate the early retention of foreign care workers in Ibaraki Prefecture and to support their success in the national Caregiver Examination. Three courses will be offered, tailored to the participants' skill levels, and will be conducted entirely online. Participant recruitment will begin on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
■ Project Features
We offer the following three courses as a phased learning program based on participants' employment duration and Japanese language proficiency. All participants can join online from anywhere within Ibaraki Prefecture.
* **Basic Course (3 months x 3 terms per intake):**
A course for individuals who have been in Japan for less than one year.
* **Skill-Up Course (10 months):**
A course designed to look ahead to the 40th and subsequent Caregiver National Examinations, focusing on inputting specialized knowledge and acquiring professional Japanese language skills applicable in the field.
* **National Exam Preparation Course (8 months):**
A course for individuals scheduled to take the 39th Caregiver National Examination. Its features include personalized support for diverse needs, such as first-time test-takers, those aiming for partial pass (subject pass), or extending their Specified Skilled Worker Visa (Type 1).
Through the provision of this training, Zenken will contribute to creating an environment where foreign care workers in Ibaraki Prefecture can comfortably work and thrive as long-term members of the community. We also aim to improve human resource retention and enhance the quality of care in the field.
■ About Zenken's Support for Training and Retention of Foreign Care Workers
Zenken provides comprehensive services from education and training to qualification acquisition to support the long-term employment and career advancement of foreign care workers in Japan. Building on our track record, including the "ZENKEN Caregiver National Examination Preparation Course" and numerous training projects commissioned by local governments and facilities, we will continue to deliver high-quality training this fiscal year.
URL: https://zenken-career.jp/kaifuku/
【Zenken Corporation Company Profile】
Company Name: Zenken Corporation
Representative: Junnosuke Hayashi, President and Representative Director
Head Office Address: Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower 22F, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Founded: May 2, 1975 (Showa 50)
Established: July 14, 1978 (Showa 53)
Capital: 439,530 thousand yen (as of June 30, 2025)
Stock Exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Securities Code: 7371)
Official HP: https://www.zenken.co.jp/
The training implemented in this project aims to facilitate the early retention of foreign care workers in Ibaraki Prefecture and to support their success in the national Caregiver Examination. Three courses will be offered, tailored to the participants' skill levels, and will be conducted entirely online. Participant recruitment will begin on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
■ Project Features
We offer the following three courses as a phased learning program based on participants' employment duration and Japanese language proficiency. All participants can join online from anywhere within Ibaraki Prefecture.
* **Basic Course (3 months x 3 terms per intake):**
A course for individuals who have been in Japan for less than one year.
* **Skill-Up Course (10 months):**
A course designed to look ahead to the 40th and subsequent Caregiver National Examinations, focusing on inputting specialized knowledge and acquiring professional Japanese language skills applicable in the field.
* **National Exam Preparation Course (8 months):**
A course for individuals scheduled to take the 39th Caregiver National Examination. Its features include personalized support for diverse needs, such as first-time test-takers, those aiming for partial pass (subject pass), or extending their Specified Skilled Worker Visa (Type 1).
Through the provision of this training, Zenken will contribute to creating an environment where foreign care workers in Ibaraki Prefecture can comfortably work and thrive as long-term members of the community. We also aim to improve human resource retention and enhance the quality of care in the field.
■ About Zenken's Support for Training and Retention of Foreign Care Workers
Zenken provides comprehensive services from education and training to qualification acquisition to support the long-term employment and career advancement of foreign care workers in Japan. Building on our track record, including the "ZENKEN Caregiver National Examination Preparation Course" and numerous training projects commissioned by local governments and facilities, we will continue to deliver high-quality training this fiscal year.
URL: https://zenken-career.jp/kaifuku/
【Zenken Corporation Company Profile】
Company Name: Zenken Corporation
Representative: Junnosuke Hayashi, President and Representative Director
Head Office Address: Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower 22F, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Founded: May 2, 1975 (Showa 50)
Established: July 14, 1978 (Showa 53)
Capital: 439,530 thousand yen (as of June 30, 2025)
Stock Exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Securities Code: 7371)
Official HP: https://www.zenken.co.jp/