Zenken Commissioned by Niigata Prefecture for Reiwa 8 "Foreign Caregiver Overseas Local Matching Support Project"
Zenken Corporation has been commissioned by Niigata Prefecture for the "Foreign Caregiver Overseas Local Matching Support Project" for Reiwa 8 (2026). This project aims for the smooth acceptance and settlement of foreign caregivers within Niigata Prefecture, with Zenken providing comprehensive support from matching to post-entry settlement for highly skilled individuals from India and care facilities in Japan.
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Zenken Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Junnosuke Hayashi; hereinafter "Zenken") announces that it has been commissioned by Niigata Prefecture to undertake the "Foreign Caregiver Overseas Local Matching Support Project" for Reiwa 8 (2026).
This project is a commissioned work by Niigata Prefecture, aiming for the smooth acceptance and settlement of foreign caregivers within the prefecture. Zenken will provide total support, from the preparation phase of matching to on-site interview sessions in India and the establishment of a post-entry settlement environment, targeting corporations operating care facilities in the prefecture that wish to accept specified skilled foreign workers, and highly skilled individuals in India who desire employment as caregivers in Niigata Prefecture.
Specifically, Zenken will connect recipient corporations such as care facilities with Indian candidate personnel through the following main support activities:
### Pre-preparation for the on-site matching event in India
- Production of PR videos that realistically convey the charms of Niigata Prefecture.
- Formation of a highly motivated applicant pool through the dissemination of the produced videos.
- Holding seminars for participating corporations to support their acceptance preparations.
### On-site matching event and inspection in India
- Implementation of interview sessions with candidate personnel in India.
- Local inspection to deepen understanding of the sending country's culture, lifestyle, educational circumstances, etc.
### Post-matching support and settlement assistance
- Acceptance support through training for successful candidates and provision of information on environment development for corporations.
- Promotion of long-term settlement through accompanying support aimed at future acquisition of the National Care Worker Qualification.
Furthermore, since this project is commissioned by Niigata Prefecture, participating corporations can attend the overseas on-site matching event with a lower cost burden than usual.
Zenken will closely support both the "anxiety about acceptance" held by corporations with little experience in accepting foreign workers and the "anxiety about working abroad" felt by foreign personnel and their families. We will consistently provide support from the operation of matching to settlement after successful matching. With the keyword "transforming invisible anxieties into visible assurance," we will promote the creation of an environment where both corporations and personnel can settle into their workplaces and communities with peace of mind.
Zenken has previously undertaken support services related to foreign caregivers, such as being commissioned by Niigata Prefecture for the "Foreign Caregiver National Care Worker Qualification Acquisition Support Service" for Reiwa 7 (2025). Moving forward, we will continue to cooperate with local governments to support the establishment of systems that allow foreign caregivers to be smoothly accepted as members of the local community and to work long-term.
### About Zenken's Overseas Caregiver Business
Zenken is a registered support organization that assists the activities of specified skilled foreign workers (Type 1). In Indonesia, we have signed exclusive contracts with two caregiver dispatching organizations, and in India, we have partnered with NSDC International Limited (NSDCI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation, a government-affiliated organization, to train hundreds of specified skilled worker candidates annually.
Leveraging the expertise in education business cultivated since its founding, Zenken also offers Japanese language education programs like "ZENKEN NIHONGO Care" and "ZENKEN Care Worker National Examination Preparation Course." We have established a comprehensive support system covering everything from the introduction and matching of overseas caregivers to Japanese language education for them, acceptance support, employment follow-up, and settlement follow-up. Utilizing these strengths, Zenken provides comprehensive support services to local governments and care facilities facing challenges in accepting and retaining foreign caregivers.
https://zenken-career.jp/nc-support/
### Zenken Corporation Company Profile
Company Name: Zenken Corporation
Representative Director and President: Junnosuke Hayashi
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)
Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Stock Code: 7371)
Official HP: https://www.zenken.co.jp/
This project is a commissioned work by Niigata Prefecture, aiming for the smooth acceptance and settlement of foreign caregivers within the prefecture. Zenken will provide total support, from the preparation phase of matching to on-site interview sessions in India and the establishment of a post-entry settlement environment, targeting corporations operating care facilities in the prefecture that wish to accept specified skilled foreign workers, and highly skilled individuals in India who desire employment as caregivers in Niigata Prefecture.
Specifically, Zenken will connect recipient corporations such as care facilities with Indian candidate personnel through the following main support activities:
### Pre-preparation for the on-site matching event in India
- Production of PR videos that realistically convey the charms of Niigata Prefecture.
- Formation of a highly motivated applicant pool through the dissemination of the produced videos.
- Holding seminars for participating corporations to support their acceptance preparations.
### On-site matching event and inspection in India
- Implementation of interview sessions with candidate personnel in India.
- Local inspection to deepen understanding of the sending country's culture, lifestyle, educational circumstances, etc.
### Post-matching support and settlement assistance
- Acceptance support through training for successful candidates and provision of information on environment development for corporations.
- Promotion of long-term settlement through accompanying support aimed at future acquisition of the National Care Worker Qualification.
Furthermore, since this project is commissioned by Niigata Prefecture, participating corporations can attend the overseas on-site matching event with a lower cost burden than usual.
Zenken will closely support both the "anxiety about acceptance" held by corporations with little experience in accepting foreign workers and the "anxiety about working abroad" felt by foreign personnel and their families. We will consistently provide support from the operation of matching to settlement after successful matching. With the keyword "transforming invisible anxieties into visible assurance," we will promote the creation of an environment where both corporations and personnel can settle into their workplaces and communities with peace of mind.
Zenken has previously undertaken support services related to foreign caregivers, such as being commissioned by Niigata Prefecture for the "Foreign Caregiver National Care Worker Qualification Acquisition Support Service" for Reiwa 7 (2025). Moving forward, we will continue to cooperate with local governments to support the establishment of systems that allow foreign caregivers to be smoothly accepted as members of the local community and to work long-term.
### About Zenken's Overseas Caregiver Business
Zenken is a registered support organization that assists the activities of specified skilled foreign workers (Type 1). In Indonesia, we have signed exclusive contracts with two caregiver dispatching organizations, and in India, we have partnered with NSDC International Limited (NSDCI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation, a government-affiliated organization, to train hundreds of specified skilled worker candidates annually.
Leveraging the expertise in education business cultivated since its founding, Zenken also offers Japanese language education programs like "ZENKEN NIHONGO Care" and "ZENKEN Care Worker National Examination Preparation Course." We have established a comprehensive support system covering everything from the introduction and matching of overseas caregivers to Japanese language education for them, acceptance support, employment follow-up, and settlement follow-up. Utilizing these strengths, Zenken provides comprehensive support services to local governments and care facilities facing challenges in accepting and retaining foreign caregivers.
https://zenken-career.jp/nc-support/
### Zenken Corporation Company Profile
Company Name: Zenken Corporation
Representative Director and President: Junnosuke Hayashi
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)
Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Stock Code: 7371)
Official HP: https://www.zenken.co.jp/