Outline of Training Activities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

The objective of these activities is to assist with the development and internationalization of Japanese SMEs. Engineers and managers can be invited to Japan for training from joint venture partners, wholly-owned subsidiaries, technically affiliated companies, agents, dealers, or other foreign companies with which business dealings are expected in the near future.

1. The benefits of these programs

When providing managers and engineers of foreign business partners with training in Japan, there are the following benefits to be gained by utilizing the AOTS training system.

  1. Training expenses are partly subsidized by the Japanese government. (cf. Estimate Example of the Training Expenses and the Amount of Contributions)
  2. A training visa can be granted easily as AOTS issues a document to guarantee the trainees' status.
  3. Trainees' life in Japan is supported by AOTS training centers where international meals, health care service, recreational activities, and so on are provided. Trainees are covered by health and accident insurance.
  4. By attending an introductory training program arranged by AOTS (cf. Model Curriculum) prior to in-company training, trainees can smoothly take part in their specialized technical training.

2. Eligible sponsoring companies

An enterprise in Japan under the category of SME stipulated in the SME Basic Law

3. Requirements of trainees

  1. Those who are between 20 and 50 years of age, in principle, and are physically and mentally healthy
  2. University graduates or those who have equivalent professional experience
  3. Those who are expected to be in managerial or supervisory posts after completing training

4. AOTS General Orientation Course Schedule in Fiscal 2008

Notes:
1) No lectures are given, in principle, on Sundays. Neither at the end, nor at the beginning of the year.
2) There may be cancellations or alterations to the starting date and Kenshu Center on the schedule.Any change is updated on this homepage immediately.
3) There may be additional courses proposed. Any change is updated on this homepage immediately.
4) Please contact Scholasip Administration Group <Scholarship Administration> and check if any additional courses have been arranged (Tel: 81-3-3888-8221).

5. Others

These training activities are designed for the training of foreign managers and engineers, not for gaining foreign workers. The government subsidy is available for accepting trainees from developing countries as well as from developed countries. Some of these countries, however, are not covered. Please ask AOTS for more information.