Build Your Future in Japan with the ESD Program

The Employment for Skill Development (ESD) Program, launching April 1, 2027, is designed to cultivate foreign workers over approximately three years, enabling them to acquire skills at the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW Type 1) level.

Structured Language Prep

3-Year Skill Acquisition

SSW Transition

Pre-departure language training in Dhaka ensures candidates meet Japanese communication standards for seamless integration.

A comprehensive three-year roadmap focuses on practical skill development aligned with Japan's industrial needs.

Direct progression from ESD training into long-term Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 status with full regulatory compliance.

From Training to Japan

Overseas Candidate

Language & Skills Prep

ESD Program Placement

SSW Type 1 Status

Initial registration and eligibility assessment for foreign job seekers, particularly from Bangladesh and South Asia.

Intensive Japanese language and technical skill preparation, ensuring readiness for the ESD Program.

Entry into the 3-year Employment for Skill Development Program with a vetted Japanese host company.

Transition to Specified Skilled Worker Type 1, securing long-term employment and residence in Japan.

Key Program Parameters

April 1, 2027

Program Launch Date

3 Years

Skill Development Duration

12 Sectors

Targeted Industries

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