Ministry of Labor opens registration for Japanese internship program and Kaigo training
The Ministry of Labor (Kemnaker) is opening registration for the Japanese internship program and Kaigo training via the Skillhub platform within the SIAPkerja ecosystem. This program is part of the government’s efforts to improve the competencies and readiness of Indonesians for job openings in Japan.
Darmawansyah, Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity Development (Binalavotas) at the Ministry of Labor, stated that both programs are designed to provide participants with technical skills, Japanese language proficiency, and a work ethic that meets international standards.
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“Global career opportunities must be balanced with adequate competence development. Therefore, the Ministry of Labor continues to strengthen vocational training and apprenticeship systems so that Indonesian workers can compete and adapt to the international labor market, including that in Japan,” stated Darmawansyah in a press release from the Ministry of Labor’s Public Relations Office on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Through the Japanese internship program, participants undergo training prior to their departure, learn the Japanese language, and develop skills that align with the needs of the sector. Afterward, they are given the opportunity to gain direct work experience at various companies in Japan.
Recruitment for the Japanese internship program is being conducted in phases across different regions through provincial and district/municipal employment agencies, as well as vocational training centers (BBPVP) and BPVP throughout Indonesia.
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In addition to the apprenticeship system, the Ministry of Labor also offers Kaigo training for job seekers interested in a career in elderly care. For six months, participants receive training in the Japanese language and develop their competencies as care providers in accordance with Japanese healthcare standards.
“The Kaigo sector (traditional Japanese care providers) offers promising prospects, given the increasing need for care workers for the elderly in Japan. We want to train competent and competitive professionals for this sector,” said Darmawansyah.
Darmawansyah urged the public to obtain information only through official government channels and not to be tempted by offers for direct jobs abroad.
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“All recruitment and selection procedures are conducted through established mechanisms,” he said.
Information regarding the requirements, the selection schedule, and the registration procedures for the Japan Internship Program can be found at jepang.magangln.id. Administrative documents are available via bit.ly/FormulirPersyaratanPemanganganJapan. Information about the Kaigo training can be found on the SIAPkerja platform, the Skillhub of the Ministry of Labour, and the website msha.ke/hinoeindonesia. ***
