Specified Skilled Worker Program: A Major Opportunity for Indonesian Workers in Japan

Bandung – In an effort to increase the placement of Indonesian workers in Japan, the government has set a target to send 250,000 skilled workers over the next five years under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) scheme. This program is one of the solutions to meet Japan’s projected need for 840,000 foreign workers in the coming years.

Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah stated that the program opens significant opportunities for Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) across various sectors, including elderly care, manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, and tourism. “We encourage the public to take advantage of this opportunity, especially with adequate training and certification,” said Ida.

As part of its placement strategy, the Indonesian government focuses on developing private-to-private (P-to-P) placement schemes and enhancing workforce capacity through training programs at Vocational Training Centers (BLK) and Training Institutions (LPK). These efforts aim to ensure that Indonesian workers possess skills aligned with Japanese standards.

Additionally, bilateral cooperation is being strengthened to streamline recruitment and placement processes. The Indonesian Ambassador to Japan encourages workers to seize this opportunity, given the increasing demand for labor in Japan due to its aging population.

Long-Term Commitment

The Indonesian government also aims to place 100,000 migrant workers in Japan in the near future by reinforcing the SSW program. With competitive wages and opportunities for international work experience, this program is expected not only to improve workers’ welfare but also to contribute to the national economy through remittances.

Source: Various Sources