IMPLEMENTATION

Number of companies / Interns

The number of participants by countries

Host regions

Industry types

Scale and Highly Skilled Professional visa acceptance results

Interns’ linguistic abilities

RESULTS* Results of a post-internship survey.

How satisfied were you with the Internship?

Did the intern/company that were recommended by the program office match your preferences?

What is the purpose and the reason of participating in the internship program?

What is the greatest outcome you have achieved by participating in the internship program?

Companies' voice

• The interns conducted marketing for our products and explored which countries and industries might have potential needs. As a result, we were able to identify groups of companies showing positive interest, giving us promising prospects for future overseas business expansion.(Medical, Health Care and Welfare)
• Through internship activities with international talent, we were able to incorporate diverse perspectives and ways of thinking. Although the period was short, the process of devising communication and providing task instructions with them offered our employees a valuable opportunity to re-recognize the importance of giving clear directions and sharing information within the team.(Manufacturing)
• In aiming to establish a new overseas office, they gathered and analyzed a wide range of information, which we believe will be highly valuable going forward.(Medical, Health Care and Welfare)
• Our organization became more energized. Engaging with highly capable interns increased our motivation and drive.（Real Estate and Goods Rental and Leasing）
• We were able to meet a c a key talent who will play a central role in advancing our overseas business.（Services）

Through this internship, how did you feel about employment in Japan?

Interns' voice

• I am interested in working in Japan because I value its strong work ethic, attention to detail, and long-term approach to technology and craftsmanship. Through my internship, I became more motivated to contribute in an environment that emphasizes quality, responsibility, and continuous improvement.(Malaysia)
• I am interested in working in Japan because of its strong work culture, advanced technology, and high standards of quality and safety. Japan’s emphasis on discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement strongly matches my professional values as an engineer.（India）
• I think the salary in Japan is high, the country's regulations are well-estabilished, and it is a comfortable place to live.(Indonesia)

What are your overall impressions of the internship program?

Companies' voice

• I believe a major achievement was that we were able to engage in long-term cross-cultural exchange and develop a clear image of working together. In addition, matching with highly capable global talent and successfully making a hire has become an important first step for our company.
  (Manufacturing)
• Through this internship program, our understanding of the perspectives of global talent has deepened, which has also helped our staff improve their multicultural competence and leadership skills. In addition, by exchanging opinions with other participating companies in this internship project, we were able to contribute to building stronger inter-company relationships.(Medical, Health Care and Welfare)
• Knowing that the intern was selected from among 43,000 applicants made the experience even more remarkable. Being able to collaborate for 30 days with such an outstanding intern brought us many new insights.(Wholesale and Retail Trade)
• I believe this was an outstanding project overall, and its management was extremely well‑executed. I felt that various thoughtful measures were incorporated throughout—such as training sessions and system-based reporting—to maximize the effectiveness of the internship.(Manufacturing)
• I believe that internship programs have the potential to spark new developments within a company. The highly skilled foreign professionals who joined us through past internships and subsequently became full-time employees are continuing to broaden their fields of contribution. We hope to hire more such talented individuals and leverage their strengths as a driving force for our overseas business expansion.
  (Scientific Research, Professional and Technical Services)

Interns' voice

• METI JIP (Japan Internship Program) is a great opportunity for people from different backgrounds and locations to enhance their skills, get an exposure and contribute to their host companies. (India)
• Overall, the internship was a valuable learning experience that allowed me to understand Japanese work culture and improve my skills. I appreciated the support from both the host company and the JIP (Japan Internship Program) staff (Indonesia)
• Overall, this internship became a very memorable experience for me. I learned not only work-related skills but also many things about Japanese culture, communication.(Uzbekistan)
• My experience with the internship was very smooth and positive from start to finish. … The support from the JIP (Japan Internship Program) office throughout the internship was always timely and helpful. The guidance regarding documents, schedules, and communication helped me adjust quickly in Japan.(India)
• I was able to gain my first experience working in a Japanese workplace, and it also helped improve my Japanese language skills. In addition, having the opportunity to actually live in Japan was extremely valuable to me.(Indonesia)