Introducing technical interns to Japanese cuisine as part of their culinary culture training!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m not sure if it’s okay to write this publicly, but I’m going to take the plunge and share it! Apparently, one of our technical interns tried some beef and said, “This is freaking delicious! I wish I’d tried it sooner!” I also thought to myself that, given religious restrictions, dealing with food must be really tough…
Vietnamese Technical Interns Turning Away from Japan: The Impact of the Weak Yen and the Okayama Incident
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It looks like things are going to get tough for technical interns in Japan going forward. We’re currently recruiting in Vietnam for next fiscal year, but the response has been poor. We’re more than a month behind schedule. One reason for this is the weak yen…
It’s Already Been 5 Years Since We Started Using the Technical Intern Training Program! Reflecting on the Technical Intern Training Program! (Part 4)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already been five years since I started using the Technical Intern Training Program! Reflecting on the Technical Intern Training Program! (Part 1) It’s already been five years since I started using the Technical Intern Training Program! Reflecting on the Technical Intern Training Program! (Part 2) It’s already been five years since I started using the Technical Intern Training Program! Reflecting on the Technical Intern Training Program! (Part 3) Previous…
Reflections on the Technical Intern Training Program (Part 3) | The Downside of Social Media Sharing and Networking
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already been five years since I started using the Technical Intern Training Program! Reflecting on the Technical Intern Training Program! (Part 1) It’s already been five years since I started using the Technical Intern Training Program! Reflecting on the Technical Intern Training Program! (Part 2) This is a continuation of the previous post. The Drawbacks of the Technical Intern Training Network Technical interns on Facebook…
Reflections on the Technical Intern Training Program (Part 2) | A Comparison of Work Styles Between Japanese and Foreign Workers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already been five years since I started using the Technical Intern Training Program! Let’s Take a Look at the Technical Intern Training Program! (Part 1) This is a continuation of my previous post. So, how do Japanese and foreign workers differ in the workplace? In reality, there’s absolutely no difference! In fact, there’s a phrase that older employees at companies with technical interns often say…
Reflections on the Technical Intern Training Program (Part 1) | The Benefits and Reality of Continued Employment
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Our second cohort of technical interns will be graduating next year. And just the other day, our third cohort arrived. It’s been about five years since we started using the Technical Intern Training Program. Some Vietnamese interns have returned home, some have stayed, and we’ve welcomed new Nepali interns. …
By the third year, when technical interns reach Category 3, they become such a valuable asset that you can’t afford to let them go!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Technical interns return to their home countries after completing their three-year training period, and then their stay is extended for two more years as Category 3 interns in their fourth year. By the fourth year, they’ve certainly become quite seasoned, and as a company, we’d love to hire them permanently! Since they can handle just about anything at this point, they’re incredibly…
The Instructor's Perspective | Spray-Coating Finishes by Vietnamese Technical Interns
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Golden Week is over, so let’s get back to work starting today! We’ve got a few projects lined up this week that we’ll be diving into next week. Let’s treat today’s work as a warm-up! If you try to tackle everything at once, you’ll have an accident! Accidents are a no-no! Absolutely not!! …
The Reality of the Construction Industry Relying on Technical Interns | The Contribution of Foreign Workers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, there was a news report about an incident of violence involving technical interns. https://youtu.be/hiZEwyMGw9o It’s a truly terrible story. We also have many Vietnamese technical interns here. They’re working on the slope for our main construction project…