Are we really able to teach technical interns the skills that will shape their lives?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you perform machine maintenance at your company? At our company, we generally handle maintenance in-house. Well, when we have some free time, we all take our time doing maintenance together so that everyone can learn about the machinery’s structure and how it works. That said, while we cover the basics of the machinery, maintenance…
Traveling to Nepal for Technical Intern Training Program Interviews (Part 7)
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I flew back from Nepal to Narita on Sunday night at 11:25 p.m.—which was actually Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.! To be honest, I’m totally exhausted lol. Well, the flight back was practically empty, so I was able to lie down in my seat and sleep, which was a total blessing lol. And this time, Japan’s amazing…
Traveling to Nepal for Technical Intern Training Program Interviews (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Actually, I’m heading off on a business trip to Nepal starting today! It’s our annual routine of interviewing and hiring technical interns, followed by home visits to the selected candidates’ families. We’ve been back in full swing since the pandemic ended—last year we went to Vietnam, but this time it’s Nepal! …
Saying goodbye to technical interns is something that happens every three years without fail.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s that time of year to say goodbye! Three members of Enta’s second cohort of technical intern trainees have returned to Vietnam. Thank you for your hard work over the past three years. The second cohort consisted of six people from Enta and Izumi combined, but with three from Enta returning home, one from Izumi returning home, one changing jobs, and one remaining…
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…
Please take it easy and relax during the Obon holiday!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you started your Obon break yet? Things are looking like the picture above at my place. It seems like things are going smoothly on the job sites, too. This year, there are relatively—or rather, overwhelmingly—fewer job sites, so I don’t have to juggle my schedule, which is nice, but from the company’s perspective, it’s a bit worrisome…
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…