5-2 Employment guidance at professional training colleges
At professional training colleges, where students study a curriculum directly related to employment, job hunting activities that include practical training begin immediately after enrollment.
Average job-hunting schedule for two-year professional training colleges
Make use of the Career Center
Professional training colleges have strong ties with companies and in some cases have established equally strong ties with graduates who have found jobs or started businesses in Japan. Consult with your homeroom teacher or employment guidance counselor before job hunting.
If you do not find a job by graduation
If you wish to continue your job hunt after graduation, apply for permission to change your visa to “Designated activities.”
Refer to the page for “Foreign nationals who wish to stay as Japanese university graduates ”」on the Immigration Services Agency website for information about the documents required for application.
You will also need a letter of recommendation from the school and documents proving that you have been engaged in employment activities while enrolled there. During your job-hunting period, part-time work is allowed within the permitted range if you have permission to engage in an activity other than those permitted by your visa.
Useful link
Employment support for foreign residents and international students
- ● Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners[English, simplified Chinese]
- ● Tokyo Shigoto guide[English, simplified Chinese]
- ● Tokyo Career Guide: Work in Tokyo[English simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean]
- ● Tokyo International Recruitment Navigation Center[English, simplified Chinese]
- ● Open for Professionals（JETRO）
- ● Ryukatsu(Originator Co.., Ltd.)
Employment Summary Handbook for Professional Training College Students
This is a job-hunting manual for professional training college students published by the association. It has been revised in full color with new sections such as “Online job hunting.
