Continuing education in Japan is a dream for most students. Not only continuing their education, students can also look for work to add pocket money or gain work experience while in Japan. Moreover, Indonesia has cooperation with Japan regarding apprenticeship programs. But for apprentices or part time, Hunters still have to be careful in choosing a Job Training Institute or LPK that provides this program.
An international student shared his experience while studying while working in Japan. He explained that this can train mentality, mindset, money and time management skills. In addition, you can have a great opportunity to get a job in Japan after graduating from school.
Interesting right? Let’s examine one by one the benefits of studying while working in Japan.
1. Additional Cost of Living
Students who set aside their free time to work part-time can actually add to their living expenses and school fees. The salary you get can be around 10-15 million rupiah in a month.
2. Gaining Knowledge
All students who take part in the internship program will gain knowledge related to technology and other technical knowledge. So, not only have the provision of work experience, but students will also get new knowledge that is useful.
3. Allowances and Facilities
The internship program lasts for one to three years. Apart from getting a basic salary and overtime pay, some also provide free hostel facilities. Apprentice participants will also get insurance or what is called nenkin (old age allowance). Insurance will be disbursed when the apprentices have completed the apprenticeship program for three years.
4. Get Certification
Apprentices will receive apprenticeship certification according to their field of expertise. Usually, certifications are issued by educational institutions before leaving or after leaving Japan. This certificate is called JITCO which is equivalent to D-3 Japanese Literature.
5. Mental Training
The internship program can make apprentices recognize positive values and work culture in Japan, such as work ethic, discipline, and systematic work procedures. This program is expected to form a superior mentality of human resources.
There are many part-time job vacancies for interested Hunters , ranging from jobs that require special skills to easy jobs. Information about job vacancies can be obtained from various media, such as notice boards in front of shops, to special applications such as Baitoru or Town Work. After knowing that there are many vacancies open for Hunters to work while studying in Japan, and also the benefits that can be obtained, are you still hesitant to try something new by taking the lecture route to Japan?