DMW to boost OFW competitiveness in Japan

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has held a consultation meeting aimed at identifying and addressing the challenges of Filipinos in Japan when it comes to language training and examination.

"This meeting served as a valuable platform for open dialogue," said DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan.

"By collaborating with all stakeholders, we can ensure Filipino workers receive the best possible Japanese language training, ultimately boosting their competitiveness for jobs in Japan," she added.

The consultation was hosted by DMW's Policy and International Cooperation cluster and attended by key Philippine and Japanese stakeholders.

The discussions focused on collaborative efforts to equip Filipino workers with the necessary language skills to excel in the Japanese workplace.

Representatives from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippine recruitment agencies taking part in the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) and Specified Skilled Worker Program (SSWP), and language training centers nationwide actively participated in the consultation.

The Embassy of Japan in Manila, represented by First Secretary and Labor Attaché Chihiro Kanno, and the Japan Foundation Manila also joined the consultation.

"This marks a promising step towards a more streamlined and practical pathway for Filipino workers in Japan with stakeholders working more closely to ensure Filipino talent has the necessary language skills and knowledge to succeed in the Japanese workforce,” Caunan said.

The consultation meeting forum was held on May 22, 2024. —KBK, GMA Integrated News