AY2023 Recruitment of Companies and Organizations Accepting Internships for International Students
International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto)
Since 2016, the Kyoto Network for International Student Studies (Secretariat: Kyoto International Affairs Department, Consortium of Universities) has been implementing an internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. We are looking for companies and organizations that can accept international students for this internship program. We are looking forward to receiving applications from Kyoto companies and organizations that are interested in hiring international students in the future.
*For details of the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please click here (https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/).
* Flyers for accepting companies and organizations
Purpose and features
This program aims to provide international students living in the Kyoto area with the aim of finding employment at Japan companies and organizations by providing them with opportunities to deepen their understanding of the business contents and appeal of companies and organizations in the Kyoto area through work experience, promote the desire to hire and find employment through mutual understanding between international students and companies and organizations, and establish international students in the Kyoto area after employment. For host companies and organizations, there are various benefits such as revitalization of the company by accepting international students, accumulation of experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students. In addition, international students can acquire the ability to find a job and play an active role in Japan by understanding the corporate culture of the Japan and how to proceed with their work.
Target companies
About 40 companies and organizations that have their head office, branch offices, offices, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture and can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture
* We are looking forward to receiving applications from companies and organizations that agree with the "Appendix: Ideas that we would like the host companies and organizations to support".
* Please consider accepting 1~2 international students per company or organization. If the matching with the international student is not successful, we will not ask you to accept you unreasonably.
Eligible International Students
International Student StudiesStudy in the Kyoto Area International students
enrolled in member schools of the Kyoto Network (including those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools that have graduated or completed higher education institutions in their home countries, etc.) ）
* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview.
*Participating international students will be given preliminary training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching in addition to confirming their Japanese ability and motivation to work in Japan.
Working period
You will be provided with work experience opportunities during the period of early August ~ late September 2023 (during the summer vacation for students and students).
* For details such as activities outside the status of qualification for international students, etc., etc., please consult with the person in charge of the project.
Acceptance conditions
(1) Paid internship
This is a paid internship based on a worker dispatch contract. In principle, we ask that you provide at least 80 hours of work experience opportunities.
* International students are allowed to work within the range of "permission for activities outside the status of qualification (28 hours per week)" during the class period, but can work up to 40 hours per week during the summer vacation. The summer vacation period varies depending on the school to which the international student belongs, so please contact us as appropriate.
Burden borne by companies and organizations: Dispatch fee (¥1,190/per hour), Student transportation fee (actual expenses up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched student is confirmed, a worker dispatching contract will be concluded with the operating contractor (temporary staffing company) of this program. As a result, various procedures such as social insurance are not required by the host company or organization, and the procedure is extremely simple compared to the case where the host company or organization directly hires it.
(2) Unpaid internship
This is an agreement-type internship program in which the host company or organization and the International Student Study Kyoto Network Office conclude an agreement regarding internship acceptance. During the implementation period, we ask that you provide work experience opportunities for at least 3 days and within 40 hours. In addition, we also ask that employees engage in production activities for the purpose of understanding companies and occupations, and in principle, set their time for less than 30% of the entire program.
Burden borne by companies and organizations: In principle, there is no problem, but please bear expenses such as transportation expenses during the period separately.
Flow after application for participation by host companies and organizations
After applying for participation in this program, the temporary staffing company will proceed with specific administrative procedures.
(1) Registration for companies and organizations (deadline: Friday, May 19)
※Click here to apply
(2) Confirmation and decision of program contents Late April ~ June 2 (Fri)
(3) Exchange meeting between host companies and organizations and international students
You will be asked to answer questions from international students about their projects and the work they are responsible for. After the exchange meeting, international students submit their wishes to the secretariat of the company or organization where they will work for the internship.
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
(4) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (late June ~ early July)
(5) Notification of matching results to international students and companies and organizations (early July)
(6) Face-to-face visits to companies and organizations (late July ~ early August)
(7) Confirmation of incoming international students, various procedures (paid: dispatch contract, unpaid: conclusion of agreement, etc.) (late July ~ as needed)
(8) Preparatory training for participating international students (International students will participate on Tuesday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 9)
(9) Work at host companies and organizations (August 14 (Mon.) ~ September 24 (Sun.))
(10) Follow-up training for international students (Saturday, October 28)
(11) Achievement report meeting and exchange meeting for international students, companies, organizations, etc. (Saturday, November 11)
How to apply
Please fill out the application form (click here).
If you cannot use the application form, please contact us at the following address.
* Companies and organizations that have applied will be contacted by the management contractor (temporary staffing company) after confirming the contents and whether or not to participate.
Inquiries about this project in general
International Student Study Kyoto Network Office
University Consortium Kyoto International Division (Contact: Murono and Murata)
TEL:075-353-9164 FAX:075-353-9101 *Reception hours: Tuesday~Saturday 9:00~17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp Please change ※◆ to @.
