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2023.07.01
IM Tect Co., Ltd. opened the Tohoku International Education Center "Ciet" in 2021 to support foreigners coming to Japan with Japanese language education and skill acquisition. The center provides a small-group learning environment where instructors can focus on each student individually. It is an educational facility specializing in the knowledge and skills necessary for practical work.
INTERVIEW
Introduction of the Center Director
Center Director
Tatsumi Tamakoshi
Technical Intern Trainee who work with us
I wanted them to learn in the best possible environment.
IMTECTO has accepted around 80 Filipino Technical Intern Trainee so far. However, some of them had not received sufficient Japanese language education, and we sometimes ended up having to retrain them in-house. Technical Intern Trainee our company.
Specializing in the construction industry
Teaching practical Japanese for real-world situations
Generally, in training centers in Japan, Technical Intern Trainee from various industries, such as food factories and manufacturing, receive training together. They are only taught everyday Japanese. However, construction companies want their trainees to learn the vocabulary necessary for their work. Therefore, Ciet has prepared its own textbooks and focuses specifically on teaching vocabulary usable on the job site.
Exam preparation and health maintenance, etc.
We want to provide a thorough education.
Eight months after entering Japan, trainees take the "Level 2 Transition Examination," and Ciet provides preparation for this exam. Since the exam content differs depending on the job type, we explain the key points and even teach them how to study. In addition to job-related knowledge, we also teach about Japanese food, which is important for maintaining good health in Japan, a country known for its longevity. Ciet aims to provide education that looks ahead to life after graduation.
INTERVIEW
Instructor Introduction
Head of Safety Department IM Tect Co., Ltd.
Youichi Sasaki
Because I am in charge of safety management
There are things that can be conveyed to interns.
I am in charge of practical and theoretical training as an instructor for special training programs. At IMTECH, I am responsible for managing company-wide safety and patrol the work sites daily. For this reason, I am particularly focused on safety education at the work sites.
"You can ride it"
What is the difference between "to operate safely"?
Make them understand
Some of the trainees have experience operating heavy machinery in their home countries. However, there is a significant difference in safety awareness between overseas countries and Japan. I believe my role is to clearly communicate the difference between "being able to operate" and "operating safely."
INTERVIEW
Instructor Introduction
IM Tect Co., Ltd.
Instructor and Interpreter
Aguilar Darvin
Having come to Japan, I have 30 years of experience.
I want to utilize this in educational settings.
I work as an interpreter for skills training and special education courses. I'm from the Philippines and have been in Japan for 30 years. In addition to being a heavy equipment operator, I also worked as a carpenter in the past, and I want to utilize my experience in the field of education.
To return them safely
That is the mission I have been given.
I also started working in this country without knowing Japanese. That's why I understand the feelings of the trainees very well. And I understand better than anyone the dangers of going to a construction site without knowing the specialized terminology of the construction industry. My mission is to ensure they return home safely.
Trainee's VOICE
Voices of Graduates
Marlon
(Philippines)
I wanted to study in Japan, a country with advanced technology.
I heard from a Filipino acquaintance that "Japan is technologically advanced, the cities are very clean, and above all, the people are polite and kind," so I wanted to study in such a place and came to Japan. Now that I'm actually working in Japan, I've found that my acquaintance was right.
ジェフリーさん
(Philippines)
I was amazed by the high-tech machine.
In the Philippines, I worked using construction machinery such as excavators and bulldozers. Based on that experience, I learned operator skills in Ciet, but I was surprised by how high-tech Japanese construction machinery is.
Boyet
(Philippines)
I am grateful for the support I received during this unfamiliar period of life.
The first thing I noticed when I moved into Ciet was how clean everything was—my room, the dining hall, the toilets, etc. Thanks to that, I was able to stay comfortably. I'm also grateful to the instructors and Japanese staff for understanding me so well and supporting me as I adjusted to life in Japan.
ジョマルさん
(Philippines)
From factory work to the Japanese construction industry
In the Philippines, I worked in manufacturing, specifically in a factory. Then, one day, I learned about Technical Intern Training program and really wanted to work in construction in Japan, so I applied, which led to my coming to Japan. I was so happy when I was hired.
FACILITY
Facility Introduction
The facility is new and clean, and well-equipped to ensure a comfortable stay for trainees.
Outdoor practice field
The facility boasts a vast site covering 130,000 square meters, and training using heavy machinery is also conducted on-site.
dining room
We primarily serve Japanese food and also teach about healthy eating habits.
Public bath
Bathing is available freely from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
May 2023 interview
