Shillong, September 16 : The Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS), under the Department of Labour, Employment and Skill, in collaboration with the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (JICWELS), organized the Shigoto Seminar at the Bharat Scouts and Guides Auditorium, Shillong.
The initiative aims to expand Meghalaya’s overseas employment programmes and provide insights into job opportunities in Japan, particularly in caregiving (Kaigo) and other skilled sectors.
Highlighting the demographic challenge in Japan, Mr. Hiroya Yaguchi, Director, JICWELS, explained that Japan faces a rapidly aging society and declining birthrate, creating an acute shortage of care workers. “It is estimated that 250,000 care workers will be needed by 2026,” Yaguchi stated, emphasizing that Kaigo is a highly skilled and specialized profession. He also pointed out opportunities beyond caregiving, including accommodation, hospitality, construction, and manufacturing.
Jagdish Chelani, IAS, Executive Director, MSSDS, described the seminar as a platform for youth to understand Japan’s Kaigo market and culture. “Learn about the opportunities Japan has to offer and the kind of work culture that has made Japan what it is today,” he urged, encouraging participants to interact with the Japanese delegates and ask questions.
Krishnan Narayanan, CEO, NIHON Edutech Pvt. Ltd., introduced JICWELS as an organization supporting overseas care workers and shared experiences of North Eastern professionals already working in Japan. He highlighted that skilled worker exams in India now open avenues not only in caregiving but also in construction, manufacturing, and hospitality.
The seminar concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants to clarify doubts about employment opportunities, work culture, and lifestyle in Japan.
