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2023/05/15

[Applications closed] Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award "Construction Future Award with Foreign Talent"

We will continue to be the construction company of choice, filled with pride and hope.
Would you like to join us and see what the future of the construction industry holds?

2023年度 国土交通大臣表彰 応募締切:2023年7月31日 外国人材とつくる建設未来賞

Starting in fiscal year 2023, a new award from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the "Construction Future Award with Foreign Talent," will be established.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is seeking applicants from across the country for activities specified skilled workers who have demonstrated remarkable acquisition of skills and communication abilities, companies and organizations that have made an effort to train them, and companies that have developed new business ventures as a result of coming into contact with foreign human resources.

specified skilled workers are not simply a replacement for the labor shortage. They can demonstrate their talents and work with pride as members of the Japanese construction industry. This requires smooth communication, solid technical skills, and a passion for manufacturing.
Starting this fiscal year, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will be awarding these specified skilled workers, the companies that accept them, and the organizations that support them, and introducing them as leading examples to the construction industry across the country.
Why not join us in creating the future at the first ever "2023 Construction Future Awards Created with Foreign Talent"?

The "Construction Future Awards: Building with Foreign Talent" are currently accepting entries for three awards in two categories.
Please check the details for more information.

ⅠForeign construction technician category

Ⅱ Receiving Company/Organization Category

More information about the "2023 Construction Future Award for Building with Foreign Talent" can be found on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website.
https://www.mlit.go.jp/ACFHR

<Foreign Construction Technician Category> Excellent Foreign Construction Technician Award

Under Specified Skills System, the award will be given to specified skilled workers who have made outstanding efforts in acquiring construction and communication skills and who aim to play leadership roles on construction sites.

merit

It has the effect of increasing the ambition of not only the foreign skilled workers who are awarded, but all employees. By receiving recognition from a third party in the form of an award, it has the effect of raising the motivation of each employee. Furthermore, receiving an award from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism leads to an improvement in the company's image and credibility outside the company.
When applying for an award, there are various questions that you will be asked. By filling out these questions, you will be able to organize your company's current efforts and identify the issues that need addressing your company.

Target Audience

Applicants who meet any of the following criteria at the time of application:
・ Specified Skilled Worker (i)
・ Specified Skilled Worker (ii)

Eligibility

・Hosting company
・Specialized construction industry associations
・Foreign nationals themselves

109The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has been presenting the "Outstanding Foreign Construction Worker Award" (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Real Estate and Construction Economics Bureau Director-General Award), which can be considered the predecessor of the "Awards in Recognition of Excellent Foreign Construction Workers," every year since 2017.
JAC has reported on the 2021 awards ceremony. We have interviews with the recipients of the awards and the key points behind their awards, so please take a look.

2021 Awards in Recognition of Excellent Foreign Construction Workers Ceremony Report (JAC Magazine)

<Accepting Company/Organization Category> Foreign Talent Development Award

The awards will be presented to companies that are notable for their continuous and effective efforts to develop foreign human resources and improve the working environment, as well as organizations that directly provide skills training, etc. to specified skilled workers.

merit

The construction industry cannot exist without the training of skilled workers and their active participation. By receiving this award, we can promote ourselves to stakeholders and job seekers as a company that "thoroughly trains its employees." As a company that has received an award from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, this is a major selling point for not only foreign job seekers but also Japanese job seekers. We can also expect an increase in new Japanese employees due to the improved image of the company.

Target Audience

At the time of application, the company or organization must meet any of the following criteria:
・Companies that employ specified skilled workers and are continuously and effectively working to improve the skills and working environment of foreign construction workers
・Organizations that directly provide skills training to specified skilled workers

Eligibility

・Accepting company (a company that is accepting specified skilled workers at the time of application)
・Specialized construction industry associations
・Other organizations

<Receiving Company/Organization Category> Business Development Award

We will recognize companies that have developed new businesses through contact with foreign talent.

merit

If a company is recognized by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, it will improve its image and credibility in the local area, not only in Japan but also in overseas expansion. It is expected that this will have the effect of leading to new business development.

Target Audience

Companies that meet all of the following criteria
・Companies that currently employ or have employed foreign construction workers
- Companies that have expanded into new business areas by utilizing or collaborating with foreign construction workers between April 1, 2019 and the present.

Eligibility

- Companies that currently employ or have employed foreign construction workers

*Foreign construction skilled workers refer to technical intern trainees, construction workers, and specified skilled workers.

*We do not accept applications from groups.

schedule

May 11th: Recruitment begins

Application deadline: July 31st

August 1st: Review begins

Mid-October: Review by the Review and Examination Committee

Early November: Notification of screening and selection results and announcement of winners

Mid-December Awards ceremony held

Winners and winning companies will be asked to give a brief speech or presentation.

*The above schedule is tentative and subject to change.

*We do not accept any inquiries regarding the review or selection results.

*If there are any matters to confirm, the secretariat will contact you.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

About the "Construction Future Award for Foreign Talent"

What kind of award system is the "Construction Future Award with Foreign Talent"?

This is the first system in Japan to recognize foreign workers with "Specified Skills" residence status who have made outstanding efforts to acquire construction and communication skills and who aim to play a leading role at construction sites, as well as companies that promote the further improvement of the skills and communication skills of foreign construction workers as a whole and are notable for their continuous efforts to develop and improve the treatment of foreign human resources, and companies that are developing new businesses through contact with foreign human resources.

What is the purpose of the awards system?

The purpose of presenting the awards is to widely publicize the efforts of the above recipients, to increase the number of examples of how the foreign worker acceptance system is being utilized, and to encourage further efforts by accepting companies, thereby contributing to the realization of a society in Japan where foreign human resources can coexist in harmony with each other.

What kind of awards are there?

There are three awards in two categories:
[1] Foreign construction technician category
1. Outstanding Foreign Construction Technician Award
[2] Host Company/Organization Category
2. Foreign Talent Development Award
3. Business Development Award

What is the "Excellent Foreign Skilled Worker Award"?

This award is given to individuals with "Specified Skills" residence status who have made outstanding efforts in acquiring construction and communication skills, and who aim to take on leadership roles at construction sites.

What is the Foreign Talent Development Award?

The award recognizes companies and other organizations that have made outstanding continuous efforts to develop foreign human resources and improve their working conditions.

What is the Business Development Award?

The award recognizes companies and other organizations that have developed new businesses through contact with foreign talent.

What does "remarkable" mean?

It means to shine brightly or stand out among many others.

What is an example of "notable"?

Please see this page.
https://www.mlit.go.jp/ACFHR/about.html
*3. Please see the selection method and review criteria section.

About the Application

What are the benefits of applying and winning the award?

By applying, you will have the opportunity to reexamine and organize your company's initiatives and gain new insights.
If your company wins the award, in addition to the honor of receiving the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award, you can also expect to see increased employee satisfaction and ambition, as well as promotional effects as a superior company.

Is there an application fee?

There are no fees for submitting an application. However, applicants must prepare their own internet environment to submit their application.

Last year's performance was in the red, but can I still apply?

You can apply.

Are there any restrictions on the type of industry when applying?

Limited to the construction industry.

Can other organizations such as registered support organizations apply for the Human Resources Development Award?

If you are directly providing skills training etc. to specified skilled workers you are eligible to apply.

Can sole proprietors and small business owners apply?

Applications are accepted. The size of your business does not matter when it comes to application and screening.

For the "Excellent Foreign Skilled Worker Award," do I have to enter information about my company's efforts, even if I am applying as specified skilled workers? Can I apply without telling my company?

Please fill in all fields even if you are specified skilled workers applying for the position yourself. Please consult with your company before applying.

Can one company apply for multiple applicants for the "Excellent Foreign Technician Award"?

Yes, you can apply. In that case, please fill out one application form per person and submit the same number of applications as the number of people.

I have previously applied for Awards in Recognition of Excellent Foreign Construction Workers (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Real Estate and Construction Economics Bureau Director-General Award), but can I apply the same foreign skilled worker again for the "Outstanding Foreign Skilled Worker Award"?

You can still apply. Please include any changes you have made since your last application, or any new qualifications you have acquired.

Can I apply for the Business Development Award if I am just starting a business?

You cannot apply. This program is only available to businesses that are currently underway at the time of application. If you have plans to start a business in the future, please consider applying again in the future.

Regarding the "Business Development Award," I am not a member of JAC and do not currently employ specified skilled workers Can I still apply?

Applications are accepted. The Business Development Award recognizes companies that have developed new businesses through contact with foreign construction workers (technical intern trainees, construction workers, and specified skilled workers). Employment of specified skilled workers or membership in JAC does not affect the selection process.

Is it possible for one company to apply for three awards?

You can apply.

Will the information I submit when applying be made public?

The information submitted when applying will be shared with the secretariat and judging committee for the purpose of running and screening the award, but will not be made public. However, if your application is ultimately awarded, we will introduce it as an award-winning case in various media.

What should I do if I find that I want to add or correct something after submitting my application form?

As a general rule, additions or corrections cannot be made to submitted content. If the application period is still open, please re-enter your information into the application form and submit it, and then consult with the secretariat of each award.

I'm worried that my application form was actually submitted.

Once the application form has been sent successfully, the screen will switch to the completion screen. The information you entered in the application form will also be sent to the email address you entered as an automatic reply email. If you cannot find it, please check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, please contact the secretariat of each award.

Is it better to fill the entire description field of the input form with 1,200 characters?

1,200 characters is the maximum number of characters that can be entered, and the number of characters will not affect the review.

Can I apply from a smartphone?

You can apply.

I am a member of a specialized contractor association. Should I contact my organization in advance?

There is no need to contact us. If you win an award, please note that the secretariat may contact your affiliated organization.

About the judging and awards

How will I be notified of the results?

Once the judging is complete, winners will be contacted individually by email. Applicants who did not receive a prize will also be notified of the results by email.

Are there any prizes or government subsidies?

There are no prizes or grants.

If I win the award, is there anything I must do?

In order to disseminate best practice, after the announcement of the awards, we would appreciate your cooperation in publicizing and promoting the award in various media, such as providing photographs for introduction, conducting interviews, etc.

Even if I receive an award, I will be too busy with work in December to attend the award ceremony. Can I still receive the award?

Whether or not you participate in the award ceremony will not affect the judging. Please give priority to work and submit your application to us with information about your excellent technicians and initiatives.

If I win an award, will I be provided with travel and accommodation expenses to attend the award ceremony?

The secretariat will not cover travel expenses to attend the award ceremony. Please note that these expenses must be borne by the applicant.

Contact for this matter

<Foreign construction technician category>

Foundation for International Transfer of Skills and Knowledge in Construction (FITS)

〒101-0044 東京都千代田区鍛冶町1-9-9 石川LKビル6階
電話:03-6206-8877 
E-mail:excellent@fits.or.jp
https://fits.or.jp/

<Receiving Company/Organization Category>

Japan Association for Construction Human Resources (JAC)

〒105-8444 東京都港区虎ノ門3-5-1 虎ノ門37森ビル9階
電話:0120-220-353 
E-mail:award@jac-skill.or.jp
https://jac-skill.or.jp/

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