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2024/06/21

[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?

2024年度 国土交通大臣表彰 応募締切:2024年9月30日 外国人材とつくる建設未来賞

The importance of foreign human resources is increasing in order to secure mid- to long-term workers in the construction industry.

In light of the fact that a system has been established that allows foreign human resources to play an active role in the Japanese construction industry in the medium to long term and that its utilization is also progressing, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has been giving this award since last year to honor the activities of specified skilled workers have notably acquired construction and communication skills, as well as companies and organizations that are making an effort to develop foreign human resources, and companies that have taken advantage of the acceptance of such foreign nationals to develop new businesses.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will continue to promote efforts to ensure that the construction industry remains the "choice industry" for foreign talent.

The "Construction Future Award with Foreign Talent" has three awards in the following two categories.

ⅠForeign construction technician category

Ⅱ Receiving Company/Organization Category

Applications are being accepted via the dedicated form for each award.

Application Deadline:
Monday, September 30, 2024 17:00

Organizer:
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Foundation for International Transfer of Skills and Knowledge in Construction (FITS)
Japan Association for Construction Human Resources (JAC)

Homepage of the Construction Future Award for Building with Foreign Talent
https://www.mlit.go.jp/ACFHR

<Foreign Construction Technician Category> Excellent Foreign Construction Technician Award

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

Target Audience

Applicants who meet any of the following criteria at the time of application:
・ Specified Skilled Worker (i)
・ Specified Skilled Worker (ii)
- Not having received the Outstanding Foreign Construction Technician Award in 2023

Eligibility

Applicants may be self-recommended or recommended by others, but if recommended by others, they must obtain the approval of the person being recruited.

<Accepting Company/Organization Category> Foreign Talent Development Award

This award recognizes companies, organizations, etc. that are continuously and effectively working to improve the skills and working environment of foreign construction technicians.

Target Audience

At the time of application, the company or organization must meet any of the following criteria:

  • Companies or organizations that are continuously and effectively working to improve the skills and working environment of foreign construction workers
  • At the time of application, you must be employing foreign construction workers or directly providing skills training to them.
  • Not having received the Foreign Talent Development Award in 2023

Eligibility

Applicants may be self-recommended or recommended by others, but if recommended by others, they must obtain the approval of the person being recruited.

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 will report on the 2023 awards ceremony. We will introduce comments and interviews with the award-winning companies, so please refer to it.

2023 Awards in Recognition of Excellent Foreign Construction Workers Ceremony Report (JAC Magazine)

Eligibility

Applicants may be self-recommended or recommended by others, but if recommended by others, they must obtain the approval of the person being recruited.

<Receiving Company/Organization Category> Business Development Award

This award recognizes companies that have taken advantage of the opportunity to employ foreign construction workers to develop new business ventures.

Target Audience

Companies that meet all of the following criteria
- Companies that currently employ or have previously employed foreign construction workers
・A new business has been launched using the acceptance of the foreign national between April 1, 2019 and the present.
- Not have received a Business Development Award in 2023

Eligibility

Applicants may be self-recommended or recommended by others, but if recommended by others, they must obtain the approval of the person being recruited.

schedule

Recruitment begins June 14th

Application deadline: September 30th

October 1st: Screening begins

Late October: Review by the Review and Examination Committee

Early December: Notification of screening and selection results and announcement of award recipients

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:
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:
https://jac-skill.or.jp/

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