[Now accepting applications!] Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award "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.

The Construction Future Award for Foreign Talent is intended to recognize individuals who have made outstanding efforts in acquiring construction skills and Japanese language communication skills, and who aim to play a leading role at construction sites, thereby promoting the further improvement of construction skills and Japanese language communication skills among all foreign construction technicians.
Furthermore, by awarding companies and other organizations that are notable for their continuous efforts in nurturing foreign construction technicians and improving the working environment, as well as excellent efforts related to foreign human resources working in the construction industry, the organization aims to widely publicize these efforts, enhance best practices in accepting foreign human resources, and promote further efforts by accepting companies, thereby realizing a society in Japan where foreign human resources can coexist and, ultimately, a sustainable construction industry.

There are three awards in the following three categories:
[1] Foreign construction technician category
1. Outstanding Foreign Construction Technician Award
[2] Host Company Category
2. Foreign Talent Development Award
[3] Best Practices for the Advancement of Foreign Talent
3. Future Initiative 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.

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

The award recognizes outstanding initiatives related to foreign workers in the construction industry across four themes: construction skills, Japanese language ability, coexistence, and business development.

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

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

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.

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

You can apply.

Limited to the construction industry.

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

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

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.

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

You can apply.

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.

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.

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.

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

You can apply.

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

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.

There are no prizes or grants.

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.

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.

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