A wholly owned subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), NSDC International Limited, struck an agreement with Sompo Care Inc. to train Indian nursing care workers and help them integrate into Japan.
India, with a population of more than 1.4 billion, has enormous growth and international opportunity possibilities. Under the auspices of the Indian government’s “Skill India Mission,” NSDC International is actively cultivating top-notch human resources.
NSDC International seeks to assure a better future for the Indian worker by promoting industrial development and providing chances for employment overseas.
Japan’s elderly population and dropping birth rate are creating an increasing need for caregivers. Sompo Care and NSDC International have decided to work together to address these societal issues by providing training programs and encouraging the hiring of qualified Indian workers in Japan’s nursing care industry.
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The goal of this collaboration is to close the gap and improve the standard of care provided in Japan. By solving the labor shortages in Japan and generating job opportunities for qualified Indian professionals, this partnership seeks to benefit both parties.
Speaking about the partnership, Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC & MD, NSDC International said, “We are thrilled to announce the commencement of our collaboration with SOMPO Care Inc. This partnership marks a significant milestone for NSDC International, as it allows us to provide specialized training programs for Indian nursing care personnel, enhancing their skills and preparing them for opportunities in Japan. Together, we aim to bridge the gap in healthcare services and support the global demand for skilled nursing professionals. This initiative not only opens new avenues for our workforce but also strengthens the bond between India and Japan in the field of healthcare.”
A trial project will begin in August 2024 and extend through 2025 under this agreement. Indian nursing care staff will receive nine months of rigorous training in India before being accepted as skilled workers at Sompo Care facilities in Japan.
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Along with NSDC International’s Japanese language classes, Sompo Care will create distinctive training programs using its significant knowledge and experience in Japan. These classes will teach Japanese nursing style, practical care terminology, and cross-cultural communication.
India-based training will include online modules, e-learning, and practical care skills sessions. The goal is to train motivated and skilled Indian nurses for prompt deployment. After they start working at Sompo Care, the company will help their professional development. Sompo Care expects Japanese nursing care workers to benefit the Indian nursing care market.
Mr. Takamitsu Washimi, Representative Director, President and CEO, Sompo Care said, “We are very pleased to begin our collaboration with NSDC International. Guided by our management’s philosophy of “Respect for Humanity,” we aim to provide optimal care tailored to each elderly individual and are committed to developing care personnel with specialized knowledge and skills. We are confident that the training program, developed based on our expertise and experience, will enhance the skills of Indian care personnel. We hope that those who complete the training will work with a sense of fulfilment and pride in Japan’s nursing care sector. Through this collaboration, we aspire to build a better future through mutual cooperation between Japan and India.”
The pilot project and training program will be carefully assessed and improved. Based on the outcomes, Sompo Care will consider expanding into India and establishing a full-scale collaborative model.
Sompo Care uses its knowledge and activities in Japan, a leader in nursing care concerns, to address nursing care-related social issues in Japan and abroad. Sompo Care seeks worldwide “security, health, and wellbeing” through this collaboration.
SOMPO Holdings’ Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Ltd. distributes non-life insurance nationally in India as part of its worldwide healthcare mission. SOMPO Holdings invests in Universal Sompo and Sompo Care, reflecting its global health and wellness ambitions.
About Sompo Care
The Sompo Care serves consumers, society, employees, and shareholders by providing P&C insurance globally and life insurance and nursing care in Japan. Purpose: “For a future of health, wellbeing and financial protection”.
About NSDC International
National Skill Development Corporation, International (NSDCI) has enabled International Workforce Mobility (IWM) by targeting foreign governments and partnering for focused training programs to develop possibilities abroad.
