2011 Teacher Training Scholarships in Japan

The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) of the Japanese Government offers scholarships to foreign students who wish to conduct research on school education at Japanese universities via the 2011 Teacher Training Scholarships.

The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is now accepting applications for Teacher Training Scholarshps for the year 2011:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Teaching at elementary or secondary educational institution or academic staff in a teacher training school.
• At least 5 years teaching experience
• Good Academic standing

Qualified individuals have only until February 25, 2011 to submit their application.

The selection process is composed of several stages, such as document screening, written examinations & interview screening.

Click here for more info about the 2011 Teacher Training Scholarship in Japan including links to download application form. I advise you to take time to read the whole document, specially the NOTES section in the bottom part of the page that says;

The recipient should bring approximately US $1,500 or the equivalent to cover immediate needs after arrival in Japan

The Japanese government have long been offering scholarships to Filipinos, accepting almost 100 Filipino scholars annually to study in Japan under six different scholarship programs.

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3rd Batch of Caregivers & Nurses for Japan, Open to Applicants - POEA

Good news for all Filipino caregivers and nurses looking for employment!

They have a good chance of landing caregiver and nursing jobs in Japan this 2011. In an advisory from POEA, the third batch of caregivers and nurses for Japan is now open to applications in cooperation with the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (JICWELS).

Filipino caregivers and nurses are encouraged to apply immediately as the deadline for submission is only until January 6, 2011.

Experience from the previous batches revealed that Japanese medical institutions prefer candidates aged 20 - 35 years old. Additionally, these institutions are strict about physical & psychological fitness and training/work schedules. Knowledge of the Japanese Language will be an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

CAREGIVERS

• TESDA-certified Caregiver
• A graduate from any four (4) year course or B.S in Nursing
• Must be physically and psychologically fit

NURSES

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• With Board License
• With at least three (3) years hospital experience
• Must be physically and psychologically fit

Pre-employment orientation shall soon commence for qualified applicants who have registered online and maintained an active status through the POEA e-registration system via www.poea.gov.ph or www.eregister.poea.gov.ph

Personal submission of applications are also welcome. Qualified applicants need to bring the following documents:

• A detailed resume with one piece 2x2 picture
• College diploma (for caregiver applicant, diploma should be authenticated)
• Transcript of Records
• Valid PRC ID
• Employment Certificates (for Nurse applicants)
• Valid TESDA Certificate on Caregiving
• Valid passport
• Valid NBI Clearance (for travel abroad)

For Luzon applicants,
submit the enumerated documents to the

Manpower Registry Division
Ground Floor, POEA Building
EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue,
Mandaluyong City

For Visayas applicants;

POEA Regional Center for Visayas
Mezzanine Floor, LDM Building
M.J. Cuneco Avenue corner Legaspi City
Cebu City

For Mindanao applicants;

POEA Regional Center for Mindanao
2nd Floor, AMYA II Building
Quimpo Boulevard corner Tulip Drive
Ecoland, Davao City

Deadline for submission of documents is on 06 January 2011. Applicants with the complete documents will be given priority and have the better chance of landing these caregiver and nursing jobs in Japan.

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30 JPEPA Filipino caregivers leave for Japan

MANILA, Philippines—Thirty Filipino caregivers are scheduled to leave for Japan under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership agreement on the movement of natural persons-school track on September 27, the Japanese embassy said Friday.

Source: 30 JPEPA Filipino caregivers leave for Japan

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