The Government of Japan has announced METI Japan Internship Program 2023 for Pakistani Youth in collaboration with PM Youth Program. Interns will have a chance to work with Japanese companies, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises.
Japan is recruiting the global talent and SMEs in Japan are facing human resource and financial resources shortage program. To address this issue, “METI Japan Internship Program” has been launched. This program supports the overseas development of Japanese Small and Medium-Sized companies by hiring foreign university students and global talent.
Types of Internships
This year, Japan is offering three types of internships:
- A/A2 Course +C Course
Small and Medium-sized companies with main business locations in Japan.
(excluding industry associations, non-profit organizations, and local governments).
- B/B2 Course
The internship will be conducted at the intern's home workspace under the direction and management of the host company's activities.
*The host companies will be determined through matching by the program(JIP) office and approval by the screening committee.
*It is possible to apply for both courses.
Recruitment numbers
- In principle, about 1 person per company (maximum 100 companies)
Entry deadline
- A Course: June 19, 2023 (Mon) at 12:00 PM.
- B Course: July 3, 2023 (Mon)
- C Course: July 3, 2023 (Mon)
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be proficient in Japanese or English.
- Candidate must be 20 years old and not more than 40 years old by 31 August 2023.
How to Apply for METI Japan Internship 2023
Interested candidates can apply through METI Japan Internship Program’s official website https://internshipprogram.go.jp/english/
Application Timeline
Summer Internship: Mid-May 2023 till late June.
Winter Internship: Mid-August 2023 till late September.
Internship Support and Provisions
Course-specific support
(A/A2/C Course)
- Transportation costs
- ・Allowance (for lunch and drinks expenses):
¥1,000 per day stipend.
(B/B2 Course)
- Lending of communication devices such as PC, Wi-Fi.
- Allowance (for lunch and drinks expenses):
- ¥1,000 per day in local currency,
(C Course)
- Transportation costs
- ・Allowance (for living, lunch and drinks expenses):
¥3,000 per day depending on the number of days of stay. - Cell phones
- Round-trip air tickets (economy class), travel insurance for visiting Japan and assistance for obtaining the visa.
*The host company will take care of the living environment, such as accommodation and transportation to and from the company.