The Migration Agency of Uzbekistan has held official discussions with representatives from Japanese companies M&K and Yo’l Japan LLC, alongside the Kanazawa Professional University of Food Management, to address training and employment opportunities in the culinary sector. According to the announcements, the parties reached an agreement to train an initial group of 40 Uzbek citizens as professional chefs in strict compliance with Japanese standards.
Key Takeaways: An initial cohort of 40 citizens will participate in a two-stage training program combining 6 months of local preparation in Uzbekistan with 1 year of combined study and employment in Japan, ultimately targeting state-recognized chef licensure.
This initiative unfolds amid ongoing challenges related to labor export and the difficulties citizens face when attempting to integrate into highly demanding foreign economies. Observers suggest that while such programs are purportedly designed to enhance professional skills, they often encounter bureaucratic hurdles, language barriers, and stringent regulatory compliance issues imposed by the Japanese regime's labor market standards. Critics frequently question the scalability of such niche programs in addressing broader employment deficits within the developing economy.
The structured program is organized into two sequential phases. Initially, participants will spend six months in Uzbekistan utilizing the facilities of the 'INTIL' center and a vocational training institution in the Bostanlyk district to master the Japanese language and fundamental culinary arts. Subsequently, candidates will relocate to Japan for one year of combined vocational education and active labor activity within regional establishments.
The ultimate objective of the curriculum is to prepare participants to pass rigorous examinations for a state-recognized Japanese cooking license. Officials claim that specialists who successfully fulfill all requirements and secure the license will gain opportunities to work in Japanese culinary establishments globally. The Migration Agency stated that additional information regarding the registration procedure and selection criteria will be published once officially approved.
Source: kun.uz