Overseas OJT registration opens

At least 30 workers from companies operating in the city will be sent to Japan early next year to take part in an on the job training (OJT) program jointly sponsored by the Jakarta and Tokyo Metropolitan City administrations, the City Manpower Office announced yesterday.

Suhatman, the head of the office, said the registration for the 15-month long on the job training program opens from June 6 through July 15.

Interested applicants should register at City Manpower Office on Jl. Cikini Raya No. 75, Central Jakarta, during working hours and produce photocopies of their IDs, letters of recommendation from their companies and high school diplomas.

Suhatman said all applicants have to be residents of Jakarta, be between 25 and 29 years of age, have a minimum of two years of work experience and must pass selection tests.

"This is the sixth OJT program," Suhatman said, adding that the 30 participants who passed the tests would be expected to leave the city for Tokyo in January.

Jakarta has sent more than 100 workers to Japan to take part in an on-the-job training program since the signing of the sister city agreement between Jakarta and Tokyo on Oct. 23, 1989.

During their 15 month stay in Japan, the participants will be placed in several companies according to vocational training they will receive, such as electrical installation, printing work and car repair.

"In addition, the participants will have to take three months course in Japanese language and culture in Jakarta before they leave," said Suhatman. He explained that all costs related to the on-the-job training program will be jointly shared by the Jakarta and Tokyo Metropolitan City administrations. (has)