International Engineer Support Association

The purpose is to contribute to the public interest widely by promoting job offer support, technical education, and international cooperation for overseas engineers living in conflict areas and developing countries

1. Introduction of overseas engineers and companies to Japanese construction companies

2. Advice and support on how to offer jobs to overseas engineers and companies

3. Economic cooperation related to planning, holding, and management support for lectures, workshops, and human resource development

4. Investigation, research, evaluation, planning, advice, etc

5. Providing information on overseas engineers and companies

6. Organizing events aimed at international exchange and activities related to the dissemination and enlightenment of international mutual understanding

7. All business related to the preceding items

【Report】On October 4, 2023, Ms. Krystyna, Ms. Susanna, and Ms. Hanna came to Japan. At this time, members of our association, Mr. Ono from the NPO Beautiful World, Mr. Yamaguchi from Beppu City Hall, Mr. Oleksandr and Ms. Olena, evacuees from Ukraine, and Ms. Otsu, a Kyushu University student, 16 people in total gathered.

Opinions were exchanged regarding our association's initiatives and future projects. They then shared information on the current situation in Ukraine, collaboration and support status with the country, local governments, organizations, and companies, and case studies. We will listen to information and issues from everyone, and work together to advance support activities through the Ukraine contact point.

・At a time when Japan's working population is decreasing, treating Ukrainians as a "human investment" and including them will lead to increased corporate value

・Providing work benefits both parties. At the same time, it also helps solve human rights issues

・Although Ukrainians are highly educated and have a higher education level than the EU average, because they are refugees, they are unable to utilize their high skills and experience and are unable to find jobs that match their abilities

・Giving opportunities for success and matching can be beneficial for Japanese companies as the workforce continues to decline

・As the debate on "business and human rights" progresses, companies will be required to provide jobs to Ukraine and hire displaced people

As the war drags on, it is difficult to continue making donations, and business development is needed. We believe this is an opportunity to fill the shortage of human resources in Japan with human resources from Ukraine. We hope that our association's activities will be viewed as a long-term business opportunity.