Uzbekistan and Japan are discussing plans to establish a specialised training centre in Yangiyul district, Tashkent Region, to prepare young people for employment opportunities in Japan. The proposed centre will focus on Japanese language instruction and training for category B, C and D driving licences, which are in demand in the Japanese labour market.
The initiative is being considered in collaboration with Japanese company Onodera User Run Co., Ltd. as part of Uzbekistan's broader efforts to strengthen vocational training and facilitate organised labour migration.
As part of the initiative, First Deputy Governor of Tashkent Region Otabek Tursunov, Yangiyul District Governor Ravshan Raimov and representatives of Onodera User Run Co., Ltd. visited Vocational School No. 1 in Yangiyul to assess the institution's facilities and its potential to accommodate the proposed training programmes.
The visit follows directives issued by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev after reviewing the activities of the Intil International Language and Vocational Training Centre and holding a meeting focused on labour migration. The discussions resulted in instructions to establish unified migration centres across Uzbekistan's regions.
One of the proposals under consideration is to establish a specialised training centre within the existing premises of Vocational School No. 1. The proposed programmes would provide young participants with Japanese language education and prepare them to obtain category B, C and D driving licences. These qualifications are intended to help candidates meet specific requirements for employment opportunities in Japan.
During the visit, the delegation examined the school's technical facilities, existing training infrastructure and overall capacity to support the proposed programmes. They also assessed the possibilities of organising educational activities in cooperation with Japanese partners.
The assessment focused on the institution's readiness to accommodate language instruction alongside practical vocational training. The participation of Onodera User Run representatives is expected to support discussions on aligning the proposed programmes with relevant employment requirements in Japan.
The initiative is aimed at expanding access to vocational education and foreign-language training for young people in Tashkent Region. By combining Japanese language skills with targeted driving qualifications, the proposed centre seeks to prepare candidates with competencies relevant to overseas employment.
The project also forms part of Uzbekistan's efforts to develop more structured pathways for citizens seeking employment abroad. The planned unified migration centres are intended to provide coordinated support to people preparing for labour migration, helping them access relevant training and navigate the procedures associated with working overseas.
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Establishing the proposed facility at an existing vocational school would make use of the institution's current infrastructure. However, the visit primarily focused on assessing its facilities and exploring the possibilities for joint training activities.
The discussions between regional officials and the Japanese company mark a step towards developing the proposed centre. Its implementation will depend on further cooperation between the relevant authorities, the educational institution and the Japanese partner.
