Today, I spoke with Ms. Mayumi Murata, Chairman of the Organization of Test of English for Early Childhood Educators (Hoikueiken Kyoukai) about this. She told me that she and her organization are interested in helping foreigners find work in the Kanto and Kansai areas. It is clear that they are interested in finding people who would like to work with preschool children but I’m not sure if they can help with other kinds of job searches. If you would like to know more about their services, either contact them via phone or e-mail or make arrangements to talk with them in person at the International Center in downtown Kumamoto.

– Kirk

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Hoikueiken Supports Gaikokujin in Kumamoto

Kumamoto City and Hoikueiken collaborate and setup Kumamoto Career Gaikokujin Support Desk at Kumamoto City International Center (KCIC). The Support Desk assists and helps foreigners find employment in the Kanto and Kansai area by utilizing the Hoikueiken’s network. If you know any of your friends who are facing challenges finding a job please contact us.

Here’s the link for more information http://www.hoikueiken.com

Period : Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 - Sunday, June 12th, 2016 10:00-16:00

Location: Kumamoto City International Center (KCIC) 2F

Special Dates: Saturday, June 4th ・Sunday, June 5th ・Sunday, June 12th* (Pre-registration required) *HR from school(s) in the Kanto will be at the desk for any inquiries and interviews.

Contact: Organization of Test of English for Early Childhood Educators (Hoikueiken Kyoukai) Email: [email protected] (English or Japanese) Tel: 0800-100-7419 (Free Toll)