Dibrugarh: In a significant step towards expanding global employment opportunities for local youth, the Government of Assam has opened a Japanese Language Training Centre in Dibrugarh under the Chief Minister’s Foreign Languages Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT).
The flagship programme was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on October 12, 2025.
The initiative aims to equip Assamese youth with foreign language proficiency and workplace readiness skills to help them access overseas employment opportunities, particularly in Japan.
The newly launched centre in Dibrugarh is being operated by the MIRAL Japanese Learning Centre in collaboration with Dibrugarh University. It will offer structured Japanese language training aligned with internationally recognised JFT-Basic and JLPT N4 standards.
Successful completion of these certifications will enable candidates to qualify for employment under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) and other relevant visa programmes.
Officials said the training programme will focus on sectors witnessing high demand in Japan, including construction, nursing care and food services.
In addition to language instruction, the course will also include cultural orientation and workplace ethics to ensure smoother integration of candidates into the Japanese work environment.
Eligible candidates between 18 and 45 years of age, who are permanent residents of Assam, will be selected for the programme. Each trainee will receive comprehensive language training along with financial assistance of up to Rs 1.5 lakh per candidate, covering training costs as well as post-placement support.
In its pilot phase, the CM-FLIGHT initiative aims to train 180 candidates, positioning Assam—and Dibrugarh in particular—as an emerging hub for global workforce preparedness. The initiative reflects the state government’s broader vision of creating internationally employable human capital while expanding sustainable livelihood opportunities for the youth of Assam.
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