In a significant step toward enabling global employment opportunities for the youth of Nagaland, NITI Dimapur Centre organized a free awareness workshop on “Preparing for Working in Japan” at Marwari Patti Center on July 18.
The event witnessed participation from over 100 students, academicians, and administrators eager to explore career prospects in Japan—highlighted as a culturally compatible nation with Nagaland in terms of food habits, lifestyle, and values.
The workshop was conducted in collaboration with the Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS), a Japanese organization implementing the program on behalf of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry under the JEC (Japanese Endowed Courses) lecture series.
The session was led by Prof. Tomio Isogai, a prominent expert known for promoting Indo-Japan youth partnerships. He emphasized the growing demand in Japan for young, skilled professionals and said Nagaland’s youth—with their adaptability and hospitality—are well-positioned to thrive.
He was joined by Mohita Modgill, JEC coordinator, and Pursenla Jamir, Manager at AOTS India Office, who provided practical guidance on language acquisition, adapting to Japanese work culture, and leveraging government-backed skill development programs.
NITI Nagaland CEO Rishav Sethi delivered the welcome address, stressing the importance of global exposure and NITI’s vision of equipping students with cross-border skills. Ajay Sethi, Managing Director of NITI Nagaland, proposed the vote of thanks and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to bridging Northeast India with global career pathways.
The session was moderated by Ujala Dey. Among those who also addressed the gathering were Regional Employment Exchange Officer Imli Mongzar; MD of Norman Putsure College, Sani Putsure; Pilgrim Higher Secondary School Principal and Admin, Bithungo Kikon and Kaini Khekho Kikon; and President of Bethesda Youth Welfare Center, Zubenthung Humtsoe.
