The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for the Human Resources Training Programme - Japan Industry Insight (HRTP). This 4-week programme (with an optional 5 th week) in Japan provides an outstanding opportunity for EU companies to acquire within a short time an integrated in-depth
view of Japanese industrial structure and business practices. Funded by: The European Commission Location: Japan Pricing: No tuition fee Duration: 4 weeks with a 5th optional week Training dates: From 19 May to 13/20 June 2008 Application deadline: Wednesday, 27 February 2008 More information: http://www.eu-japan.eu/europe/hrtp.html The "HRTP – Japan Industry Insight" programme is targeted at EU managers who have a major role in defining and implementing their company's policies in relation to Japan, or who are to be transferred to Japan, or who wish to be kept informed about management practices in Japan. The EU-Japan Centre of Industrial Cooperation covers all costs directly related to the programme (i.e. language courses, conferences, seminars and group study trips - including travel outside Tokyo). Accommodation costs of a single room for participants staying at a local hotel, selected by the Centre, will be also covered. The participant's company covers travelling expenses to/from Japan as well as subsistence expenses in Tokyo, excluding accommodation. For more information: - on the 2007/2008 forthcoming training missions: http://www.eu-japan.eu/eu/training.html - on the application procedure: http://www.eu-japan.eu/europe/application_form_hrtp44.doc