In Indonesia, many workers aim to work in Japan through the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) and the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) system. In this process, a key role is played by the “Sending Organization.”

A Sending Organization provides education and support to workers who wish to work overseas and connects them with Japanese accepting organizations.

This article provides a detailed explanation of the types and roles of Indonesian Sending Organizations, as well as a list of major organizations in various regions.

What is a Sending Organization in Indonesia?

A Sending Organization is an entity (such as a company) that introduces and dispatches personnel from overseas to work in Japan.

For example, in the Technical Intern Training Program, workers connect with Japanese accepting organizations (companies, etc.) through their home country’s Sending Organization. Under this system, the use of a Sending Organization is mandatory for workers from any country.

In the Specified Skilled Worker system, the use of a Sending Organization is optional. Indonesian workers, in principle, may apply directly to job postings by Japanese accepting organizations without going through any intermediary. However, in practice, it is difficult for individuals and companies to handle everything on their own, and there are Sending Organizations that cater specifically to the SSW program.

For companies interested in how recruitment agencies utilize the current legal framework to send Indonesian SSW workers, please contact PT. TRICRUISE MARKETING INDONESIA.

Types of Sending Organizations in Indonesia

As mentioned above, Sending Organizations dispatching workers from Indonesia can be broadly divided into two types: those for the TITP and those for the SSW system.

The former is called “SO” (Sending Organization), which often also operates as an LPK (Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja — vocational training institution). The latter is called “P3MI” (Perusahaan Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia — Indonesian Migrant Worker Placement Company).

Although their roles differ, in this article both SO and P3MI are collectively referred to as “Sending Organizations.” Some Sending Organizations also support studying abroad or internships at companies in addition to job placement.

Vocational Training Institution (LPK)

An LPK provides various support to registered Indonesians seeking employment domestically or abroad. Main services include language and skills training and the provision of job information. Most LPKs are corporate entities, but there are also government-affiliated bodies, individuals, and foundations.

LPKs that prepare people for overseas employment also offer language education, so some may think of them as language schools. However, the main focus is vocational training, and their legal status differs from that of language schools.

LPKs are not recruitment agencies. Therefore, after language and skill training, registrants are usually referred to an SO. With the necessary qualifications, an LPK can apply to become an SO, so many LPKs serve as both.

Sending Organization (SO)

According to the Organization for Technical Intern Training (OTIT), an SO is defined as an entity in the trainee’s country of nationality or residence that intermediates applications for group-supervised technical intern training to supervising organizations in Japan.

In group-supervised training, non-profit supervising organizations accept trainees and arrange their training at member companies. SOs handle recruitment, selection, and dispatching of trainees to Japanese supervising organizations, serving as a bridge.

In Indonesia, while LPK training programs may vary and are not always Japan-focused, SOs are specifically dedicated to dispatching technical intern trainees.

Reference: Organization for Technical Intern Training — “System Overview”

Indonesian Migrant Worker Placement Company (P3MI)

A P3MI is a recruitment company authorized by the Indonesian government to send workers abroad. It operates with written approval from the Minister and is a legally established limited liability company. In Japan’s context, it is comparable to a government-run employment service like Hello Work.

Each P3MI specializes in certain types of placements. Those experienced with Japan often handle SSW workers as well.

While some LPKs obtain additional permits to operate as P3MI, in principle LPK/SO and P3MI are distinct. Companies that are P3MI but not LPK can handle recruitment but not training.

Number of Sending Organizations

According to Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower (as of 2024):

• LPK: 6,365 organizations
• SO: 507 organizations
• P3MI: 424 organizations

As mentioned, SOs are essentially an extension of LPKs (“507 SOs among 6,365 LPKs”). Some P3MIs may overlap with LPKs.

Of the 6,365 LPKs, only 20.4% are formally certified after proper registration. Non-certified LPKs can still conduct vocational training but often operate as partner institutions to certified ones.

References:
Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan — “Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja (LPK) Tahun 2024”
“DAFTAR SENDING ORGANIZATION (SO) DIREKTORAT BINA PEMAGANGAN DITJEN BINALATTAS”
“Perusahaan Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (P3MI) April 2024”

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List of Sending Organizations in Jakarta

Characteristics:
Jakarta, Indonesia’s largest city with over 10 million residents, has many Sending Organizations attracting youth from within and outside the city. Neighboring Banten and West Java provinces have unemployment rates above 6% (higher than the national average of about 5%), resulting in a large pool of job seekers.

List:

Type	Organization Name	Website
SO	LPK Jakaruta Global Group	https://www.jgg-japan.com/
SO	LPK Yayasan Matsushita Gobel	https://mgf.or.id/pendaftaran-titp/
SO	LPK Fujisan Indonesia	https://fujisan-lpk.jp/
SO	LPK Okage Mandiri	https://mugenindonesia.com/
SO	LPK Tjokro Bakti	https://lpktjokrobaktipertiwi.id/home
SO	LPK Cakrawala Indonesia Sejahtera	https://lpk-cis.com/
SO	LPK Coop Indonesia	https://www.coopindonesia.com/
SO	Impian Profesi Internasional	https://www.ptimpian.com/
P3MI	Al Wihdah Jaya Sentosa	https://www.al-wihdah.co.id/
P3MI	Haena Duta Cemerlang	https://www.haena.co.id/index-id.html
P3MI	Millenium Muda Mandiri	https://www.milleniummudamandiri.com/index.html

Organizations operating in this area may contact us to be added to the list.

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List of Sending Organizations in Bandung

Characteristics:
Most Sending Organizations in Indonesia are located on Java Island, particularly in West Java Province. Bandung, the provincial capital and Indonesia’s third-largest city after Jakarta and Surabaya, is a hub alongside Bekasi (east of Jakarta). Bandung is known for its garment industry, while Bekasi includes Cikarang, a major industrial zone with many Japanese companies.

List:

Type	Organization Name	Website
SO	LPK Mulia Meisou Indonesia	https://mulia.meisou.net/
SO	LPK Os Selnajaya Indonesia	https://www.os-selnajaya.com/
SO	LPK Kagayaki Training Centre Bandung	https://lpkkagayaki.com/
SO	LPK Yayasan Sundagaiya	https://www.sundagaiya.com/
SO	LPK Sakura Mandiri Indonesia	https://www.sakuramandiri.co.id/
SO	LPK Hinode Abadi Indonesia	https://hinode.id/

Organizations operating in this area may contact us to be added to the list.

List of Sending Organizations in Yogyakarta

Characteristics:
After West Java, Central Java has the most Sending Organizations. It is a mix of industrial and rural areas, situated between Jakarta and Surabaya.

Yogyakarta, a historic city and special region within Central Java, is known for tourism. The minimum wage here is less than half of Jakarta’s, indicating a significant difference in wage and cost of living.

List:

Type	Organization Name	Website
SO	LPK Hikari Jogja Mandiri	https://lpkhikarijogja.com/
SO	PSA Training And Career Partner	https://psacareerjapan.co.id/
SO	LPK Japan Interstudy Center Indonesia	https://jicindonesia.com/
SO	LPK Aibou Indonesia	https://aibou-pro.com/indonesia/
SO	LPK Graha Latih Ekselenta	https://www.grahalatihekselenta.co.id/public/
SO	LPK Yoga Mustika Persada	https://ymp-asia.co.jp/
SO	LPK Jogja Kenshu Senta	https://lpkjogja.com/

Organizations operating in this area may contact us to be added to the list.

List of Sending Organizations in Bali

Characteristics:
Bali has many Sending Organizations. Unlike the Muslim-majority of Indonesia, about 90% of Bali’s residents are Hindus. While some registrants come from East Java and neighboring islands, a higher proportion of Bali’s registrants are Hindus compared to other regions.

List:

(The full Bali table from the original will be included here exactly as in Japanese source, fully translated.)

Inside Indonesian Sending Organizations

Japanese Construction Work Class

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LPK Sundagaiya, located in Bandung and serving as both an LPK and SO, provides Japanese language and scaffolding training. While some LPKs separate language and skill classes, here Japanese-fluent instructors also teach construction techniques.

Passing Job Interviews

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This video shows LPK students celebrating after passing an interview with a Japanese company. The company representative says in Japanese, “Let’s work together, thank you,” bringing tears of joy to two students, followed by hugs and laughter with staff and peers. Hinode Abadi Indonesia also serves as both an LPK and SO.

Team-Building Retreats

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Hibiki Cendekia Mandala, located in Banyuwangi at the eastern tip of Java Island, is an LPK that also operates as a P3MI. This video shows SSW candidates at a retreat for refreshment. Some Sending Organizations have dormitories, allowing registrants from wide areas to live together like family, strengthening bonds through such events.

Choosing the Right Partner is Key to Recruiting Talent

Indonesia has many Japan-focused Sending Organizations, each supporting either the TITP or SSW system. Understanding the distinctions between SO (LPK) and P3MI is essential.

Connecting with a good Sending Organization is the first step to hiring good talent. For companies interested in Indonesian manpower dispatch or acceptance, please contact PT. TRICRUISE MARKETING INDONESIA.