Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture: Subsidy for Training Support for Welfare Workers Serving Persons with Disabilities

October 2, 2026

Summary

Hiratsuka City provides a subsidy for part of the training fees paid by welfare workers serving persons with disabilities. The program aims to secure personnel and improve the skills of those working in disability welfare services.

Key Information

Location Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥35,000
Subsidy Rate Newly hired personnel: 1/2; Personnel already engaged: 1/3; *The maximum amount varies depending on the eligible person.
Purpose Human resource development and employment
Eligible Expenses Examination fees and course fees
Eligible Applicants Individuals
Implementing Agency Hiratsuka City
Official Page https://www.city.hiratsuka.kanagawa.jp/fukushi/page-c_01084.html

To secure personnel engaged in caregiving and other services for persons with disabilities and improve the skills of employees and others already working in disability welfare services, a portion of the course fees for training completed by welfare workers serving persons with disabilities will be subsidized within the limits of the budget.