We support the acquisition of qualifications of people working at welfare offices in the city (in Japanese) Kashiwazaki city welfare qualification support subsidy)

This is a subsidy program by Kashiwazaki City to support welfare facility employees in acquiring professional qualifications, aiming to improve and secure welfare personnel quality. Employees of welfare facilities within Kashiwazaki City are eligible, with coverage for costs related to acquiring welfare qualifications such as care worker initial training, practical training, and certified care worker certifications. Training fees and examination fees are eligible for subsidy, with subsidy rates and caps varying by qualification type. Applicants must typically have worked at a welfare facility for a certain minimum period. As this is a key initiative for Kashiwazaki City's welfare workforce development, employees of in-city facilities may receive preferential consideration.