60-80% of course fees for job-related courses paid

When single parents take courses useful for finding work, Katsushika City pays part of the course fee. It is part of the same "Single-parent Family Self-reliance Support Benefit Program" as the Higher Vocational Training Promotion Benefit. The rate is 80% of the course fee for general education and training and specified general education and training, and 60% for specialized practical education and training. For specialized practical education and training, it is increased to the equivalent of 85% if you obtain the qualification and get a job. The course fees the rate applies to have a range. For general and specified general, it is 80% of course fees of ¥16,001 to ¥200,000 a year, so you can receive up to ¥160,000 a year. For specialized practical, you receive 60% of course fees of ¥12,001 to ¥400,000 a year (× years of training) after completion, and if you obtain the qualification and get a job, etc. within 1 year after completion, the equivalent of 85% of course fees (¥12,001 to ¥600,000 × years of training) minus the amount already received is paid additionally. For people eligible for the employment insurance education and training benefit, that amount is deducted.

Eligible people are single parents receiving support such as having a single-parent self-reliance support program prepared, supporting children under 20, and not having received this benefit before. You are not eligible without a prior consultation, and you cannot apply after taking the course. Consult the city well before the course start date.