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Encouraging Young Talent in Japanese Agriculture

In a bold move to boost the Japanese agricultural landscape, YUIME Corporation, headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo, is set to launch the "Genuine Agricultural Internship" program starting October 2025. The initiative aims to engage young Japanese individuals in the agricultural sector, addressing the pressing issue of workforce shortages that has long plagued Japan's primary industries.

The Background of the Initiative

For years, the agricultural sector has struggled with structural challenges such as low retention rates among young recruits and a lack of applicants for job postings. To combat these ongoing issues, YUIME is leveraging its experience in supporting foreign labor through skilled workforce dispatching to now focus on motivating the local youth to consider careers in agriculture.

By providing a supportive environment that guides young people from job entry through to permanent employment, YUIME aims to create a lasting impact within the agricultural industry. The new initiative, titled "Genuine Agricultural Internship," is designed to provide job seekers with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in agriculture while ensuring both the interns and participating agricultural corporations can find a dependable fit.

What is the “Genuine Agricultural Internship”?

The program is unique in that it involves hiring job seekers as YUIME employees and dispatching them to partner agricultural corporations. Should both parties consent, this arrangement can lead to permanent employment. This employment-based internship model enables prospective interns to start with a stable base, including a salary and housing, allowing them to challenge themselves without the underlying anxieties of basic needs.

On the flip side, agricultural corporations benefit from being able to observe potential recruits’ skills and work ethic before making long-term hiring decisions. This significantly mitigates the risks of mismatches and the uncertainties often associated with the recruitment process.

Features of the Internship

The program employs a "Three-Step Dispatch" system which stands in stark contrast to the traditional immediate transition to full-time employment. The three stages include:
1. Dispatch: Interns are assigned to work with agricultural businesses.
2. Provisional Hiring: Companies evaluate interns with the potential of on-boarding them as temporary employees.
3. Permanent Employment: Successful candidates become full-time employees based on mutual agreement.

This structured approach enhances the mutual satisfaction and confidence of both interns and employers, as it allows each party to assess their compatibility gradually.

Benefits for Participants

• - For Interns: They can experience the work environment firsthand, allowing them to discern if it suits their personal preferences and career goals.
• - For Employers: They gain crucial insights into candidates' attitudes, suitability, and on-the-job compatibility prior to making final hiring decisions.

The Vision Going Forward

With this innovative recruitment method, YUIME aims to bring young individuals closer to considering agriculture as a viable career option. Moreover, it holds the promise of ensuring effective talent acquisition for agricultural corporations seeking dedicated and capable personnel.

Looking ahead, YUIME plans to strengthen partnerships with agricultural high schools, universities, and farming events nationwide, continuing its efforts to bridge the gap between younger generations and the agricultural sector. As part of this ongoing commitment, YUIME is excited to contribute to the rejuvenation of Japanese agriculture by making agricultural careers more appealing and accessible to today’s youth.

For more information on the Genuine Agricultural Internship, visit YUIME's official website or contact YUIME Corporation at [email protected].