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Wakaruku Partners with Gunma for Women's IT Skill Development

Wakaruku, a Tokyo-based company, has been officially selected as the contractor for the "IT Skill Development x Women's Employment Support MAITSURU Project 2025" by the Gunma Prefectural Government. This significant initiative aims to empower women in the region by enhancing their IT skills and supporting their career advancements. With the program set to launch in July 2025, Wakaruku will conduct digital skill development courses specifically tailored for women living or working in Gunma Prefecture.

Objective of the MAITSURU Project

The MAITSURU Project, spearheaded by the Industrial Economic Division of Gunma’s Labor Policy Department, is focused on providing comprehensive support for women who have left the workforce due to childbirth, childcare, or those seeking to shift from non-regular employment to stable positions. This program is dedicated to fostering a skilled workforce of women proficient in digital technologies.

Continuing on from the previous year’s efforts, Wakaruku will lead the "Skill-Up Course," which consists of various digital skills training and career advancement support tailored specifically for currently employed women.

For more details on the MAITSURU Project, visit MAITSURU Project.

Course Structure and Content

The Skill-Up Course is split into two segments:

• - First Period: July 2025 - October 2025
• - Second Period: October 2025 - February 2026

Course Format

• - Mode of Learning: Online via Zoom

Replay sessions will be available for those who cannot attend live.

Course Content

First Period

• - Foundations of Generative AI
• - Excel Work Skills
• - Google Environment & Gemini Course

Second Period

• - Advanced Generative AI Course
• - Excel Work Skills
• - Visual Communication for Work
• - Digital Work Techniques & Teamwork Improvement Course

Who Can Apply

Eligibility requirements include:
1. Must be employed at a company in Gunma Prefecture or a resident of Gunma Prefecture.
2. Women seeking career or skill advancement, either in regular or non-regular employment.

Enrollment Capacity

Each session will accommodate 10 to 20 participants for an intimate learning experience.

Participation Fees

• - Cost per session: 3,300 JPY (including tax)

Discounts are available for those enrolling in multiple sessions, lowering the cost to 2,200 JPY per session.

Application and Schedule

• - Details: Gunma IT Woman Skill Development Course
• - Application Links: Available from May 13 to June 20 for the first period and August 1 to September 15 for the second period.

Pre-Application Briefing

We will host information sessions to address questions such as “What will I learn?” and “Who can participate?” These sessions are designed to clarify any concerns about the courses.

Online Information Sessions

• - Dates: May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11
• - Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM via Zoom
• - Register here: Registration Link

A Vision for Diverse Work Options

Wakaruku's mission is to create an environment where individuals can thrive not just in work but also in family, education, and leisure. We aim for a society overflowing with options where no aspect of life is compromised.

We’re committed to transforming traditional notions of "work" by expanding opportunities and creating environments where everyone can embrace new challenges through employment. Since our inception, Wakaruku has implemented full telework and innovative working models to address the challenges faced by women juggling work and child-rearing responsibilities.

Our track record of successfully managing back-office operations for various companies and our experience in recruiting and nurturing women eager for home-based work has formed the foundation of our commitment to this initiative. We look forward to contributing to the broadening of career choices for women in Gunma through this project.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the MAITSURU Project 2025 and the Skill-Up Course, please reach out to:

• - Phone: 070-2425-5674
• - Email: info.itwoman@wakaruku.com
• - Official Instagram: Gunma IT Woman

About Wakaruku

Founded with the mission to create environments where individuals can immerse themselves in work, Wakaruku provides online office work outsourcing services. Ensuring comfortable working conditions for both clients and employees, we have operated under a 100% remote work model since our establishment.

Company Overview

• - Name: Wakaruku Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Saeko Ishikawa
• - Established: September 23, 2020
• - Location: 6-13-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
• - Website: Wakaruku
• - Services: Outsourcing of office tasks such as administration, accounting, and creative work, as well as consulting and laboratory services.