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Enhancing Trust with Educators through Career Path Development

In the increasingly competitive landscape of high school recruitment, small and medium enterprises are struggling with a number of critical issues, such as a lack of applicant interest and high turnover rates in new hires. To address these challenges, Celad Corporation, based in Fukuoka City, is set to host a free online seminar titled "18-year-old Career Path® Preparation Course (Pre-learning Edition)" in November 2025.

Seminar Overview

This seminar aims to bridge the gap between high school employment guidance and corporate recruitment for high school graduates. By deepening trust with high school teachers, companies can not only increase the number of student referrals but also enhance their training capabilities once students are hired. The 'Visible Development Program' offers a structured approach to nurturing new graduates in various industries. Before launching the paid version of this course, the free seminar is designed to help participants understand the importance of creating an '18-year-old Career Path®'.

This subject has gained significant attention following a contributed article to the Nikkei Newspaper by our representative, Hiroaki Watanabe, titled "Show the Career Path for High School Graduates" published on July 19, 2022, along with Watanabe's book, "Companies! Start 'Hiring Fresh Graduates from High School' Now!" (San-Gakusha). We received considerable feedback from various high schools and organizations focused on graduate hiring practices.

The Challenge of High School Recruitment

Currently, the job offer-to-applicant ratio for high school students is 4.1, soaring to nearly 30 for technical high schools. Alarmingly, the dropout rate for high school graduates within three years of employment stands at 37.9%. Many companies that pour resources into recruitment face difficulties with the sheer lack of applicants or higher resignations among new hires.

The root cause stems from ineffective communication. Companies often fail to convey their commitment to nurturing young talent in a manner understandable to teachers and students.

Celad Corporation's Approach

Founded in 2018, Celad Corporation integrates Watanabe's practical experience in high school employment guidance with his background in corporate recruitment publications. Operating under the motto of aiding recruitment strategies from a school’s perspective, the team has defined a unique method to ensure that a company's development philosophy is effectively communicated. This is achieved with the '18-year-old Career Path®', a model that outlines the developmental trajectory for new graduates.

Firms adopting this model noted significant improvements, including:

• - Enhanced teacher engagement during school visits.
• - Increased awareness of training capabilities among staff.
• - A rise in job applications from students.

Understanding the '18-year-old Career Path®'

The '18-year-old Career Path®' serves as a blueprint for what skills and growth new employees, recruited straight from high school, should achieve over time, summarized neatly on a single A4 page. When presented to educational institutions, this model effectively signals the company's ethos of nurturing talent, which significantly boosts trust among educators.

Seminar Details

The seminar will delve into:

• - What is the '18-year-old Career Path®'?
• - Reasons for its importance.
• - Voices from companies that have implemented it successfully.
• - The general process to completion.
• - How to select a team for development.

There will also be a Q&A session following the seminar.

Three Major Benefits of Participation

1. Building Trust with Educators: Companies can become a trusted option for schools, increasing student referrals and participation in workplace visits.
2. Clarification of Internal Development Policies: By aligning recruitment and training strategies, companies can foster a sense of unity among staff and streamline the development process.
3. Reduced Turnover and Improved Retention: New hires can visualize their own professional growth, fostering a sense of security and purpose in their roles.

Event Schedule

The seminar will be held on the following dates:

• - November 12 (Wed) 13:30 - 14:30
• - November 14 (Fri) 13:30 - 14:30
• - November 19 (Wed) 13:30 - 14:30
• - November 21 (Fri) 13:30 - 14:30
• - November 26 (Wed) 13:30 - 14:30

Format: Online via Zoom
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Cost: Free of charge (Pre-registration required)
Target Audience: Business owners and recruitment heads at mid-sized to small companies seeking to employ high school graduates.

To register, please visit: Registration Link - spaces may fill quickly, so early registration is recommended.

Future Developments

Following this seminar, a paid course will introduce the latest templates for creating the '18-year-old Career Path®'. Attendees will have access to a learning platform with instructional videos to guide them through the development process efficiently. This approach ensures a swift completion of the project and subsequent implementation.

About Celad Corporation

CEO: Hiroaki Watanabe
Location: Fukuoka, Japan (with additional offices in Osaka and Tokyo)
Business Focus: Combining high school employment guidance with corporate recruitment strategies for high school graduates.
Website: Celad Corporation
Contact: 092-600-9244 (Weekdays 9:00 - 18:00) or [email protected]

Closing Remarks from Hiroaki Watanabe

After 12 years of involvement in high school recruitment and guidance, I've visited nearly 2,000 schools. Since establishing Celad Corporation in 2018, we have aided countless companies seeking to refine their recruitment strategies. When asked what the most effective PR tool for high school recruitment is, I can unequivocally recommend the '18-year-old Career Path®'. We look forward to welcoming companies interested in strengthening their recruitment and training practices for the 2027 graduate intake.

Registration Link: Register Now