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External Talent Utilization Seminar in Osaka

The Protean Career Association, based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is committed to fostering better relationships between organizations and individuals while supporting personal career development. On June 19, 2025, Kazuya Kurihara, the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of the association, will speak at the seminar titled "Learning from Advanced Cases: The Forefront of External Talent Utilization". This event, hosted by Kokuyo Co., Ltd. in Umeda, Osaka, aims to explore educational opportunities for both large corporations and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Event Details

• - Event Name: Learning from Advanced Cases: The Forefront of External Talent Utilization - Solutions Through Inter-Company Collaboration
• - Date/Time: June 19, 2025 (Thursday), 18:00 - 20:00 (includes networking)
• - Location: Kokuyo Co., Ltd. Umeda Showroom, 11F
• - Address: Grand Front Osaka, Tower C, 3-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0011
• - Seats Available: 40 (maximum of 2 participants per company)
• - Co-host: Osaka Chamber of Commerce
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Target Audience: Managers, executives, HR, labor personnel, and others.

For more details, visit: Kokuyo Seminar

Program Schedule

• - 18:00 - Keynote Speech on “Changing Awareness of Career Formation” by Kazuya Kurihara from Protean Career Association.
• - 18:30 - Case Study presented by Mr. Takahashi from M.T. Planning Co., Ltd.
• - 18:50 - Introduction to Kokuyo’s Inter-Company Collaboration Program.
• - 19:15 - Networking Session (light refreshments will be provided).

Recommended For

This seminar is ideal for:

• - Business owners of SMEs grappling with a talent shortage.
• - HR representatives exploring innovative methods for utilizing external talent.
• - Individuals interested in new working styles and inter-company collaboration.
• - Those wishing to learn about the latest trends in career formation.
• - Companies eager to discover successful case studies in talent management.
• - Professionals looking to address business challenges through a talent strategy.
• - Anyone interested in networking and exchanging information with peers facing similar challenges.

About the Speaker

Kazuya Kurihara of the Protean Career Association and 4designs Inc. is an expert in human resource development, having transitioned from IT services into HR, where he led the recruitment of engineers and has engaged with over 5,000 students in dialogue about career opportunities. His goal is to create environments where organizations and individuals can synergize, helping everyone craft a career that reflects their true selves. Kurihara has conducted numerous workshops focusing on career development trends and strategic planning for the workforce.

Company Information

4designs Inc.

• - Location: 2-12-10 Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo;
• - Established: July 2019
• - CEO: Tohru Ariyama;
• - Services: Management consulting, organizational development support, and career development services.
• - Website: 4designs.co.jp

About the Protean Career Association

Formal Name: Protean Career Association

• - Location: 3-2-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 2F Washington Hotel Building;
• - Established: March 2020;
• - Overview: Career dialogue-oriented organizational development support services and certification systems.
• - Website: protean-career.or.jp.