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The Emergence of a New Administration

The recent rise of a new leader has brought with it a distinctive focus on human investment and the importance of education as central themes in the government’s policy agenda. A landmark initiative set to launch in October 2025 is the "Educational Training Leave Benefits" program. This scheme allows employees who are registered under unemployment insurance to take educational training leave of more than 30 days while retaining their job status. Upon doing so, they will receive benefits equivalent to living expenses, offering them a unique opportunity to enhance their qualifications without leaving their current employment.

An Opportunity for Continuous Learning

For working professionals aspiring to obtain qualifications such as real estate brokerage, administrative scrivener, or bookkeeping, this program represents a significant chance to consolidate their skills and invest in their future without the financial burden of unemployment. The aim is to encourage continuous professional development, ensuring that the workforce evolves alongside changing market demands.

Seminar Overview

To further elaborate on this new initiative, a seminar will be held on October 12, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the headquarters of the Clea Human Resource Development Association located in Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo. This seminar will delve into various aspects of the educational training leave program, addressing key questions such as:

• - What is the educational training leave benefit system and how does it reflect the new paradigm of investing in people?
• - What actions should companies take to facilitate easier access to continuous learning for their employees?
• - How do you select courses that are practically applicable in the workplace, such as real estate licensing or bookkeeping?
• - What should employees be mindful of regarding the application and internal approval processes?
• - How can political momentum be effectively translated into practical implementations in workplace policies?

Introducing Our Speaker

The seminar features a distinguished speaker, Jun Ono, a certified social insurance labor consultant. With over 400 seminars conducted for various organizations and educational institutions, Ono has developed a reputation for delivering practical lectures that emphasize how legal frameworks can be effectively implemented in real-world settings. He is also involved in supervising and teaching the Employment Clean Planner qualification.

About the Clea Human Resource Development Association

Established in 2023 as part of the corporate group of Company SA, the Clea Human Resource Development Association focuses on qualifications and training related to employment, labor, and harassment prevention. They are committed to protecting the workforce and their families through their "Employment Clean Business" initiative. By providing practical, applicable knowledge, over 650 professionals have obtained the Employment Clean Planner qualification, making significant contributions across various sectors including businesses, local governments, and educational institutions. For more information, visit their official website.