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A New Opportunity for Youth: Tokyo's Summer Job Experience Program

This summer, Tokyo is taking significant steps to provide middle and high school students with hands-on experience in various professions. Responding to the demand for job experiences that will help shape their futures, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced a recruitment initiative for students wishing to participate in summer job experiences.

Job EX: Connecting Students with Companies

In conjunction with the announcement, a new matching platform called "TOKYO中高生職業体験サイト Job EX" has been launched. This unique platform aims to connect students with a diverse range of companies and organizations offering job experience programs. The Job EX website will feature various programs in multiple industries, allowing students to explore their interests and gain valuable insights into the professional world.

Overview of the Job EX Website

• - Website URL: Job EX

Established within the Kodomo Smile Movement website, the platform serves as a dedicated page for job experience recruitment.

• - Program Highlights: The website will not only advertise job experience programs from a wide array of companies but will also host content produced by student reporters. These reporters will visit different organizations, share their experiences, conduct interviews, and provide insights into the companies’ efforts in various aspects, including social responsibility.

Recruitment Period for Job Experience Participants

• - First Phase: Programs scheduled from July 28 to August 10, 2025. Applications will be accepted from July 4 to July 16, 2025, up until 11:59 PM.
• - Second Phase: Programs running from August 11 to August 31, 2025. The application window opens from July 19 to August 1, 2025, also until 11:59 PM.

Companies Participating in the Program

The initiative includes a broad spectrum of over 40 companies and organizations ranging from large corporations to startups. Participating organizations will host students in their Tokyo headquarters or operational sites.

Content of Job Experience Programs

Participants will engage in various activities, such as:

• - An overview explanation of the company or organization.
• - Hands-on experience of specific roles.
• - Proposals addressing business and social challenges within the industry.
• - Discussions on balancing parenting with work, interacting with employees who manage both.
• - Reflection sessions to discuss learnings and insights.

How to Apply

Interested students can find detailed information about the job experience programs on the Job EX website and must apply through the online application form provided there.

Selection Process

When applications exceed available spots for a specific program, participants will be chosen through a lottery system to ensure fairness.

For more detailed information regarding the programs, schedules, and specifics about participating companies and institutions, please visit Job EX.

Background and Impact

This initiative is part of a broader project stemming from a policy proposal made by middle and high school students during the 2025 Tokyo Strategic Policy Development Participation Project. Their ideas have been incorporated into the 2025 budget, showcasing the importance of youth voices in policymaking.

If you have questions about the job experience opportunities or the Job EX website, please reach out to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Middle and High School Job Experience Project Office at:

• - Phone: 03-4567-6650 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• - Email: shokugyotaiken-platform@kodomo-smile.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

This initiative aligns with the 2050 Tokyo Strategy, prioritizing children’s perspectives in policy-making efforts.