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Recruitment of Municipal Partners for Childcare Workforce Development

As the shortage of childcare workers continues to present a structural challenge, the pressing question remains: will merely continuing with existing recruitment strategies truly foster the next generation of childcare professionals? To address this, we are launching a new initiative that delves into the alternative of nurturing talent within the existing framework through a qualification support system.

This initiative aims to validate whether unqualified personnel can be trained to become future childcare providers, focusing on municipalities that are already implementing the Childcare Assistant Employment Strengthening Project. By analyzing the outcomes of these efforts, we strive to obtain valuable insights for policymaking regarding workforce security in the childcare sector.

Background and Objectives

In recent years, we have witnessed a significant number of childcare training schools halting admissions or closing entirely, leading to a concerning reality regarding future talent supply. Additionally, the anticipated strategies for uncovering potential childcare workers in various regions have yielded limited results. Alongside this, many childcare providers are grappling with the challenge of inflated fees from staffing agencies, straining their operations.

Already, some regions have initiated trial exercises based on this program, with several municipalities actively exploring full-scale implementation. This validation project is designed to consolidate information on these existing efforts as a foundation for future workforce retention strategies.

The driving force behind this initiative is Career Field Co., Ltd., which has dedicated over 20 years to addressing workforce challenges in the childcare sector from both operational and regulatory perspectives. Collaborating with municipalities, childcare organizations, providers, and training schools, the company has been instrumental in creating localized strategies for workforce recruitment and development, laying the groundwork for this validation program.

Overview of the Validation Project

Project Name: Municipal Cooperation Qualification Support Model (Validation)
Target Municipalities: Municipalities implementing the Childcare Assistant Employment Strengthening Project (approximately three municipalities)
Validation Content: The project introduces mechanisms for qualification attainment for unqualified individuals, along with a rigorous assessment of their operational dynamics and effectiveness.
Features: Conducted within the existing framework without the need for new initiatives or supplementary budgets.

Requirements for Participating Municipalities

Municipalities participating in the validation will be asked to engage in the following:
1. Conduct an explanatory meeting regarding the system (online options available).
2. Assist in informing and recruiting unqualified individuals.
3. Collaborate on a brief reflection process post-implementation.

It is anticipated that these requested activities will fit within the usual business remit of participating municipalities. No additional costs are expected.
Even outside participating regions, we plan to continue sharing information and engaging in discussions tailored to unique circumstances.

Next Steps

For municipalities interested in collaborating on this initiative, we will provide detailed explanations on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please feel free to reach out using the contact information below.

Contact Information

• - Company Name: Career Field Co., Ltd.
• - Established: March 2005
• - Capital: 23,515,000 yen
• - Location: Shibuya Park Building, 3-6-6 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• - Phone Number: 03-5468-8333
• - Business Focus: Staffing support initiatives in the childcare sector (workforce recruitment, system utilization support, qualification support, etc.)
• - Website: Career Field