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Dive Takes on Operations for Okinawa Tourism Career College

Dive Inc., a company specializing in human resource services for the tourism sector and based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has announced that it will manage the operations of the "Okinawa Tourism Career College" as part of the Okinawa Prefecture’s initiative to promote and secure workforce development in the tourism industry. This project is part of the "Reiwa 8 Annual Tourism Workforce Development Promotion Program" aiming to foster a new generation of talent within the region's tourism sector.

About Okinawa Tourism Career College

The Okinawa Tourism Career College is a training program tailored for young and mid-level staff working in various tourism-related businesses, including accommodations, tourist facilities, travel agencies, car rental services, and transport industries. Now entering its eighth year, the program has successfully produced a significant number of graduates. This year's curriculum focuses on two key pillars: hospitality and operational improvements. Participants will engage in both theoretical learning and practical exercises, including group discussions and fieldwork, aimed at enhancing skills that can be applied directly in their workplaces.

Training Overview

• - Training Period: September 18, 2026, to January 22, 2027 (total of 10 sessions)
• - Training Format: 6 sessions online, 4 sessions in person (venue: Okinawa Convention Center and others)
• - Cost: Free (funded by public resources as part of Okinawa's tourism policy)
• - Eligibility: Staff related to tourism businesses or organizations in Okinawa, including:

- Entry Level: Employees in their first to third year aiming for future leadership roles.
- Current Leaders: Those with 4 to 10 years of experience aiming for management or executive roles.

• - Capacity: 15 participants for each entry and leader level (up to 3 participants per company).
• - Certification: Participants who meet completion requirements will receive a certificate issued by the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture.

Background

The Okinawa Tourism Career College has previously been facilitated by Dive Group's subsidiary, Shukuyajuku, since its inception. For this term, under the guidance of Shukuyajuku, which specializes in training for the tourism and lodging industry, Dive has taken on the responsibility of the secretariat for operations. Since its founding in 2002, Dive has contributed to addressing labor shortages in the tourism and hospitality industries, deploying and introducing skilled personnel to numerous tourist and lodging establishments across Japan. Recognizing the ongoing challenges in recruitment, Dive emphasizes the importance of nurturing human resources for the mid to long term to sustain the tourism industry.

In alignment with its mission, Dive aims to further enhance its initiatives focused on workforce development in the tourism and hospitality sectors. By leveraging its experience in labor dispatch and recruitment, Dive is committed to playing a pivotal role in crafting the future workforce for Okinawa's tourism industry.

About Dive Inc.

Company Name: Dive, Inc.
CEO: Nodata Shintaro
Headquarters: 3F PMO Shinjuku Gyoenmae, 2-1-12 Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0022, Japan
Website: dive.design

Dive is a venture company dedicated to resolving significant challenges in Japan’s tourism industry, which serves as a key driver for economic growth. Through its core business of providing specialized human resource services (resort jobs), Dive addresses the industry's pressing issue of labor shortages, creating approximately 15,726 tourism professionals per year. With partnerships with over 6,800 tourist facilities in all 47 prefectures of Japan, Dive continues to create a bridge between talent and the tourism sector.

About Dive Group

The Dive Group, under the vision of creating a world where everyone can love their own life, comprises companies specializing in human resource support, regional revitalization, and personnel development in the lodging industry. Together, the group is focused on solving the human resources and local challenges facing the tourism industry, contributing to the realization of sustainable tourism and the future development of communities.