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Strengthening Partnership for Career Growth

The Kawai Juku Group, represented by KJ Holdings based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and RIASEC, based in Minato, Tokyo, are set to fortify their capital and business collaboration by March 2026. The aim is to deepen their synergy in career development and human resource training, addressing the evolving landscape of workforce readiness.

Background and Objectives

For approximately 15 years, Kawai Juku and RIASEC have worked closely, developing assessment programs like "PROG" designed to support the growth of generic skills that are essential for various career paths. Kawai Juku has utilized its expertise to assist junior and senior high school students in making informed decisions about their future careers and developing necessary skills. Meanwhile, RIASEC has been focusing on universities and businesses, offering training programs that enhance skills and career development.

The consolidated partnership is geared towards broadening individual potential, moving beyond merely documenting learning and growth. Instead, both organizations are striving to create a society where personal achievements and development records are actively utilized during career transitions and personal fulfillment.

Integrated Approach

The collaboration aims to merge educational insights, technologies, and networks to form a robust partnership. Specifically, RIASEC’s assessment services, including the "PROG" program, which measures and visualizes individual skills, values, attitudes, interests, and motivations, will be matched with Kawai Juku’s diversified educational content, such as the high school-focused assessment tool "Manabi Mirai PASS" (with its junior version called "Mirai PASS Junior"). This integration will facilitate consistent support for learning and growth that transcends generational and educational stages.

Additionally, the two companies will work on developing new services and enhancing quality, aiming to provide valuable learning opportunities to a broader audience.

Commitment to Social Value

Through these initiatives, Kawai Juku Group and RIASEC are committed to merging educational and career support services to generate societal value. Their goal is to create pathways that not only contribute to individual growth but also expand future possibilities for the community at large.

References

• - PROG
• - Manabi Mirai PASS / Mirai PASS Junior

Company Profiles

RIASEC Inc.

• - Headquarters: 1-2-11 Hamamatsucho, Minato, Tokyo, 105-0013, Japan
• - Established: May 11, 2006
• - CEO: Fumio Hirata
• - Business Focus: Development, sales, and operation of career development programs for companies and higher education institutions, along with educational materials development.
• - Website: RIASEC

KJ Holdings Inc.

• - Headquarters: 1-6-2 Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0004, Japan
• - Established: February 1, 2010
• - President: Hideki Kawai
• - Business Focus: Formulating and overseeing Kawai Juku Group’s management strategies, creating new business utilizing group educational expertise and assets, and fostering capital partnerships with external companies.
• - Website: Kawai Juku