Transforming Career Paths: The Online IT Engineer Seminar by PE-BANK and NINJAPAN

On June 23, 2025, from 20:00 to 21:00, PE-BANK, a company based in Minato, Tokyo that promotes new working styles for IT engineers, will collaborate with NINJAPAN, which specializes in career support for students, to host a special online seminar targeting students interested in pursuing careers as IT engineers. The seminar aims to help students understand the importance of their first career choice in today's rapidly changing society, showcase the appeal of becoming an engineer, and introduce a service called 'IT Trial' to aid in avoiding workplace mismatches.

Background

The acceleration of digital transformation (DX) has significantly increased the demand for IT engineers among students. However, many still express concerns, such as whether one needs a science background to succeed in this field or whether the barriers are too high for inexperienced individuals. This seminar intends to address these doubts and provide concrete insights into the potential career opportunities an IT engineering path holds. By utilizing PE-BANK's 'IT Trial' service, students will have the chance to connect with companies that offer practical programs, allowing them to gauge their compatibility with the engineering profession and specific organizations. Moreover, participants will gain skills and earn income while striving for job offers, presenting a unique opportunity to explore the engineering sector.

This seminar is an excellent opportunity for all students seriously considering their future careers to gain new perspectives and actionable plans.

Seminar Overview

- Date and Time: June 23, 2025 (Monday) 20:00 - 21:00 and July 2, 2025 (Wednesday) 18:00 - 19:00 (archived session, same content as June 23)
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Target Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students considering a career in IT engineering, regardless of field of study; beginners are welcome.
- Participation Fee: Free
- Registration: Interested individuals can sign up via the link: Registration Form

Seminar Content (Tentative)

1. Presentation by Tokio Tamaki: Understanding Job Seeking and Career Formation from a Corporate Perspective
- Insights into job hunting from a corporate viewpoint
- The impact of the first career choice on future prospects and its significance
- The rise of job-based employment and the value of practical experiences like long-term internships.

2. Presentation by Takuya Manaka: The Appeal and Realities of an IT Engineer Career
- Various aspects of the IT engineering role, including job responsibilities, fulfillment, societal significance, earnings, career paths, and future potential.
- The realities of entering the IT engineering job market, including challenges, concerns, and the allure of overcoming obstacles.

3. Presentation by Norihisa Takayama: PE-BANK's Vision for New Paths to Engineering Careers
- An overview of PE-BANK and its initiatives to support aspiring IT engineers
- Introduction to the concept and details of the 'IT Trial' service.

4. Detailed Explanation by Takuya Manaka: New Job Opportunities Realized through 'IT Trial'
- The specifics of the 'IT Trial' program, including trial experiences in engineering roles and the pathway to securing job offers while earning an income.
- The process from application to commencement of the program.

Presenter Information

NINJAPAN (Abuild Career Support) - Tokio Tamaki

Tokio Tamaki plays a critical role in the founding of the Abuild Career Support program at NINJAPAN. He has conducted over 1,500 career support sessions, achieving numerous job offer successes with top-tier companies, both domestic and international. Under his leadership, the program has captured an estimated 60% market share within just two years.

PE-BANK - Executive Director Norihisa Takayama

Joining PE-BANK in 2007, Takayama has held various significant roles within the company, leading to his current position as Executive Director since January 2019.

PE-BANK - Takuya Manaka

As a career consultant with national qualifications, Manaka has extensive experience in recruitment and labor across multiple industries. At PE-BANK, he has focused on supporting freelance IT engineers and is actively engaged in the 'IT Trial' project.

Company Overview

NINJAPAN, Inc.

- Address: 141-0031, 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: Hiroyuki Onishi
- Established: January 6, 2020
- Website: NINJAPAN

PE-BANK, Inc.

Founded in 1989, PE-BANK aims to enhance the social standing of IT freelancers as a leading agent specializing in connecting IT engineers with businesses. Over more than 30 years, the company has committed to fostering excellent relationships among corporations and engineers.

- Representative: Mikiya Takada
- Address: 2-15-8 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Established: May 1, 1989
- Capital: ¥312,950,000
- Website: PE-BANK