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A Revolutionary Service for Young Talent

In October 2025, WorCry Co., Ltd., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, announced the launch of the "AOHARU Internship," a long-term internship program specifically designed for first- and second-year college students. This initiative aims to match eager students with startups and venture companies in need of young talent, targeting the acceptance of 400 companies and registering 10,000 students in the program's first year.

Background and Challenges

Japan's new graduate recruitment market is estimated to be worth around 139.5 billion yen. However, the majority of this market is fragmented across short-term recruitment channels such as job ads, recruitment agencies, and graduate hiring events. This fragmentation makes it challenging to measure effectiveness from hiring to nurturing talent consistently.

Additionally, as young people's views on career development become increasingly diverse, questions like "What kind of company?" "How will I grow?" and "What do I want to achieve?" take center stage. Consequently, companies must design experiences that span the hiring and nurturing phases. Yet, many startups and venture firms grapple with a lack of dedicated HR personnel and face difficulties meeting students, resulting in a continuous stream of issues such as "no applications received," "new hires don't stay," and "unable to find candidates who fit the company culture."

In this context, WorCry has established the AOHARU Internship, a new bridge connecting first- and second-year students with startups and venture companies. This service aims to streamline the recruitment, nurturing, and retention processes, allowing firms to cultivate fit-for-culture young talent over the long term. Moreover, students can take their first step toward a practical career rather than merely working part-time jobs, naturally connecting with society early on.

Service Overview

The AOHARU Internship program focuses on genuinely ambitious first- and second-year university students, facilitating long-term internships with startups and venture firms looking for young talent. The program assists companies by minimizing recruitment and training costs through comprehensive support, from student introductions to onboarding design and ongoing assistance.

Key Features

• - Focus on First- and Second-Year Students: Allows for 2-3 years of long-term engagement during their academic years, preparing them to join as immediate assets post-graduation.
• - Support for Balancing Studies: Students work approximately 3 days per week, with regular counseling provided to reduce dropout risk.
• - Performance-Based Payment Model: No initial or monthly fees; costs are incurred only upon successful hiring.
• - Optional Business Etiquette Training & One-on-One Support: Enhances nurturing after onboarding.

Benefits for Companies

• - Immediate Contribution through Long-Term Development: With 2-3 years of engagement, students can seamlessly transition into valuable team members right after graduation.
• - Accelerated Business Growth with Fresh Perspectives: The flexibility and enthusiasm of young students can invigorate new business initiatives and enhance organizational vitality.
• - Cost Reduction by Up to 80%: Lower introduction fees and advertising costs combined with early mismatch detection mitigate turnover risks.
• - Development Experience for Young Employees: Guiding students as part of their growth journey also offers young employees opportunities for their personal development.

Benefits for Students

• - Gain Practical Experience Early On: Engaging in real business activities allows first- and second-year students to cultivate essential business skills and critical thinking.
• - Grow Together with Peers: Connect and evolve alongside other interns of the same age group and seasoned company professionals.
• - Proactively Shape Their Career Paths: Through hands-on experiences, they can deepen self-understanding and take charge of their future careers.
• - Acquire Trusted Business Skills: They gain immediate workplace skills such as business etiquette and logical thinking before entering the employment market.

Future Prospects

AOHARU Internship has already registered dozens of companies and hundreds of students, with plans to expand participation continuously. Future plans include:

• - Collaboration with educational institutions, student organizations, and services tailored to university students.
• - Accumulating and visualizing data from internship experiences.
• - Expanding into employment support and career development leveraging internship experience data.

Aiming to revolutionize the traditional methods of new graduate recruitment, WorCry hopes to enhance the AOHARU Internship service significantly.

Contact Information for Interested Companies and Students

• - For Companies: WorCry Internship Service Page
• - For Students: WorCry Official LINE Account

Company Information

• - Company Name: WorCry Co., Ltd.
• - Location: Shibuya Scramble Square, 39th Floor, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Tokyo
• - CEO: Shuhei Suzuki
• - Business Focus: Specialized external HR services for small and venture companies, focusing on growth-support long-term internship introductions for first- and second-year students.
• - Website: WorCry Official Site