Driving Change Through Support at Kizuki
Kizuki Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo and led by representative director Yusuke Yasuda, is on a mission to build a society where individuals can start over multiple times. This innovative company focuses on providing support for education and career advancement to those who have experienced school refusal, withdrawal, or mental health challenges. Through initiatives such as the "Kizuki Co-Education School" and the "Kizuki Business College," the company offers avenues for learning and professional growth. Additionally, Kizuki collaborates with local governments to provide educational and employment support to youths from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, fostering a public-private partnership approach to social challenges.
Overcoming Challenges in Current Work Cultures
Many young professionals today feel disheartened by their organizational cultures. Common frustrations include:
- - Efforts and achievements not being directly linked to promotions and career advancements.
- - Ambiguous evaluation systems leading to insecurity about job performance.
- - Concerns about personal growth stagnating by the age of 30.
- - Feeling that one-on-one support alone cannot enact social change.
At Kizuki, individuals in their 20s can develop essential skills, such as:
- - Understanding numbers and sales techniques vital for successful support initiatives.
- - Gaining insights into business structures and how to improve them.
- - Learning the basics of nurture and management in a business context.
- - Developing expertise in addressing the needs of individuals facing challenges.
- - Creating scalable models of support that can be replicated.
A Unique Environment for Young Professionals
Kizuki offers a refreshing atmosphere free from traditional hierarchies, enabling young talents to thrive without the constraints of age-based promotions. The company has clearly defined evaluation standards and career pathways, ensuring that hard work correlates with career growth. This environment empowers young professionals to take on significant roles without the weight of seniority-based constraints.
Kizuki’s Approach to Support
Kizuki believes that support services must operate as a sustainable business to effect lasting change. The company emphasizes:
- - Modeling support initiatives to create reproducible frameworks.
- - Demonstrating the value of support through measurable outcomes.
- - Shifting the perception of support as intertwined with sales metrics.
- - Designing systems that extend the benefits of support from individuals to society at large.
Ideal Candidates for Kizuki
Kizuki welcomes individuals who are passionate about making data-driven decisions rather than relying on anecdotal experiences in support. The ideal candidate:
- - Does not want to give up on their aspirations for impactful results and growth.
- - Seeks career advancements in the fields of education and welfare.
- - Aims to focus on measurable achievements and build a solid career record.
- - Is eager to challenge themselves in an environment where young professionals can ascend to managerial roles.
- - Aligns with Kizuki’s vision of creating a society where everyone can start over.
Details of the Recruitment Information Session
Interested parties are encouraged to attend Kizuki’s recruitment information session on July 22, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:30. Registration will close at the start of the session.
- - Capacity: 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis (minimum of 5).
- - Program Overview:
1. Explanation of Kizuki's vision for a society where everyone can start over.
2. Details on the learning support division (Kizuki Co-Education School) and career paths.
3. Information on the employment support division (Kizuki Business College) and career opportunities.
4. Insights into the public-private partnership division and its career pathways.
5. Q&A session.
6. Information on the selection and application process.
About the Speakers
- - Tomoka Takano, Supervisor of the Learning Support Division, who rose through the ranks to become a manager at 26 and has extensive experience in educational support.
- - Yuki Sugiura, Area Manager of the Employment Support Division, who has transitioned from a major recruitment firm to contribute to Kizuki’s expansion in the Kansai region.
- - Kousuke Mori, Manager of the Public-Private Partnership Division, responsible for management and support roles for individuals facing issues like social withdrawal.
Application Process
To apply, please fill out the application form
here. Registrations will be accepted until the event starts. Individuals are welcome to join at any point during the session.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact the Kizuki recruitment team at
[email protected].
More About Kizuki
Founded in July 2015, Kizuki aims to combine education, welfare, and business to create a society where everyone can start over. Their services include personalized tutoring for individuals who have faced disruptions in their educational journeys and transitional support for those returning to work after mental health challenges. The company focuses on building partnerships with government agencies to provide extensive support to children from low-income households.