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FITIME Shibuya and Omiya's New Designation

FITIME Shibuya and FITIME Omiya, both operated by StartLine Co., Ltd., have recently been designated as providers for the new “Employment Selection Support” system, which will be implemented from October 2025. This important initiative aims to empower individuals with disabilities to lead more fulfilling lives by allowing them to choose employment support services that match their needs and abilities.

What is Employment Selection Support?

The “Employment Selection Support” system is designed to bolster the independence of disabled individuals by enabling them to select from diverse employment support services based on their own aspirations and skills. The inception of this program addresses previous inefficiencies in the existing systems, where individuals often lacked a comprehensive understanding of their skills and preferences, leading to mismatches and early job terminations.

With its introduction, the initiative aims to fill the gaps of the previous support systems, enabling better access to tailored employment solutions through expert assessments and personalized guidance. This ensures that disabled individuals can make informed choices about their career paths, ultimately aiming to improve workplace retention rates.

Key Features of FITIME’s Approach

One standout feature of FITIME's Employment Selection Support is its proprietary colorful training program. This program simulates real job tasks in the service industry and is an integral part of the assessment process. Participants can evaluate their own work persistence, performance abilities, and communication skills — giving them insight into their current capabilities.

Additionally, FITIME offers a wealth of information about various working options available, such as different types of supportive employment environments. The organization is committed to presenting a broad range of choices tailored to each individual's circumstances and challenges, helping them make decisions that they can feel confident about.

Facility Tours and Experience Sessions

In light of the new designation for Employment Selection Support, FITIME is enhancing its support network to help even more individuals find the working style that suits them best. FITIME is regularly conducting facility tours and experience sessions to showcase its offerings. Anyone interested can easily contact them through their official LINE account for inquiries.

About StartLine Co., Ltd.

StartLine Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in creating comprehensive support solutions for individuals with disabilities since its establishment in 2009. Guided by its corporate philosophy of empathy for oneself and others, the company emphasizes both hiring and retention in the disabled employment sector. With specific programs based on ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), CBS (Contextual Behavioral Science), and third-generation cognitive behavioral therapy, StartLine provides a broad range of services from creating inclusive work environments to offering specialized training for organizations and individuals.

They also operate a satellite office for supported employment named “INCLU” and provide various programs to broaden the employment prospects for disabled individuals, including indoor farming support services and other consultations tailored for companies and disabled individuals.

Through its multifaceted approach, StartLine aims to create more opportunities and expand the potential of diverse groups, fostering a society where everyone can live authentically and with dignity.