Education Partnership Announced to Address IT Talent Shortage in Japan

Good Works and Saitama IT & WEB School Form Strategic Educational Partnership

In a significant step towards bolstering IT education in Japan, Good Works Inc., a leading IT solutions provider located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Saitama IT & WEB School, operated by the Tokyo Zikei Gakuen educational institution in Saitama City. This partnership aims to develop IT talent and enhance vocational training, in response to the projected shortfall of approximately 790,000 IT professionals by 2030, as indicated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Background of the Educational Partnership

The accelerating digital transformation globally necessitates the urgent development of next-generation IT professionals in Japan. To address this need, programming education has been integrated into the national curriculum for elementary and middle schools since 2020, and the common mandatory subject “Information I” was introduced in high schools in 2022. Good Works has played a pivotal role by offering IT engineer training to corporate clients and extending educational programs to schools to develop individuals equipped with essential IT literacy.

Saitama IT & WEB School emphasizes practical learning and aims to connect the dots between educational experiences at different levels, from elementary to high school, through vocational training. The school's vision aligns with nurturing students' ability to solve problems and engage in exploratory learning, ultimately contributing to society. Through this partnership, Good Works will collaborate with the school to foster professional attitudes, continuous learning interest, and practical skills necessary for employment in the IT industry.

Objectives of the Collaboration

The partnership includes several key initiatives:

1. Joint classes and practical training sessions through industry-academia collaboration.
2. Development of course syllabi and necessary educational materials.
3. Evaluation of student achievements during classes.
4. Participation of corporate representatives in educational curriculum committees.
5. Training for educators in relation to practical knowledge in specialized fields.

These initiatives aim to directly link vocational education with employment opportunities in the IT sector, thereby supporting the development of sought-after skills in the future IT landscape.

About Good Works

Founded in January 2007, Good Works Inc. is dedicated to providing a platform for individuals to grow and challenge themselves. The company offers extensive IT solutions ranging from corporate system development to human resources training. Currently, with a workforce of 297 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 2.418 billion yen by March 2025, Good Works operates not only in Tokyo but also has branches in Osaka, Nagoya, Sendai, and Fukuoka, supporting companies across Japan in their digital transformation efforts.

Through the Tokyo DX College, Good Works provides various training programs targeting both corporate clients and educational institutions. These include training on generative AI, digital transformation (DX), web engineering, and more.

About Saitama IT & WEB School

The Saitama IT & WEB School, established in April 2023 and led by Director Nakamura Michio, is focused on training IT engineers and programmers while contributing to society. This vocational school, situated in Omiya, Saitama, is designed to produce immediate workforce-ready IT professionals. Apart from its regular curriculum, the school offers extension programs that support self-learning, industry-academia collaboration, and lifelong learning, utilizing a hybrid learning model that accommodates both in-person and online formats.

With a curriculum that includes specialized courses in System Engineering, Programming, Project Management, and AI Engineering, the school aims to create an educational environment that optimally supports individual learning paths while addressing the pressing demand for skilled IT professionals in Japan. This partnership between Good Works and Saitama IT & WEB School is a promising move towards addressing the impending IT talent gap and ensuring that the next generation is equipped to tackle the challenges of the digital age.