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Ridilover's Exciting Midterm Presentation on Social Issues

On July 31, a significant event will take place at Ridilover's Field Academy in Shinjuku, highlighting crucial discussions on disabilities and social participation. The Field Academy is an innovative program created by Ridilover that focuses on solving pressing social issues through cross-industry collaboration and experiential learning.

What is the Field Academy?

The Field Academy is designed to provide participants with a platform to explore and address societal challenges together, ultimately developing actionable business proposals. Rather than a simple progress report, this midterm presentation will showcase each participant's substantial contributions and innovative solutions aimed at real-world implementation.

The Midterm Presentation

During the midterm presentation, participants will present their proposals to an esteemed panel of three expert reviewers. These reviewers are leaders in their respective fields who will provide invaluable feedback not only to the participants but also to attendees from companies keen on gaining insights into effective strategies for social issue interventions. By observing this event, professionals can potentially discover inspiration and business strategies related to societal challenges, enhancing their own approach to problem-solving.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: July 31 (Friday), from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• - Location: Conference room in Shinjuku NS Building

(7 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station's South and West exits, and approximately 6 minutes from the Shinjuku New City exit)

• - Alternative Participation: Available online via Zoom
• - Participation Fee: Free

Featured Speakers

The event will feature distinguished speakers, including:

• - Mr. Maki Fukujyu, CEO of Roland
• - Mr. Sakae Suzuki, Representative Director and CEO of Social Investment Partners (SIP)
• - Mr. Toshiki Abe, CEO of Ridilover

Who Should Attend?

This program primarily targets professionals from various fields such as:

• - Organizational Development
• - Business Development and Innovation
• - Strategy and Sustainability

Engagements by individuals or organizations outside the intended audience will be evaluated and potentially declined by Ridilover.

Insights on Disability Employment

Despite the challenges faced in disability employment, businesses are often fixated on achieving legal employment quotas rather than addressing broader realities. Approximately half of Japanese companies fail to meet these legal quotas, while roughly 30% of companies do not hire any individuals with disabilities, even though it is mandated.
Ridilover collaborates closely with Roland, known for its commitment to creating environments where everyone can thrive. Roland has established an impressive track record, boasting a 70% employment rate for individuals with disabilities, setting a benchmark for others in the industry. Their vision, encapsulated in the phrase, “Let everyone bloom,” emphasizes nurturing human potential and creating systemic change in disability employment.

The Path Forward

As Japan's workforce continues to shrink, addressing these essential employment issues for individuals with disabilities becomes crucial. Clearly, the question of how society copes with changing labor structures is on everyone’s mind, and participatory programs like the Field Academy are paving the way for innovative solutions and social change.
We invite you to witness this unique event at Ridilover's Field Academy, where participants are set to unveil their compelling proposals that could very well shape the future of social participation and employment for individuals with disabilities.

Join us in exploring how actionable insights from this midterm presentation could foster the growth of next-generation leaders and empower impactful societal changes!