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IT Engineering Collaborative Career Seminar Celebrates Three Years

Supporterz Inc., an esteemed player in career support for aspiring IT engineers, recently held its annual '3 Company Collaborative Career Seminar' at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ryukyu. In collaboration with leading companies like CyberAgent, DMM.com, and Chura Data, this seminar attracted students set to graduate in 2028, and it's now in its third consecutive year.

Overview of the Event

Date: May 17, 2026
Participating Companies:
- CyberAgent Inc.
- DMM.com
- Chura Data Inc.
Target Audience: Students residing in Okinawa aspiring to be IT engineers graduating in 2028
Location: Faculty of Engineering, University of Ryukyu

The initiative launched in 2024 has received overwhelming support from students and university officials alike. It features insights from seasoned engineers and HR representatives from top-tier IT companies. In addition to company introductions, the seminar provides invaluable information on job hunting, internships, and career development, creating a robust networking platform between students and companies.

Over 70 students, from freshmen to graduate students, participated in this year’s event, benefiting from workshops and discussions led by industry professionals.

Hands-On Learning Experience

Real Insights from Top-Tier Companies

The seminar offered a unique blend of passive learning through company presentations and interactive sessions where students engaged with current engineers about career guidance. The event featured two themes for hands-on workshops: 'Version Control with Git & GitHub' and 'Developing AI Chat Services,' each lasting 60 minutes.

Students were able to receive live code reviews and direct answers to their questions from experienced professionals, helping them transition from feeling uncertain about where to start, to confidently stepping into their forthcoming summer internships.

Nationwide Outreach and Guest Lectures

Supporterz is also expanding its reach nationally, offering guest lectures and technical workshops at universities and vocational schools. These initiatives aim to bridge the gap between students in remote areas and the latest trends in technology and job hunting. Schools can access free seminars addressing various topics, including:

• - Summer internship preparation
• - Specialized job-seeking strategies for engineering students
• - Hands-on lectures on emerging technology trends in web development, AI, and infrastructure.

Collaborations can include hosting hackathons and workshops with student organizations and circles.

Geek Project: Nurturing Future Engineers

Supporterz is also proud to announce the Geek Project, a massive initiative aimed at nurturing young engineers who will shape the future of the IT industry. Since its inception in 2020, the project has grown into a thriving community with over 52,000 participants and hosts more than 150 events annually, including hackathons, conferences, and pitch contests.
This year sees a significant push towards hosting events in local areas, facilitating profound connections among students and professional circles, as well as fostering early recognition among companies.

For more information about the Geek Project, visit Geek Project.

About Supporterz Inc.

Founded in April 2012, Supporterz aims to enrich the lives of engineers through a dual approach focusing on technology and career development. Following a transition into a new organization independent from CARTA HOLDINGS, Supporterz is poised for further growth in the industry.
To date, Supporterz has supported approximately 1,000 companies in hiring new graduate engineers and guided about 70,000 student engineers in their career paths, becoming the largest student engineer community in Japan.

For student-oriented inquiries and event details, visit Supporterz Events.

For press inquiries, please reach out to Supporterz Inc.'s PR department at Supporterz PR Inquiry.