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PE-BANK Hosts Ceremony for 2026 New Graduates

In a remarkable initiative to support freelancing IT engineers, PE-BANK, a subsidiary of MCEA Holdings, hosted an acceptance ceremony for new graduates slated to join in 2026. This event took place on October 1, 2025, in Minato, Tokyo, bringing together three new hires in a unique hybrid format that incorporated a virtual space using the communication tool "oVice". This innovative approach allowed both in-person attendees and remote participants to witness the event.

Welcoming New Talent

During the acceptance ceremony, Takaya Takeda, the president of PE-BANK, and several other executives conveyed their hearty congratulations through heartfelt speeches. The ceremony featured a segment where senior employees from the 2025 cohort shared personal anecdotes focusing on their transitions and growth within the company. These shared experiences aimed to welcome and inspire the new recruits, allowing them to envision their future in the organization.

The new hires also participated actively, providing introductions and voicing their aspirations and commitments for their upcoming roles. This interaction helped set an optimistic tone for their future journey with PE-BANK.

A Place for Connection

Following the formal acceptance ceremony, a social gathering took place, allowing the new graduates to mingle with their senior counterparts from the 2025 hire cohort for the first time. This event fostered an open environment, encouraging robust exchanges as numerous questions circulated among attendees. The congenial atmosphere highlighted PE-BANK’s dedication to nurturing a supportive and collaborative corporate culture.

A Message from the CEO

In his address, President Takeda left the new graduates with profound advice, which encapsulates PE-BANK’s ethos: “Congratulations on your acceptance! Every year, I remind our new members to cherish your remaining student days with friends. The more relationships you cultivate now, the more you'll find opportunities to lend support to others or receive assistance when needed in the future. I am eagerly looking forward to seeing all of you in April during our entrance ceremony!”

Takeda also reflected on PE-BANK's commitment over the past 30 years to provide various services for freelance IT professionals, reinforcing the company's goal of helping engineers shine in their career paths. As they prepare to welcome new talent, their mission continues to be focused on fostering an environment where engineers can thrive.

About PE-BANK

Founded as a cooperative in 1989, PE-BANK operates under the mission of enhancing the societal status of IT freelancers. As one of the oldest firms in the IT freelance engineer agent industry in Japan, the company has successfully facilitated connections between businesses and engineers for over three decades. Their symbol embodies the essence of their mission, representing the harmonious relationships among companies, employees, and engineers, inspired by the motif of cherries.

Company Overview:

• - Name: PE-BANK Inc.
• - CEO: Takaya Takeda
• - Headquarters: 2-15-8 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Founded: May 1, 1989 (as a cooperative)
• - Capital: ¥313 million
• - Business: IT freelance engineer agency, dispatch services, seminars, and welfare programs
• - Website: PE-BANK

MCEA Holdings Overview

MCEA Holdings Group operates under the philosophy of maximizing human and business potential. This group comprises PE-BANK, Asuno System which focuses on system development, and the holding company itself. With roots tracing back to Osaka's 1989 cooperative formed by 15 IT freelancers, MCEA is committed to becoming a valued enterprise within the industry.

Company Overview:

• - Name: MCEA Holdings Inc.
• - CEO: Takeaki Saito
• - Headquarters: 2-15-8 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Founded: September 1, 2015
• - Capital: ¥100 million
• - Website: MCEA Holdings