Exciting Launch of the 3rd Cohort of the Higashimurayama Digital Women Project

The Higashimurayama Digital Women Project: 3rd Cohort Now Open for Applications

The MAIA Corporation, a Tokyo-based company dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for women in the digital workforce, has officially announced the opening of applications for the third cohort of the Higashimurayama Digital Women Project. This initiative aims to empower women by enhancing their digital skills and supporting local businesses and municipalities in their digital transformation efforts. MAIA is collaborating with Forval Corporation to bring this project to life.

What is the Higashimurayama Digital Women Project?

Launched in collaboration with Forval, the Higashimurayama Digital Women Project began with the goal of creating new opportunities for women through the acquisition of IT skills and support for small and medium enterprises in various regions. Since forming a partnership in May 2023, the two companies have focused on combining their resources to maximize support for women's empowerment in the digital realm.

With Forval recently securing a contract for a project aimed at promoting digitalization among small and medium enterprises and training female digital talent in Higashimurayama City in 2025, the next phase of the program is set to kick off this summer, with applications now open.

Program Overview

The program is specifically designed for women residing in Higashimurayama City who are eager to not just learn skills but to pursue employment opportunities, including side jobs and freelance work. Participants will have the chance to learn highly sought-after IT skills, notably SAP, through an e-learning platform provided by MAIA. Additionally, the curriculum extends beyond technical skills to include essential training on mindset, business acumen, and financial literacy to help participants reassess their values regarding money.

Key Details of the 3rd Cohort

1. Application Period: May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
2. Learning Curriculum Includes:
- Common Learning (approx. 27 hours):
- Group training sessions
- Fundamental business concepts
- Self-improvement (mindset)
- Basic IT skills
- IT Skills Program (Choice of Courses):
- Business Knowledge & SAP Basics Course (approx. 140 hours)
- Digital Marketing & Basic Digital Accounting Course (approx. 140 hours)
- Basic DX Training (approx. 25 hours)
3. Enrollment Capacity: 30 participants total
- Business Knowledge & SAP Basics Course: 10 participants
- Digital Marketing & Digital Basic Accounting Course: 20 participants
4. Eligibility Criteria:
- Must reside in Higashimurayama City (with registered address)
- Currently unemployed or in non-regular employment
- Adult women (18 years or older)
5. Program Duration: August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 (approximately 5 months)
6. Tuition Fee: 30,000 Yen (including tax)

To provide further information about the program, MAIA will host online information sessions for prospective participants:

- Project Introduction Session: May 20, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Graduate Experience Sharing Session: June 15, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Participation in either the project introduction session or viewing an archived video from the session is a mandatory requirement to apply for the program. For registration, please visit the special website for the Higashimurayama Digital Women Project: Higashimurayama Digital Women

About the Partner Organizations

Forval Corporation

Forval, established as a leading consulting firm in areas like information communication, environment, and human resources, specializes in providing value-driven strategies to small and medium enterprises. They are focused on visualizing ESG management and supporting local economies through the F-Japan initiative aimed at fostering DX and GX talent in cooperation with municipalities, businesses, educational institutions, and financial organizations.

MAIA Corporation

Founded with a mission to create a society where everyone can live freely and authentically, regardless of their background, MAIA leverages the power of women’s digital skill development to drive transformational change in government, local communities, and businesses.