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Prometric Achieves Prestigious E Certification

Prometric Inc., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has made headlines recently for its significant achievement by receiving the highest rank, three stars, in the E Certification program for promoting women's empowerment. The certification was awarded by the Tokyo Labor Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on January 9, 2026.

Understanding the E Certification

The E Certification system evaluates companies' initiatives related to women's empowerment based on the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. The evaluation criteria include five key areas: recruitment, continuous employment, working styles (including working hours), management ratio, and diverse career paths. Companies that meet the criteria in all five categories are awarded the top tier, three stars. This certification serves as an objective indicator of a company's commitment to fostering women's empowerment, benefiting employees, job seekers, and business partners alike. Prometric's attainment reflects its consistent efforts in all five categories, leading to this distinguished recognition.

Background on Prometric's Initiatives

Prometric has positioned its mission as nurturing future talent through innovative testing and assessment solutions, both domestically and internationally. The company has continuously promoted flexible working arrangements and implemented systems that support a balance between work and family responsibilities, such as child-rearing and caregiving. The recent recognition highlights the success of these policies and the commitment to creating an equitable workplace for all.

A Statement from James Hagenbusscher, President of Prometric

"Receiving the three-star E Certification is an affirmation of our ongoing commitment to women's empowerment initiatives. It acknowledges that every employee's ability to thrive in a supportive environment is essential for our company's growth. We aspire to foster an equitable workplace where everyone can excel, and we will continue to innovate in this area."

Future Outlook

With this esteemed certification as a milestone, Prometric is dedicated to further enhancing the working environment, guided by its mission to develop future talent. The company aims to remain a warm and welcoming organization where everyone can showcase their true selves and take on challenges with confidence.

Company Overview

Prometric Inc., the leading company in IT-enabled testing and assessment solutions in Japan and a subsidiary of Prometric in the USA, has earned the trust of numerous governmental agencies and educational institutions that require high security and reliability in testing. With a successful track record of delivering over 2.5 million tests annually, accumulating over 35 million since inception, Prometric provides comprehensive services for the development, management, and delivery of tests through an extensive network of secure testing centers across over 180 countries, paired with high-quality online testing solutions.

Company Name: Prometric Inc.

Headquarters: 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 5th Floor Ochanomizu Solacity Academia

President: James Hagenbusscher

Business Activities: Test administration services and related information processing (CBT, IBT, PBT)

Established: March 1991

Website: Prometric Japan

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