Nurturing Career Awareness: DOMINISTA CHALLENGE Program for Middle Schoolers

In a bid to foster career awareness among students, Kyoritsu Maintenance Corporation is set to hold the DOMINISTA CHALLENGE program aimed at middle school pupils from Nagano City. This program will take place at DORMY INN Nagano on September 25 and 26, 2025. It provides young participants with a closer look at the hotel industry through interactive experiences designed to spark their interest and increase their understanding of various careers.

What is the DOMINISTA CHALLENGE?

Launched in 2019, the DOMINISTA CHALLENGE is a career experience initiative offered at various DORMY INN locations across Japan. Tailored for middle and high school students, the program emphasizes critical skills such as customer service, cleaning, room preparation, and understanding of hotel operations. Through practical tasks, students can interact with visitors and appreciate the importance of contributing to the community, thereby cultivating a sense of career awareness and local attachment.

In a globalized world where students frequently engage with diverse cultural backgrounds, this career experience within a hotel setting offers a dynamic learning environment. To date, over 60 schools have participated in this educational journey, including seven from the Koshinetsu area, underscoring its significance in career education.

Program Details

- Objective: Equip students with essential knowledge and attitudes required in the workforce while deepening their understanding of career choices.
- Date and Time: September 25 (Thu) - 26 (Fri), 2025. Day 1: 10:00 - 15:00 / Day 2: 9:30 - 15:00.
- Curriculum: Students will engage in lectures on industry insights, the excitement of working in hotels, and the roles of various departments.
- Hands-on Experience:

- Front desk operations and customer service skills.
- Facility management tasks including room inspections and preparations for the communal bath opening.
- Restaurant training with a breakfast tasting session.

Educator’s Perspective

A representative from Nagano City Municipal Nagano Junior High School expressed gratitude for this opportunity. Students are eager to gain insights into hotel operations, hoping to contribute positively to others. They aspire to learn from professionals and broaden their career outlook, enhancing their sense of purpose and ambition.

Manager’s Insights

Takahiro Endo, the manager of DORMY INN Nagano, extended his appreciation for being chosen as a venue for this invaluable experience. He expressed hope that students would gain insights into how the hotel industry connects with guests and society at large, while also learning the essential service mindset fundamental to being a hotelier. The initiative aims to guide students as they explore their future career paths.

Background and Future Outlook

In a time of unprecedented social and economic uncertainty, understanding the meaning and fulfillment derived from work is crucial. Educational initiatives like this are essential for encouraging students to reflect on their futures, especially as the population decreases and a commitment to their home regions is increasingly vital. Through the DOMINISTA CHALLENGE, Kyoritsu Maintenance pursues a promise to provide opportunities for nurturing empathy and joy in working, fostering local attachment and promoting proactive community engagement.

About DORMY INN

Established with expertise from dormitory operations, DORMY INN is a hotel chain that aims to offer comfort and convenience. With the concept of being a “living hotel,” it operates 98 locations across Japan and 2 abroad, offering standard business hotels and the premium Japanese brand, Onyado Nono.

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About Kyoritsu Maintenance

Founded in 1979, Kyoritsu Maintenance started its business focusing on contracted meal services. The company offers a range of services including student and employee dormitories (DORMY), business hotels (DORMY INN), resort hotels (Kyoritsu Resort), and senior housing (DORMY Senior), contributing to social development through food, housing, and wellness services.

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