A.school Launches Comprehensive Package for Corporate Education Initiatives

A.school, headquartered in Bunkyo, Tokyo, has recently unveiled an integrated package aimed at supporting companies in establishing and promoting their educational initiatives. This new offering is designed to enhance the speed of internal discussions and the feasibility of project realization, providing hands-on assistance throughout the development and operational implementation of educational services and content.

Many businesses today express a desire to engage in education but are often unsure about how to begin. A.school welcomes inquiries from organizations at the conceptual stage, encouraging collaboration to shape the future of learning.

Background: Overcoming Barriers to Education Initiatives

In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend towards innovative learning experiences, including inquiry-based learning, career education, STEAM education, entrepreneurship, and the incorporation of generative AI in learning. As companies increasingly invest in educational endeavors, they become closely linked to their long-term strategies for creating social value, enhancing brand equity, and nurturing the next generation of talent.

However, many organizations encounter significant challenges:

- Uncertainty about what can be achieved in the field of education.
- A lack of in-house expertise and planning capabilities relevant to the education sector.
- Prolonged research and conceptualization phases hindering progress.
- Difficulty in developing a project proposal that facilitates internal agreement.

A.school has collaborated with numerous companies and organizations to co-create educational content and services. Drawing from this wealth of experience, A.school has developed a comprehensive package to address the challenges mentioned above.

Overview of the Comprehensive Package: Training, Advisory, and Development

This new package encompasses three interconnected services:
1. Training: Understanding the Educational Landscape in One Day
- Objective: Quickly grasp the educational sector's structure and trends while articulating the significance of engaging in educational initiatives. This service helps clarify meaningful educational themes and approaches relevant to the organization.
- Format and Duration: A half to one-day interactive workshop combining lectures and hands-on activities.
- Main Content: Understanding trends and case studies in inquiry-based learning, STEAM, generative AI, and latest business-education collaboration patterns.

2. Advisory: Guiding Projects from Concept to Implementation
- Objective: Build a concrete project plan based on insights gained from training, clarifying the project's ties to corporate strategy while solidifying core project elements to gain internal consensus.
- Format and Duration: Two levels of support—accompaniment and consulting, typically over three months.
- Main Content: Support in creating project proposals for internal communication, planning educational services, and developing comprehensive implementation strategies including budget and timelines.

3. Development and Operations: Transforming Concepts into Tangible Educational Offerings
- Objective: Develop educational services, programs, and materials based on established themes and guidelines, potentially extending support for operational implementation.
- Format and Duration: Project-based contracts lasting around three to six months.
- Main Content: Creation of new educational services and materials, supporting training initiatives, and collaboration on promotional activities.

Target Audience and Potential Applications

The comprehensive package is designed for organizations seeking to enter the education sector, launch socially-oriented educational projects, or develop exploratory learning programs for educational institutions. It serves various sectors including corporate training, community engagement, and non-profit educational initiatives.

These offerings are suitable for new business development, CSR, sustainability, and human resource divisions, and they provide a foundation for companies intending to make significant strides in educational ventures this fiscal year.

For inquiries and to request materials, please reach out to A.school.

Success Stories

With over 12 years of experience, A.school has partnered with various industries, including major educational corporations, media firms, property developers, and government entities. Their collaborations have led to innovative projects in educational program creation, learning space design, and launching new educational services. Companies such as Recruit Holdings, Sony, Sharp, and numerous others are part of A.school’s extensive partner network.

About A.school

Established in September 2013 and led by CEO Takuma Iwata, A.school is dedicated to embedding inquiry-based and creative learning into society, striving to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives as creators. Their commitment to education spans across targeted programming for children, educators, and adults.