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Empowering Women Through AI Skills in Kagoshima

On September 23, 2025, the second installment of the Kagoshima Women's Job and Career Seminar, organized by Wiz, took place at Hittobe in Kagoshima City. This event focused on introducing AI fundamentals and their impacts on career advancement, aiming to dispel the myth that AI is overly complex.

Background and Purpose of the Seminar

The seminar was designed to inform participants about the increasing significance of AI technology in the business realm. With the rapid transformation of work processes due to AI, gaining foundational knowledge and skills in this area is essential for anyone looking to propel their career forward. The dual-part seminar aims to systematically explain both the basics of AI and its practical applications in the workplace, thereby enhancing the AI proficiency of participants.

Summary of the First Session

• - Date and Time: September 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
• - Venue: Hittobe, 2-8 Gofukucho, Kagoshima City, 892-0826.
• - Theme: Acquire AI Skills to Achieve Your Desired Job Change.

Insight from Career Advisors

The session kicked off with career advisors discussing the skills demanded in the Kagoshima job market, especially for administrative roles, and how AI affects career trajectories.

Understanding AI Fundamentals

Shinji Shimizu, CAIO of Wiz, presented a detailed overview of AI, elucidating how it can streamline operations and shared concrete applications of AI tools in daily tasks.

Group Discussions

Participants engaged in dynamic discussions about their current challenges with AI usage and areas in their work processes they wished to improve. This collaborative environment fostered vibrant exchanges of ideas among attendees.

Feedback from Participants

Many attendees expressed a newfound interest in AI after the session. Some comments included:

• - “I was uncertain about which applications to use, and now I have clarity!”
• - “I discovered the exciting aspects of AI and want to explore it further.”
• - “The welcoming atmosphere made learning enjoyable.”
• - “Time flew by, and I’m eager for the next session.”

Announcement for the Next Session

Date: October 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (tentative)
Venue: markMEIZAN, 9-15 Meizancho, Kagoshima City, 892-0821.
Content: The second part will involve practical workshops utilizing AI tools, reinforcing the skills learned in the first session. Further details will be shared soon.

Wiz remains committed to fostering skill development and career progression for business professionals in the region.

Contact Information

For more information or to participate, please reach out to us at [email protected] (Contact: Yokote).

What is the 'Satsuma Ogojo'?

The 'Satsuma Ogojo' initiative is a career support program that combines personality assessments with cutting-edge AI technologies tailored for women in Kagoshima. Since its launch in July 2024, it has already registered over 2,400 women in the area who are eager to enhance their career prospects and contribute to the local economy.

About Wiz, Inc.

Wiz, Inc. aims to solve challenges faced in Japan through a range of IT services. With the DX Select Media 'Wiz Cloud,' they leverage extensive distribution networks and diverse product offerings to create valuable business solutions.

Company Overview

• - Name: Wiz, Inc.
• - Address: 12F, South Otsuka Building, 2-25-15 Minami Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Toshi Yamazaki
• - Business: DX support, GX support, BPO services, community support
• - Website: Wiz Website