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Understanding Career Development in the AI Age

As we embrace the era of artificial intelligence, the dynamics of career development are shifting dramatically. The Protean Career Association, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is dedicated to fostering better relationships between organizations and individuals, supporting proactive career development. They have announced a free online seminar titled "AI Era Career Development: Unlocking Human and Organizational Potential Using Career x AI," scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM (Japan time).

Seminar Overview

During this seminar, Kazuya Kurihara, the Chief Growth Officer of the Protean Career Association, will share valuable insights on redefining career development in the AI context. Participants will receive updated data and corporate case studies that illustrate methods to enhance human growth, career autonomy, and employee engagement through effective talent development strategies.

The transition from traditional career management, where organizations control paths, toward a model of career autonomy—where individuals take charge of their own career paths—reflects the modern reality of a "100-year life". With rapid advances in generative AI, many organizations face challenges in integrating AI effectively into talent training and career development, creating an urgent need for guidance.

The seminar aims to address these issues, showcasing a proficient evaluation of career development's new potential in the age of AI. With speakers from Advantage Risk Management, including Director Masahisa Fujimoto, the presentation will cover:

• - Redefining career development in the AI landscape.
• - Strategies to maximize human potential in career support.
• - Key points of talent development that boost organizational competitiveness.

In the latter part of the seminar, a panel discussion featuring Kurihara and Fujimoto will delve into the multifaceted dimensions of career support and talent development in the contemporary AI environment.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: March 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Entry begins at 10:50 AM)
• - Registration Deadline: March 16, 2026, by 6:00 PM
• - Format: Online (Zoom)
• - Cost: Free
• - Target Audience: HR and labor personnel, talent development professionals

The program may be subject to changes as necessary.

Keynote Speaker Profiles

Masahisa Fujimoto - A seasoned director at Advantage Risk Management. With a career spanning corporate and counseling roles, he specializes in Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and is a dedicated career consultant focusing on various age demographics, including middle-aged and senior individuals.

Kazuya Kurihara - Chief Growth Officer at the Protean Career Association, previously a system engineer and human resources lead, Kurihara has led innovative hiring practices and developed career facilitation initiatives that encourage boundary-crossing dialogues about careers across companies.

About the Protean Career Association

Founded in March 2020, the Protean Career Association aims to support both organizations and individuals in career dialogues, offering development services and certification programs. Their mission is to create a society where organizations and individuals can synergize, allowing everyone to develop a fulfilling career.

For further information and to register for the seminar, please visit: Protean Career Association.