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Strengthening Employment Support for Foreign Students in Japan

In a significant move towards aiding foreign students in their job search endeavors, Gajirion, a company known for its career education programs and based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Management Innovation Technology Vocational School located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This initiative aims to enhance career support and recruitment opportunities for international students in Japan.

Background of the Agreement

According to forecasts, over 336,000 international students are expected to reside in Japan by 2024, marking a record high. With the increasing number of foreign students, the challenges they face during their job searches remain profound. A notable issue is the scarcity of job postings tailored specifically for foreign students, alongside the difficulties in gathering information and researching industries and companies due to language barriers and other factors. The Management Innovation Technology Vocational School has been a leader in accepting international students and aims to work collaboratively to mitigate these employment hurdles.

Objectives of the Agreement

The unique nature of the Japanese employment process can often leave students feeling out of sync with the timelines and expectations, which is especially true for foreign students accustomed to 'job-type' employment. Many of these students have clear career aspirations that align with their qualifications, yet they find adapting to the Japanese ‘membership-type’ employment unfamiliar. The partnership seeks to bridge this gap by proactively creating opportunities for foreign students to engage with companies from the early stages of their studies. This initiative is not just about linking students with potential employers but also fostering a deeper understanding of the types of employment opportunities and work culture in Japan.

• - Fostering Understanding: One of the key aims is to enhance communication that typically does not thrive within the existing job recruitment processes. By fostering mutual understanding between Japanese companies and foreign students, both parties can gain insight into each other’s needs and preferences.
• - Career Education Enhancement: The agreement emphasizes several areas of collaboration, including promoting career education, understanding local job markets, creating job opportunities, and focusing on co-creation efforts within the region.

Collaborative Efforts

The specific areas of cooperation outlined in the agreement include:
1. Advancing career education initiatives.
2. Promoting understanding of job roles and local economic conditions.
3. Accelerating employment opportunities through digital transformation in hiring processes.
4. Encouraging collaborative efforts within the local community.
5. Fostering human resource development.
6. Promoting academic research work.
7. Supporting various industry-academia collaborative activities.

About the Management Innovation Technology Vocational School

The Management Innovation Technology Vocational School, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is renowned for its history and commitment to providing specialized education. The institution adopts a tailored, concentrated approach to education, allowing for a more personalized experience for each student. It offers two primary disciplines: an Innovation and Technology major focused on IT and information, and a Business Management major that covers accounting and corporate business, ensuring ample support for students' professional development.

About Gajirion

Founded in 2023, Gajirion developed the charity service known as ABC (Academy Business Connect), which donates a portion of its revenue to educational initiatives. ABC aims to facilitate casual interactions between students and businesses to foster mutual understanding, ultimately leading to more satisfactory hiring outcomes. Through their initiatives, they aim to address societal issues such as early job turnover and encourage local employment, highlighting their status as a 'zebra company'—a concept introduced in 2017 to describe organizations that seek to solve social issues while achieving economic benefits.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this press release, please contact:

• - Gajirion

Email: [email protected]

• - Management Innovation Technology Vocational School (Academic Affairs Department)

TEL: 03-3209-1521
EMAIL: [email protected]

This partnership stands as a testament to the necessity of supporting foreign students in Japan and adapting to the evolving educational and employment landscapes. Given the anticipated growth in foreign student enrollment, initiatives like these are crucial in bridging gaps and creating pathways for successful careers in Japan.