Amagasaki Chamber of Commerce to Host Pre-Seminar for 2026 High School Business School
The Executive Committee for Next-Generation Industrial Human Resource Development will hold a pre-seminar on June 6 for its entrepreneurship support program for high school students.
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## Overview of the Pre-Seminar
To address questions high school students may have about business and entrepreneurship, the program will feature a lecture by SME Consultant Masahiro Ogawa and a panel discussion with three alumni who have participated in the business plan contest. The event is free of charge and will be streamed online.
## Event Details
- Date/Time: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 15:00-17:00
- Venue: Amagasaki Chamber of Commerce, 6F Room 601 (3-96 Showa-dori, Amagasaki) *Online streaming also available
- Eligibility: High school students living in or attending schools in Amagasaki
- Cost: Free
## Program
### 1. Panel Discussion: "What Changed After Challenging the Business Contest"
- Experiences in using contest achievements for college recommendations
- Connecting with professionals while still a student
- Exploring entrepreneurship as a career path
### 2. Lecture: "Turning Your Ideas into Business" (Instructor: Masahiro Ogawa)
- Fundamentals of business and thinking
- Difference between working for someone and starting a business
- Methods to turn ideas into reality
## Organizers
Executive Committee for Next-Generation Industrial Human Resource Development (Amagasaki Chamber of Commerce, Amagasaki City, Amagasaki City Board of Education, Hyogo Prefecture Hanshin-Minami Prefectural Center, Amagasaki Regional Industrial Revitalization Organization, Amagasaki City PTA Federation)
To address questions high school students may have about business and entrepreneurship, the program will feature a lecture by SME Consultant Masahiro Ogawa and a panel discussion with three alumni who have participated in the business plan contest. The event is free of charge and will be streamed online.
## Event Details
- Date/Time: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 15:00-17:00
- Venue: Amagasaki Chamber of Commerce, 6F Room 601 (3-96 Showa-dori, Amagasaki) *Online streaming also available
- Eligibility: High school students living in or attending schools in Amagasaki
- Cost: Free
## Program
### 1. Panel Discussion: "What Changed After Challenging the Business Contest"
- Experiences in using contest achievements for college recommendations
- Connecting with professionals while still a student
- Exploring entrepreneurship as a career path
### 2. Lecture: "Turning Your Ideas into Business" (Instructor: Masahiro Ogawa)
- Fundamentals of business and thinking
- Difference between working for someone and starting a business
- Methods to turn ideas into reality
## Organizers
Executive Committee for Next-Generation Industrial Human Resource Development (Amagasaki Chamber of Commerce, Amagasaki City, Amagasaki City Board of Education, Hyogo Prefecture Hanshin-Minami Prefectural Center, Amagasaki Regional Industrial Revitalization Organization, Amagasaki City PTA Federation)
FAQ
What are the benefits of attending?
Students can learn business fundamentals and entrepreneurship, gaining practical experience beneficial for contests and career paths like university admissions.
Who operates this event?
It is organized by an executive committee composed of the Amagasaki Chamber of Commerce, the city of Amagasaki, and local educational boards.
Is participation in the contest mandatory?
The pre-seminar is recommended as an entry point for the contest, but it is not mandatory.