Shimane Denko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, President: Koichi Notsu, hereinafter "Shimane Denko"), with the slogan "Creating an Ordinary Everyday," will invite 24 third-year students from Shimane Prefectural Gotsu Technical High School to a new facility for next-generation engineer training that promotes "human resource development," "environment creation," and "future creation," the "Shimane Denko Group Mirai Kyoso - Jimei - Lab" (Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture), which will open on July 13, 2026. An industry-academia collaboration class will be held there on July 16 (Thu).

This initiative is part of the "Tsunaguka" project (FY2026 Project for Promoting Understanding and Retention of Young Workers in the Construction Industry) promoted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. In line with the project's objective to "connect students' desire to know with construction companies' desire to inform, deepening young people's understanding of the construction industry," this event was realized through the strong enthusiasm of the school to "be the first to utilize the newly completed state-of-the-art facility."

Facility Exterior

On the day of the event, through practical "site tours and experiences" utilizing the facility's large-scale practical training area (full-scale mock-ups of RC, W, and S structures), which is one of the largest in western Japan, and an "exchange of opinions" with engineers active on the front lines, we aim to promote entry into the construction industry, improve workplace retention, and encourage local employment.

We would like to invite members of the press to cover the challenges of high school students who will carry the future of Shimane Prefecture and this cutting-edge educational site where industry and academia are united.

Key Points of This Release: Media Coverage and Filming Information

◆ Practical Career Education through the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Tsunaguka" Project

Connect students' desire to know with the appeal of the construction industry through site tours and opinion exchange sessions.

◆ A total of 6 officials from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and local labor organizations are scheduled to observe.

Due to the high expectations for this project, officials from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Construction and Port Administration Office, Shimane Labour Bureau, and Izumo Public Employment Security Office will observe the industry-academia collaboration class at the new facility.

◆ First Use of the New Facility "Mirai Kyoso - Jimei - Lab" Immediately After Opening

This will be the first external collaboration immediately after the opening on July 13. Ultra-practical experiences using full-scale mock-ups will be provided.

◆ Enthusiastic Commitment from the School and Students, and Ample Coverage Opportunities

You can cover the site visits to experience the reality of the construction industry and the opinion exchange sessions where real voices about the working environment are shared.

Event Overview

Date and Time: July 16, 2026 (Thu) 11:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Venue: Shimane Denko Group Mirai Kyoso - Jimei - Lab (976-1 Heikawa, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture)

Participants: 24 third-year students from Shimane Prefectural Gotsu Technical High School (16 students from the Architecture Course, Architecture Department / 8 students from the Electrical Course, Electrical Department)

On-site Observers (Scheduled): Total of 6 people

・Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Construction and Port Administration Office (3 people)

・Shimane Labour Bureau (1 person)

・Izumo Public Employment Security Office (2 people)

Objectives of the Collaboration Class:

Promote the appeal of working as a skilled worker in the construction industry

Promote local employment in Shimane Prefecture and improve the image of the construction industry

Expand career options

Contribute to the local community and implement revitalization measures as a local company

Day's Schedule:

10:45 AM Arrival

11:00 AM Explanation of the Construction Industry (Seminar Room: Lecture)

12:00 PM Lunch

12:40 PM Practical Experience within the Facility (*Excellent photo opportunity)

・Site tour by construction phase (simulated building field)

・Electrical work experience (simulated site field)

・Hazardous work experience (simulated hazard experience field)

2:30 PM Exchange of Opinions and Presentation of Impressions, etc. (Interaction between students and engineers)

2:40 PM Conclusion and Departure

(*Individual interviews and coverage for the media will be accommodated as needed during the experiential learning and opinion exchange sessions.)

Background: About the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Tsunaguka" Project

This is a project to nurture future workers for the construction industry, which is responsible for building the foundation of the society in which we live. By creating various opportunities (such as site tours and opinion exchange sessions) that connect students' desire to know with construction companies' desire to inform, it aims to deepen young people's understanding of the construction industry and promote entry and retention in the construction sector.

Facility Overview

Name: Shimane Denko Group Mirai Kyoso - Jimei - Lab

Features: Based on the philosophy of "Jimei" (meaning "when the environment is right, people begin to sing on their own"), this facility, which opened on July 13, 2026, serves as a hub for realizing "human resource development," "environment creation," and "future creation," providing a space where young people can think for themselves and create the future. It is one of the largest practical training facilities in western Japan, equipped with floors that reproduce actual construction sites with full-scale mock-ups within the building.

【Shimane Denko Co., Ltd. Overview】

Company Name: Shimane Denko Co., Ltd.

Representative: Koichi Notsu, President and Representative Director

Head Office Location: 5-63 Higashimachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture

Established: April 1956

Business Activities: Electrical equipment construction, telecommunications equipment construction, piping work (air conditioning equipment, plumbing and sanitary equipment), fire protection equipment construction, design, management, and maintenance services for the above equipment.

Franchise Business: 35 companies, 37 business locations nationwide (as of May 2026)

Carbon Neutral Business

URL: https://www.sdgr.co.jp/

Group Companies: Okada Denko Co., Ltd. (Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture), Shinsei Giken Co., Ltd. (Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture), Kyowa Tsushin Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture)

【Contact Information for This Matter】

Shimane Denko Co., Ltd., Corporate Planning Headquarters, Corporate Strategy Department, Kaori Obata

Phone: 0852-26-2833

Email: kobata@sdgr.co.jp

【To Members of the Press】

Please feel free to contact us for inquiries regarding this press release, such as coverage opportunities.

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