Creating High School Students' Desire to Work! Employment Support Magazine 'COURSE Fukushima 2026' Issued
Kusaka Printing Co., Ltd. has issued the latest edition of 'COURSE Fukushima 2026', an employment support magazine for high school students in Fukushima Prefecture. The magazine and its web version have been revamped to connect local businesses with students, offering free distribution, recruitment workshops, and 'COURSE EXPO' events to support local employment for high school students.
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Kusaka Printing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative Director: Naoya Kusaka) has been issuing and operating 'COURSE Fukushima,' an employment support media for high school students in Fukushima Prefecture, since 2018.
We have recently issued the latest edition, 'COURSE 2026 (Kenpoku/Soso Edition),' at the end of April. It introduces 53 companies, mainly in the Kenpoku (Northern Fukushima) and Soso regions. Additionally, 'COURSE 2026 (Kenchuu/Kennan Edition)' is scheduled to be issued at the end of May, featuring approximately 50 local companies primarily in the Kenchuu (Central Fukushima) and Kennan (Southern Fukushima) regions.
(Left) 'COURSE 2026 (Kenpoku/Soso Edition)' (Right) 'COURSE 2026 (Kenchuu/Kennan Edition)'
The magazine features various information such as "Representative Interviews," "Senior Employee Interviews," "Workplace Photos," and "Introduction of Unique Company Initiatives." All content is carefully researched by our company to convey the appeal of local businesses. This year, we have implemented a major renewal to make the magazine even more "communicative and utilized."
Key Points of the 'COURSE Fukushima' Renewal!
'COURSE Fukushima' is an employment support media designed to connect high school students who want to work locally with attractive local companies. It conveys the "company atmosphere" and "feelings of working people," which are difficult to communicate through job postings alone, with abundant photos and approachable writing.
1. Original Cover Illustration by Our Employees
This year's cover illustration was drawn by our own employees. It features a friendly and charming design that high school students will instinctively want to pick up.
2. Major Renewal of Front and Back Pages
To support high school students struggling with career paths, we have revamped the content on the front and back pages. In particular, the "Self-Analysis Page" at the end of the magazine allows students to organize their interests, concerns, and future aspirations, and can be utilized as a "career guidance tool" as is for inquiry-based learning and homeroom periods.
Self-Analysis Page
3. Easy-to-Understand Layout from a High School Student's Perspective
We have improved the layout of each company's introduction page (partially) to be more intuitive and easy to read. This has resulted in a direct communication of job appeal and workplace atmosphere, creating a magazine that fosters new "discoveries."
4. Linkage with the Renewed Web Version
The official website 'WEB COURSE' was renewed on April 1st. Content published in the magazine can be viewed anytime, anywhere from smartphones and PCs. Easy access is available via QR codes on each company page in the magazine, or by searching for "WEB COURSE Fukushima" online.
[WEB COURSE Fukushima] https://webcourse.jp/fukushima
Free Distribution of 'COURSE Fukushima'
■ Free mass distribution to schools will also be conducted this year (Kenpoku/Soso edition scheduled for mid-May, Kenchuu/Kennan edition for early June)
2025 Results: [Kenpoku/Soso Area] Approx. 28 schools, Approx. 5,300 copies
[Kenchuu/Kennan Area] Approx. 38 schools, Approx. 5,600 copies
■ Accepting Requests from Schools
'COURSE Fukushima' is distributed free of charge to high schools and vocational schools in the prefecture. If any schools wish to utilize it as a teaching material for career guidance or career education, please feel free to contact us. We will deliver the necessary number of copies.
■ We also distribute to companies upon request
Companies who were not featured in COURSE Fukushima this time but would like to refer to the magazine will also receive a free copy. If you wish to do so, please contact us via the form below.
https://x.gd/GCIq8
Implementation of "Recruitment Study Sessions" (Bridging Schools and Companies)
Our company actively holds "Recruitment Study Sessions" to resolve mismatches between companies and schools. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.
Examples:
In 2023 and 2024, study sessions were held involving high school career guidance teachers, local companies, and specialized consultants. Honest exchanges of opinions were conducted on topics such as "Work environments sought by today's high school students" and "What kind of companies can teachers confidently send students to?", receiving high praise.
Proposal for Related Project "COURSE EXPO"
As a venue not just for "knowing" but for actually "experiencing," our company also develops the experiential joint company information session "COURSE EXPO."
In February 2026, the first "COURSE EXPO" in Fukushima Prefecture, gathering 46 companies, was held at Teikyo Asaka High School, receiving approximately 88% satisfaction from both students and companies.
We are always accepting consultations regarding the holding of "COURSE EXPO," so please feel free to contact us.
Event Content: "COURSE EX
We have recently issued the latest edition, 'COURSE 2026 (Kenpoku/Soso Edition),' at the end of April. It introduces 53 companies, mainly in the Kenpoku (Northern Fukushima) and Soso regions. Additionally, 'COURSE 2026 (Kenchuu/Kennan Edition)' is scheduled to be issued at the end of May, featuring approximately 50 local companies primarily in the Kenchuu (Central Fukushima) and Kennan (Southern Fukushima) regions.
(Left) 'COURSE 2026 (Kenpoku/Soso Edition)' (Right) 'COURSE 2026 (Kenchuu/Kennan Edition)'
The magazine features various information such as "Representative Interviews," "Senior Employee Interviews," "Workplace Photos," and "Introduction of Unique Company Initiatives." All content is carefully researched by our company to convey the appeal of local businesses. This year, we have implemented a major renewal to make the magazine even more "communicative and utilized."
Key Points of the 'COURSE Fukushima' Renewal!
'COURSE Fukushima' is an employment support media designed to connect high school students who want to work locally with attractive local companies. It conveys the "company atmosphere" and "feelings of working people," which are difficult to communicate through job postings alone, with abundant photos and approachable writing.
1. Original Cover Illustration by Our Employees
This year's cover illustration was drawn by our own employees. It features a friendly and charming design that high school students will instinctively want to pick up.
2. Major Renewal of Front and Back Pages
To support high school students struggling with career paths, we have revamped the content on the front and back pages. In particular, the "Self-Analysis Page" at the end of the magazine allows students to organize their interests, concerns, and future aspirations, and can be utilized as a "career guidance tool" as is for inquiry-based learning and homeroom periods.
Self-Analysis Page
3. Easy-to-Understand Layout from a High School Student's Perspective
We have improved the layout of each company's introduction page (partially) to be more intuitive and easy to read. This has resulted in a direct communication of job appeal and workplace atmosphere, creating a magazine that fosters new "discoveries."
4. Linkage with the Renewed Web Version
The official website 'WEB COURSE' was renewed on April 1st. Content published in the magazine can be viewed anytime, anywhere from smartphones and PCs. Easy access is available via QR codes on each company page in the magazine, or by searching for "WEB COURSE Fukushima" online.
[WEB COURSE Fukushima] https://webcourse.jp/fukushima
Free Distribution of 'COURSE Fukushima'
■ Free mass distribution to schools will also be conducted this year (Kenpoku/Soso edition scheduled for mid-May, Kenchuu/Kennan edition for early June)
2025 Results: [Kenpoku/Soso Area] Approx. 28 schools, Approx. 5,300 copies
[Kenchuu/Kennan Area] Approx. 38 schools, Approx. 5,600 copies
■ Accepting Requests from Schools
'COURSE Fukushima' is distributed free of charge to high schools and vocational schools in the prefecture. If any schools wish to utilize it as a teaching material for career guidance or career education, please feel free to contact us. We will deliver the necessary number of copies.
■ We also distribute to companies upon request
Companies who were not featured in COURSE Fukushima this time but would like to refer to the magazine will also receive a free copy. If you wish to do so, please contact us via the form below.
https://x.gd/GCIq8
Implementation of "Recruitment Study Sessions" (Bridging Schools and Companies)
Our company actively holds "Recruitment Study Sessions" to resolve mismatches between companies and schools. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.
Examples:
In 2023 and 2024, study sessions were held involving high school career guidance teachers, local companies, and specialized consultants. Honest exchanges of opinions were conducted on topics such as "Work environments sought by today's high school students" and "What kind of companies can teachers confidently send students to?", receiving high praise.
Proposal for Related Project "COURSE EXPO"
As a venue not just for "knowing" but for actually "experiencing," our company also develops the experiential joint company information session "COURSE EXPO."
In February 2026, the first "COURSE EXPO" in Fukushima Prefecture, gathering 46 companies, was held at Teikyo Asaka High School, receiving approximately 88% satisfaction from both students and companies.
We are always accepting consultations regarding the holding of "COURSE EXPO," so please feel free to contact us.
Event Content: "COURSE EX