Project Launched to Connect Companies Facing Labor Shortages with Mid-to-Senior Age Job Seekers

Taskul Plus Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Tomohiro Watanabe; Nagano Office: Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture), which has been entrusted with the operation of the "Mid-to-Senior Age Active Support Project for Reiwa 10 (2028)" commissioned by the Nagano Labor Bureau, will hold "Employment Promotion Seminars" for company HR managers and "Re-employment Support Seminars" for mid-to-senior age job seekers at 12 venues under the jurisdiction of Hello Work offices in Nagano Prefecture and online from July 2026 to January 2027.

Against the backdrop of a deepening labor shortage, the active participation of experienced "mid-to-senior age individuals (approximately 35-59 years old)" is now strongly needed. This project will not only support companies' recruitment and retention know-how but also, starting this fiscal year, simultaneously roll out direct support seminars for job seekers, powerfully promoting the "resolution of employment mismatches" and the "revitalization of the regional economy" in Nagano Prefecture.

Social Background and Key Points of This Project

- Concrete Solution for "Labor Shortage": Presents a specific approach of "immediate effectiveness" for individuals aged 35-59 to address the recruitment difficulties faced by many companies.

- Enhanced Job Seeker Support (New): In addition to the previous approach for companies, this year, support will be provided for mid-to-senior age job seekers to "inventory their careers." You can cover the scene of real mindset change through group work.

Overview of Two Seminars

1. 【For Companies (HR Managers)】 Employment Promotion Seminar

Title: Promoting the Active Participation of Mid-to-Senior Age Individuals! "Employment Promotion" Seminar to Accelerate Corporate Growth

~ Utilizing the Experience of Ages 35-59 in Recruitment and Workplace Creation ~

Target Audience: Business owners and HR/labor managers in Nagano Prefecture

Format: Hybrid format with in-person sessions at 12 venues in the prefecture & online participation

Content: Explains strategies for recruitment methods that draw out the strengths of mid-to-senior age talent, workplace retention, and organizational revitalization.

2. 【For Mid-to-Senior Age Job Seekers】 Re-employment Support Seminar (※New this fiscal year)

Title: Gain Confidence by Inventorying Your Career: Re-employment Support Seminar for Mid-to-Senior Age Individuals

~ Turning Your Strengths into "Reasons to Be Chosen" ~

Target Audience: Mid-to-senior age individuals (approx. 35-59 years old) who are seeking employment

Format: In-person sessions at 12 venues in the prefecture + online sessions on separate dates

Content: A practical seminar to organize and verbalize one's past experiences (career) and transform them into "strengths" that are valued by companies.

Schedule (July 2026 - January 2027)

Will be held sequentially in all 12 areas under the jurisdiction of Hello Work offices in Nagano Prefecture (Suzaka, Kisofukushima, Omachi, Iida, Saku, Suwa, Shinonoi, Iiyama, Ueda, Ina, Nagano, Matsumoto).

※ Specific dates, times, and locations for each venue, as well as details of the online session schedule, are available in the leaflet and on the official website.

Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)

How to Apply: Via the QR code listed in the distributed leaflet or by direct application to the secretariat.

Website: https://chuukounen-nagano.mhlw.go.jp/