ONE CAREER and W Inc. Consortium Selected for Kobe City's 'Business Attraction and Networking Event Operation Project for Students' for the 3rd Consecutive Year
A consortium of ONE CAREER and W Inc. has been selected for the third consecutive year to manage Kobe City's student-targeted business promotion and networking event operations. For the 2026 fiscal year, they will significantly enhance the promotion of local companies through video content to drive matching between local firms and job seekers.
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This year, in addition to managing networking events, the consortium will significantly strengthen its efforts to promote local companies through video content. By recruiting participating companies from within Kobe City and showcasing the real appeal of 'working in Kobe,' the initiative aims to boost optimal matching between local firms and job seekers.
Overview of the Project
The project is designed to increase awareness of Kobe City companies among university students in and outside the city, convey the charm of working in Kobe, and deepen understanding of local firms, thereby promoting employment, inflow, and retention of students in the city, as well as securing talent for local companies.
Since the 2024 fiscal year, the consortium has leveraged ONE CAREER's event planning and operational know-how alongside W Inc.'s track record in industry-academia-government collaboration projects rooted in Kobe to conduct networking events, seminars, and video production to raise the profile of local firms.
In its third year, the project will promote the following key initiatives:
- Information dissemination via video content: Raising awareness of local companies through interview videos.
- Hosting networking events: Creating touchpoints both offline and online.
- Recruitment support seminars: Providing know-how to enhance the recruitment capabilities of local firms.
For companies interested in video appearances:
The project is recruiting Kobe-based companies that wish to directly convey their appeal to students and job seekers through video appearances or speaking engagements at networking events. There are no costs for participation.
FAQ
What is the purpose of the joint venture between One Career and W Inc.?
The purpose is to increase awareness of companies in Kobe among university students and promote the appeal of working in Kobe, aiming to facilitate students' employment and retention in the city, as well as to secure talent for local companies.
What are the main initiatives for this fiscal year's program?
The main initiatives include producing interview video content to promote local companies, hosting offline and online networking events, and conducting recruitment support seminars to enhance the hiring capabilities of local companies.
Do companies have to pay to participate in video productions or networking events?
No, there are no costs for companies to participate in video productions or networking events.
How many years have One Career and W Inc. been jointly contracted for this program?
It is the third consecutive year.
What types of companies are the primary targets for this program?
The primary targets are companies located in Kobe that wish to strengthen their recruitment of young talent and UIJ-turn hires, and those that want to promote their work culture and environment through video content.