Digital Work! Shizuoka Women's Support Program Accepting Applications

MAIA Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuka Tsukida, hereinafter "MAIA"), which aims to create an environment where women can work as they are and supports the digitalization of companies and local governments nationwide by fostering female digital talent, will be a partner company in the "Shizuoka City Female Digital Talent Development Project" entrusted to Mynavi Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shunsuke Awai, hereinafter "Mynavi") by Shizuoka City. MAIA will be responsible for digital talent development and employment support. In response to this, applications for the "Digital Work! Shizuoka Women's Support Program" began on July 1, 2026.

About the Shizuoka City Female Digital Talent Development Project

In Shizuoka City, the rate of regular employment for women in their late 20s to early 30s, the prime childbearing age, tends to decline (*1), and this decline is steeper than the national average. On the other hand, many women working in non-regular employment in the city wish to become regular employees if they can adjust their working hours or work flexibly (*2).

*1 From the 2022 Basic Survey on Employment Status *2 From "Current Status and Challenges of Part-time and Non-regular Female Employees" conducted by Azalea Communication Conference NPO in 2023.

Based on this background, Shizuoka City is implementing the "Female Digital Talent Development Project" to support the acquisition of digital skills and employment in the digital field, which are less dependent on time and location and can lead to increased income. The project aims to support the re-employment of women who have interrupted their careers due to childbirth, childcare, or nursing care, as well as women currently working in non-regular employment, and to contribute to creating an environment where each individual can choose their desired way of working.

This project combines Mynavi's corporate network and ability to create employment opportunities with MAIA's expertise in developing female digital talent and providing support. It offers comprehensive support from skill acquisition to employment for participants. The goal is to expand the possibilities for re-employment, remote work, and starting businesses tailored to each participant's lifestyle, leading to an increase in women's disposable income.

About the "Digital Work! Shizuoka Women's Support Program"

The "Digital Work! Shizuoka Women's Support Program" offers systematic learning of digital skills directly applicable to corporate operations, such as accounting, back-office tasks, and business automation, primarily through e-learning. Participants can learn the concepts and tools for efficiently digitizing administrative tasks from the basics, making it accessible even for IT beginners.

Two courses are offered: the "freee Accounting Course" and the "Business Automation x AI Course." The "freee Accounting Course" aims to train individuals capable of handling accounting and back-office tasks by covering everything from basic bookkeeping to the utilization of cloud accounting. The "Business Automation x AI Course" provides practical skills for improving daily operations and advancing business improvements through the use of RPA and generative AI.

Furthermore, the program offers a broad curriculum that extends beyond IT skills, including important mindsets and business skills for work, and financial training to review one's values.

Upon completion, participants will be encouraged to work in flexible, higher-paying roles, including work-sharing arrangements utilizing their IT skills, by leveraging job placement support while alleviating concerns about their abilities and experience. Mynavi will also host regional company exchange events to foster mutual understanding between participants and local businesses.

"Digital Work! Shizuoka Women's Support Program" Application Guidelines

(1) Application Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - July 31, 2026 (Fri)

(2) Learning Curriculum

1 Common Curriculum for All Courses (approx. 46 hours)

- On-site Workshop

- Business Fundamentals

- Self-Development (Mindset)

- IT Fundamentals

- Telework Fundamentals

- Microsoft Office Basics & Advanced

2 freee Accounting Course (approx. 71 hours)

- Nissho Boki Level 3 Course

- Quick Course in freee Accounting

- Completion Certification Exam

3 Business Automation x AI Course (approx. 135 hours)

- RPA Practical Course

- AI Utilization & Application Development Course

(3) Number of Participants

- freee Accounting Course: 10 participants

- Business Automation x AI Course: 10 participants

*The number of participants per course may be adjusted depending on the application status.

(4) Eligibility Requirements

Women aged 20 or older, residing in Shizuoka City, who fall under any of the following categories:

- Those who have interrupted their careers due to family reasons such as childbirth, childcare, or nursing care.

- Those who are currently unemployed or employed in non-regular positions.

- Those who wish to re-enter the workforce using the skills acquired after completing the program.

(5) Program Duration: September 16, 2026 (Wed) - January 24, 2027 (Sun) (approx. 4 months)

(6) Program Fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)

*Fee reductions may be available based on the submission of documents such as a certificate of non-taxation of resident tax.

For details, please check the application page.

Regarding this recruitment, information sessions for prospective participants will be held on the following dates.

◆ "Digital Work! Shizuoka Women's Support Program" Online Information Session for Prospective Participants

1 July 15, 2026 (Wed) 13:00 - 14:30

2 July 22, 2026 (Wed) 13:00 - 14:30

*Attendance at the July 15 (Wed) information session or viewing of the archived video is a mandatory requirement for application.

To apply, please visit the special page for the "Digital Work! Shizuoka Women's Support Program" below.

https://digital-women.maia.co.jp/suzuoka

Company Overview

<About MAIA Co., Ltd.>

MAIA's mission is to "Co-Create the Future: Creating a society where everyone can be independent as an individual, live freely as themselves, and co-create." The company develops businesses that combine women's active participation, local communities, and IT. By supporting women in improving their IT skills and promoting the success of those who acquire them, MAIA drives DX for national and local governments and corporations.

[Head Office Location] Roppongi 1-4-5, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Ark Hills South Tower 16F

[Established] November 2017

[Representative] Yuka Tsukida, President and CEO

[Capital] 23.3 million yen

[Website] https://www.maia.co.jp/

[Business Description] Reskilling and employment support, regional revitalization support, IT consulting

<About Mynavi Corporation>

Mynavi Corporation's purpose is to "Face each individual's potential and create a world where the future is visible." The company offers a variety of services that support people throughout their lives. In its core human resources business, Mynavi provides information services and recruitment services focused on job hunting, career changes, and part-time work. It also operates numerous lifestyle information media outlets covering areas such as higher education, weddings, news, and agriculture. Mynavi aims to provide services that face each user individually, expand their potential, and offer new future possibilities beyond conventional lifestyles.

[Head Office Location] 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

[Established] August 1973

[Representative] Shunsuke Awai, President and CEO, Executive Officer

[Capital] 2.121 billion yen

[Website] https://www.mynavi.jp/

<Inquiries Regarding This Matter>

"Digital Work! Shizuoka Women's Support Program" Operations Office

URL: https://digital-women.maia.co.jp/suzuoka

MAIL: digital-women@maia.co.jp