Akune City, Kagoshima Prefecture: Launch of "Remote Work Women's Academy" in collaboration with Hakuhodo Products and Persol Tempstaff to create employment opportunities for women
Akune City, Kagoshima Prefecture, in collaboration with Hakuhodo Products and Persol Tempstaff, is launching the "Remote Work Women's Academy" to create employment opportunities for women. This initiative aims to address the urgent issues of population decline and the outmigration of young women by providing support for acquiring digital skills and finding employment, thereby realizing diverse work styles regardless of time or location.
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■ Reasons why this initiative is necessary
In Akune City, in addition to the accelerating population decline, the outmigration of young women, in particular, is an urgent issue. Based on the current situation and future projections, the city is categorized as a "municipality at risk of extinction."
Many of the women who move out are a crucial demographic that will support the region in the future. Their outflow is directly linked to a decline in the total fertility rate and is presumed to have a significant impact on the population structure.
The reasons for outmigration are diverse, including higher education, employment, and spouse's job transfers. One of these factors is the lack of career development opportunities after life events such as marriage and childbirth.
In the comprehensive strategy "Akune City Town Development Vision" formulated in July of Reiwa 7 (2025), the city aims to promote town development that attracts young people and women to slow down the pace of population decline.
By providing employment opportunities that are not bound by time and place for women who "want to work" according to their family and lifestyle, we expect this initiative to lead to the realization of diverse work styles in rural areas and to curb population decline and the outmigration of young women.
The "Remote Work Women's Academy" is a service that offers online training where women with a desire to work can acquire high-value digital skills, providing thorough full-remote support from reskilling to employment.
■ Contents of the "Remote Work Women's Academy"
The "Remote Work Women's Academy" collaborates with major companies such as Hakuhodo Products Inc. and Persol Tempstaff Co., Ltd., to provide consistent support through the steps of "Consult," "Learn," and "Work." While at home, participants can learn skills ranging from business etiquette to PC operation, and furthermore, they will be introduced to jobs that utilize the skills they have learned.
【Step 1】Career Consultation
Even those who "don't know where to start" are welcome. During the information session, examples of work content will be carefully explained, and for those who decide to enroll, Persol Tempstaff Co., Ltd. will work with them to consider their future work style.
【Step 2】Training
Online training will be offered, where participants can learn everything from business etiquette to high-value digital skills. The 10-day training program aims to prepare participants for employment.
【Step 3】Employment
Jobs such as accounting and general office work will be introduced, tailored to skills and aptitudes. Trial employment for a short period is also possible.
Recommended for people like these:
Those who have a career break due to childcare and are anxious about re-employment
Those who want to challenge themselves with a side job
Those who want to acquire digital skills to advance their career
■ About the Information Sessions
Information sessions regarding the "Remote Work Women's Academy," including detailed training content and work details, will be held as follows. Those wishing to enroll must attend one of the sessions.
▲ Remote Work Women's Academy (Front) ▲ Remote Work Women's Academy (Back)
Information Session Dates and Times
Date: Friday, May 22nd
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Date: Saturday, May 23rd
Time 1: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Time 2: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue
Kaze Terrace Akune (Akune Citizen Exchange Center) Exchange Rooms 4 & 5
Note: Childcare space for preschoolers is available.
How to Apply
Pre-registration is required to participate. Please apply by entering and selecting the necessary information from the following form.
Information Session Application Form
■ Vision for this initiative
We will create an environment in Akune City where women can continue to work in their own way, even after marriage, childbirth, and childcare. We aim to realize diverse work styles for each woman and will build a support system in collaboration with private companies.
【Contact Information for this Article】
Postal Code 899-1696
200 Tsurumicho, Akune City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Akune City Hall, Planning Promotion Division, Planning Policy Section
Phone: 0996-73-1214
Fax: 0996-72-2029
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■ Reasons why this initiative is necessary
In Akune City, in addition to the accelerating population decline, the outmigration of young women, in particular, is an urgent issue. Based on the current situation and future projections, the city is categorized as a "municipality at risk of extinction."
Many of the women who move out are a crucial demographic that will support the region in the future. Their outflow is directly linked to a decline in the total fertility rate and is presumed to have a significant impact on the population structure.
The reasons for outmigration are diverse, including higher education, employment, and spouse's job transfers. One of these factors is the lack of career development opportunities after life events such as marriage and childbirth.
In the comprehensive strategy "Akune City Town Development Vision" formulated in July of Reiwa 7 (2025), the city aims to promote town development that attracts young people and women to slow down the pace of population decline.
By providing employment opportunities that are not bound by time and place for women who "want to work" according to their family and lifestyle, we expect this initiative to lead to the realization of diverse work styles in rural areas and to curb population decline and the outmigration of young women.
The "Remote Work Women's Academy" is a service that offers online training where women with a desire to work can acquire high-value digital skills, providing thorough full-remote support from reskilling to employment.
■ Contents of the "Remote Work Women's Academy"
The "Remote Work Women's Academy" collaborates with major companies such as Hakuhodo Products Inc. and Persol Tempstaff Co., Ltd., to provide consistent support through the steps of "Consult," "Learn," and "Work." While at home, participants can learn skills ranging from business etiquette to PC operation, and furthermore, they will be introduced to jobs that utilize the skills they have learned.
【Step 1】Career Consultation
Even those who "don't know where to start" are welcome. During the information session, examples of work content will be carefully explained, and for those who decide to enroll, Persol Tempstaff Co., Ltd. will work with them to consider their future work style.
【Step 2】Training
Online training will be offered, where participants can learn everything from business etiquette to high-value digital skills. The 10-day training program aims to prepare participants for employment.
【Step 3】Employment
Jobs such as accounting and general office work will be introduced, tailored to skills and aptitudes. Trial employment for a short period is also possible.
Recommended for people like these:
Those who have a career break due to childcare and are anxious about re-employment
Those who want to challenge themselves with a side job
Those who want to acquire digital skills to advance their career
■ About the Information Sessions
Information sessions regarding the "Remote Work Women's Academy," including detailed training content and work details, will be held as follows. Those wishing to enroll must attend one of the sessions.
▲ Remote Work Women's Academy (Front) ▲ Remote Work Women's Academy (Back)
Information Session Dates and Times
Date: Friday, May 22nd
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Date: Saturday, May 23rd
Time 1: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Time 2: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Venue
Kaze Terrace Akune (Akune Citizen Exchange Center) Exchange Rooms 4 & 5
Note: Childcare space for preschoolers is available.
How to Apply
Pre-registration is required to participate. Please apply by entering and selecting the necessary information from the following form.
Information Session Application Form
■ Vision for this initiative
We will create an environment in Akune City where women can continue to work in their own way, even after marriage, childbirth, and childcare. We aim to realize diverse work styles for each woman and will build a support system in collaboration with private companies.
【Contact Information for this Article】
Postal Code 899-1696
200 Tsurumicho, Akune City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Akune City Hall, Planning Promotion Division, Planning Policy Section
Phone: 0996-73-1214
Fax: 0996-72-2029
Keywords: