[Relance] Officially Selected as a 'Certified Matching Provider' by the Professional & Parallel Career Freelance Association for Fiscal Year 2026

3-shake Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takuma Yoshida; hereinafter "3-shake"), operator of the IT engineer recruitment service "Relance," is pleased to announce that it has been officially selected again this year as a "Certified Matching Provider" for the "Job Station" operated by the non-profit organization Professional & Parallel Career Freelance Association (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Mari Hirata; hereinafter "Freelance Association").

Service Website: https://relance.jp

■ Background of Participation

Currently, the shortage of IT engineers remains severe, making the acquisition of top-tier talent a critical management challenge for companies. Meanwhile, with the diversification of work styles, the utilization of freelance engineers has become a more common option, and the market continues to expand.

The Freelance Association, as one of Japan's largest support organizations for side-job and freelance talent, aims for the healthy development of the freelance market and the realization of a society where individuals can build autonomous careers.

3-shake resonates with this philosophy. By continuing our partnership as a "Certified Matching Provider," we will deliver the skills and expertise of freelance engineers to more companies while addressing their talent challenges.

3-shake remains committed to contributing to the development of the freelance market and resolving the IT engineer shortage.

■ About the Professional & Parallel Career Freelance Association

Operating under the vision of "A world where everyone can build an autonomous career," the association serves as an infrastructure and community for those who wish to work under their own name. For an annual fee of 10,000 yen, it provides a benefit plan (welfare system) including liability insurance, income compensation, and various discounts. It also conducts policy advocacy, career support, job creation, and regional revitalization projects, among other activities.

Additionally, through its "Job Station," which partners with agencies for side-job and dual-employment talent, it provides advice and coordination for companies on utilizing such talent. It promotes the creation of environments where diverse workers can work with peace of mind and expands new opportunities for them.

Total members: 142,402; General members: 23,802; Corporate members: 226 (including 106 coworking spaces). (As of the end of February 2026)

List of benefits: https://www.freelance-jp.org/service

■ About the "Job Station" operated by the Freelance Association

Launched in March 2020, the "Job Station" is a consultation desk for utilizing professional and side-job talent. Experienced concierges who have supported numerous SMEs address companies' talent shortages from a fair and neutral standpoint unique to a non-profit organization. In addition, they conduct strict screening...