[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; CEO: Takuma Yoshida), 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" platform operated by the non-profit organization Professional & Parallel Career Freelance Association (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Mari Hirata).

Service Website: https://relance.jp

Background of Participation

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

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

3-shake shares this philosophy and, by continuing our partnership as a "Certified Matching Provider," we will work to effectively connect the skills and expertise of freelance engineers with more companies, thereby helping to solve corporate talent challenges.

Moving forward, 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, members receive a benefit plan that includes liability insurance, income compensation, and various discounts. The association also conducts policy advocacy, career support, job creation, and regional revitalization projects, among other activities.

Through its "Job Station," which partners with agencies for side-job and dual-employment talent, the association provides advice and coordination for companies looking to utilize such talent. It promotes the creation of environments where diverse workers can work with peace of mind and expands new opportunities for professional activity.

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, "Job Station" is a consultation desk for utilizing professional and side-job talent. Experienced concierges who have supported numerous SMEs provide fair and neutral advice to address the talent shortages faced by companies. In addition, through strict screening...