[Entrance Ceremony] ARI Group Conducts 2026 Entrance Ceremony, Welcoming a Record-High 55 New Graduates
AR Advanced Technology Inc. (ARI) held its 2026 entrance ceremony on April 1, welcoming 55 new employees. Amidst achieving record-high profits in FY2025/08, the company is intensifying its investment in 'human capital'—its greatest driver for growth—aiming for sustainable expansion through its DX solution business focused on cloud and AI technologies.
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AR Advanced Technology Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Toshinori Takeuchi; hereinafter ARI) held the '2026 ARI Group Entrance Ceremony' on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Tokyo Women's Plaza, welcoming a record 55 new graduates into the group.
ARI focuses on the 'DX Solution Business' centered on cloud technology and data/AI utilization. In the fiscal year ending August 2025, the company updated its record highs for both net sales and profits.
The company believes that 'people' are the greatest driving force supporting this sustainable business growth and is promoting 'building an organization where people grow,' integrating recruitment, development, and retention.
■ Overview of the 2026 Entrance Ceremony
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 14:30-16:30
- Venue: Tokyo Women's Plaza (5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
- Attendees: 55 new employees (including group companies), the President, other executives, and employees (Previous year's results: 46 new graduates)
■ Comments from Toshinori Takeuchi, Representative Director and President
'I am very pleased to welcome 55 of you today as new members of the ARI Group. I sincerely welcome your joining.
As technological innovations such as AI progress rapidly, the IT industry is entering an era of unprecedented change. In this environment, the most important thing is to have the attitude of constantly learning and creating new value for oneself without fearing common sense or change.
ARI Group is committed to creating an environment that respects the challenges of each employee and fully supports their growth. I have great expectations for you to value your curiosity and inquisitiveness, enhance your expertise, and play an active role as new leaders of BX (Business Transformation) that transforms society. Let's learn together, grow together, and create the future of ARI Group.'
■ ARI's Support for Development and Retention, Achieving an 88% Retention Rate Three Years After Joining
ARI provides a comprehensive support system and employee benefits so that new employees can adapt to their work without anxiety and grow in the medium to long term. This has resulted in a 3-year retention rate of 88% (ARI's actual data).
- Thorough Onboarding and Mentor System
In addition to initial training after joining, ARI provides step-by-step follow-ups by supervisors and senior employees, as well as regular 1-on-1 meetings after assignment, to carefully support adaptation to the workplace and early productivity.
- Systems to Encourage Autonomous Growth and Internal Interaction
1. Qualification Support System: A system that pays for the cost of obtaining certifications recommended by the company. This promotes autonomous learning and leads to improved skills for each employee and enhanced technical capabilities for the entire organization.
2. Communication Expense Subsidy System: To promote smooth communication and internal collaboration, ARI subsidizes costs for internal social gatherings. This covers both physical and online sessions, supporting interaction across departments, job types, and locations.
3. Filial Piety Leave Allowance System: A system aimed at employees expressing gratitude to their loved ones ('filial piety')...
ARI focuses on the 'DX Solution Business' centered on cloud technology and data/AI utilization. In the fiscal year ending August 2025, the company updated its record highs for both net sales and profits.
The company believes that 'people' are the greatest driving force supporting this sustainable business growth and is promoting 'building an organization where people grow,' integrating recruitment, development, and retention.
■ Overview of the 2026 Entrance Ceremony
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 14:30-16:30
- Venue: Tokyo Women's Plaza (5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
- Attendees: 55 new employees (including group companies), the President, other executives, and employees (Previous year's results: 46 new graduates)
■ Comments from Toshinori Takeuchi, Representative Director and President
'I am very pleased to welcome 55 of you today as new members of the ARI Group. I sincerely welcome your joining.
As technological innovations such as AI progress rapidly, the IT industry is entering an era of unprecedented change. In this environment, the most important thing is to have the attitude of constantly learning and creating new value for oneself without fearing common sense or change.
ARI Group is committed to creating an environment that respects the challenges of each employee and fully supports their growth. I have great expectations for you to value your curiosity and inquisitiveness, enhance your expertise, and play an active role as new leaders of BX (Business Transformation) that transforms society. Let's learn together, grow together, and create the future of ARI Group.'
■ ARI's Support for Development and Retention, Achieving an 88% Retention Rate Three Years After Joining
ARI provides a comprehensive support system and employee benefits so that new employees can adapt to their work without anxiety and grow in the medium to long term. This has resulted in a 3-year retention rate of 88% (ARI's actual data).
- Thorough Onboarding and Mentor System
In addition to initial training after joining, ARI provides step-by-step follow-ups by supervisors and senior employees, as well as regular 1-on-1 meetings after assignment, to carefully support adaptation to the workplace and early productivity.
- Systems to Encourage Autonomous Growth and Internal Interaction
1. Qualification Support System: A system that pays for the cost of obtaining certifications recommended by the company. This promotes autonomous learning and leads to improved skills for each employee and enhanced technical capabilities for the entire organization.
2. Communication Expense Subsidy System: To promote smooth communication and internal collaboration, ARI subsidizes costs for internal social gatherings. This covers both physical and online sessions, supporting interaction across departments, job types, and locations.
3. Filial Piety Leave Allowance System: A system aimed at employees expressing gratitude to their loved ones ('filial piety')...