Asahikawa City Hosts Free Digital Skills Seminar for Women to Thrive in the AI Era

The "Women's Digital Creative Human Resource Development Project," organized by the Asahikawa City Children, Women, and Youth Future Department, Women and Youth Support Division, and operated by Iroenpitsu Co., Ltd. (Asahikawa City, Hokkaido; Representative: Yuki Ohtawara), will begin accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 cohort on July 1, 2026 (Wed).

The program is open to women residing in or working in Asahikawa City (no age limit) and is free of charge. Through a total of 8 seminars, participants will learn fundamental to practical skills in SNS management, Canva, generative AI, short video editing, and crowdsourcing.

Fiscal Year 2025 "Women's Work Style Skill-Up Seminar"

Background: Towards an Era Where Women are Chosen for Who They Are, Not Just What AI Can Do

The rapid spread of generative AI has ushered in an era where many tasks such as image creation, text generation, and video editing can be replaced by AI. With the rise of micro-corporations and the AI-driven automation of tasks, simply being able to use tools is no longer enough to differentiate oneself.

Meanwhile, Asahikawa City has many women who have given up on remote work due to time constraints related to housework, childcare, or nursing care, or who struggle to secure a stable income due to life events such as separation.

This project aims to empower these women by equipping them with digital skills and teaching them "business fundamentals" simultaneously, enabling them to work long-term and in a way that suits their individual lives.

◼︎ Seminar Overview

Item

Details

Organizer

Asahikawa City Children, Women, and Youth Future Department, Women and Youth Support Division

Operator

Iroenpitsu Co., Ltd.

Target Audience

Women residing in or working in Asahikawa City (no age limit)

Tuition Fee

Free

Capacity

Approximately 15 people

Application Period

July 1, 2026 (Wed) - July 31, 2026 (Fri)

Seminar Period

September - November 2026 (Total 8 seminars, 2 hours each, discussion sessions, OJT training)

Format

1st session online, 2nd-8th sessions offline (in Asahikawa City); Discussion sessions (offline, in Asahikawa City)

Application Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEnXiG1bWoL_7W423TBhtnHViauTwjlkZJY0bGAzAOra44gQ/viewform

Special Website

https://color-enpitsu.jp/asahikawashi_canva2026

Asahikawa City Official HP

https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/kurashi/408/600/d084289.html

Curriculum Features

Key Skills to Acquire:

Fundamentals and daily application of generative AI (multiple tools)

SNS post and advertisement image creation using Canva

Multi-SNS posting compatible with Instagram, X, and Threads

【Newly established this year】Editing and SNS optimization for vertical short videos

Self-understanding, self-assessment, and portfolio creation

From crowdsourcing registration to acquiring projects

After the seminar, OJT will be conducted on actual client projects.

New Initiatives This Year

1 New Short Video Editing Course

Our video editing specialist will serve as the instructor. Participants will practice creating vertical short videos using Canva.

2 Guest Lecturer: Female Entrepreneur from Asahikawa City

Based on her real-life experience of independence and entrepreneurship after working as a temporary employee, she will lecture on customer acquisition and community marketing techniques utilizing self-understanding. Her authentic entrepreneurial journey will serve as a strong role model for participants.

3 Past Participants to Speak at Discussion Sessions

In addition to current crowdworkers, past participants of this program will also speak. By sharing their experiences in their own words about "how their lives changed after completion," we aim to help participants take action immediately after the program ends.

3 Years of Achievements

"Designing a Side Hustro Work Style" seminar held on April 16, 2026, with a guest speaker for self-history creation.

Implemented as an Asahikawa City commissioned project since fiscal year 2023. In addition, Canva courses have been held irregularly in the city and in Osaka. Over the past three years, approximately 50 people have attended in total.

Applications have exceeded capacity every year (15-17 applicants / 10 capacity)

Fiscal Year 2025 Participant Survey: Overall Satisfaction 100% / Intention to Re-attend 100%

Participants are currently working as crowdworkers on our company's projects after completion.

Venue: Asahikawa; Venue: Osaka (Our Osaka Office)

Participant Voices (Fiscal Year 2025)

"I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up because I'm not young, but they waited patiently and I was able to follow along well. Even an older woman like me could learn enjoyably!" (40s, Homemaker)

"I want to aim to earn even 10,000 yen a month as a side job. I'm so glad I was able to receive such a wonderful course!" (50s, Homemaker)

Future Development

We aim for continuous support rooted in Asahikawa City, rather than expansion to other regions. Through "AsaCan (Asahikawa Canva Community)," a local community operated by our company, we will continue to hold lectures and events inviting business owners and experts from outside Hokkaido to Asahikawa. We will continue to provide opportunities for Asahikawa citizens to experience the latest "work styles," "AI utilization," and "business thinking."

◼︎ Message from the Representative

Yuki Ohtawara / Representative Director, Iroenpitsu Co., Ltd.

We have been involved in reskilling-related projects before, but this marks a significant overhaul of the program. In today's rapidly advancing AI utilization, with accelerating AI automation of tasks and the rise of micro-corporations, simply being able to use tools like Canva or AI is no longer enough for differentiation.

What we want to convey is not just how to use the tools, but the skills and know-how for long-term career sustainability, as well as business fundamentals.

We want the women of Asahikawa to acquire the ability to be chosen for who they are. We will continue to create a space for that in Asahikawa.

◼︎ Company Profile

Company Name

Iroenpitsu Co., Ltd.

Representative

Yuki Ohtawara

Address

〒078-8823 3-jo 2-chome 4-20 Nishi Goryo, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido

Business Activities

Verbalization support / PR agency services / Operation of proprietary media "Karakyan" / Digital skills seminars / Community management

URL

https://color-enpitsu.jp/

Interview Media

https://coloroncanvas.jp/

◼︎ Inquiries and Media Requests

Contact: Ohtawara

Email: color-pr@color-enpitsu.jp

*For inquiries regarding the course, please use the "Special Website."

▼ Special Website

https://color-enpitsu.jp/asahikawashi_canva2026