Chiba Prefecture Selects Candidates for Three Side-Job Positions via En Japan's 'Social Impact Recruitment Project,' Including 'Umi-Gyo' (Marine Industry) Promotion Strategy Advisor and SME Reskilling Support

En Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Chairman and President: Michikatsu Ochi) conducted the 'Social Impact Recruitment Project' (https://www.enjapan.com/) for Chiba Prefecture in October 2025. Following a large number of applications, candidates have been selected for the side-job positions of 'Economic Data Utilization Promotion,' 'SME Reskilling Support,' and 'Marine Industry (Umi-Gyo) Promotion Strategy Advisor.' Below are comments from some of the selected candidates and Mr. Kazunori Nemoto, Director of the Personnel Division, General Affairs Department of Chiba Prefecture.

Press Release: https://corp.en-japan.com/newsrelease/2025/43413.html Special Page: https://www.enjapan.com/project/chiba_2510/ ※The above press release and articles were published at the start of the public recruitment (October 14, 2025).

Comment from Mr. Kazunori Nemoto, Director of the Personnel Division, General Affairs Department, Chiba Prefecture To address increasingly complex and diverse administrative challenges with greater speed and precision, we believe it is essential to leverage the excellent expertise, extensive knowledge, and advanced skills of the private sector in our prefectural administration, rather than relying solely on government resources. Since we began recruiting 'side-job talent' in fiscal year 2022—individuals who work for private companies while also working for the prefecture—we have hired 21 people to date. We received many applications for this latest round as well, and we are pleased to have selected three individuals. We hope to continue receiving your support as side-job talent across various fields, and we look forward to our continued collaboration. Comment from a Selected Candidate Marine Industry (Umi-Gyo) Promotion Strategy Advisor: Mr. Teppei Umemoto My starting point is the desire to preserve Japan's representative industries and regional activities in a form that we can be proud of for the next generation. The atmosphere of the port towns, the scent of the shore, and the sight of people working with pride...