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

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, the company has finalized the selection for three side-job positions: 'Promotion of Economic Data Utilization,' '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 open recruitment (October 14, 2025).

Comment from Mr. Kazunori Nemoto, Director of the Personnel Division, General Affairs Department, Chiba Prefecture To respond to complex and diversifying administrative issues 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 administrative resources. Since we began recruiting 'side-job talent'—individuals who work for private companies while also working for the prefecture—in fiscal year 2022, we have hired 21 people to date. We received many applications for this round as well, and we are pleased to have selected three individuals. We look forward to continuing to receive your support as side-job talent across various fields, and we appreciate your ongoing cooperation. Comment from 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 town, the scent of the shore, and the sight of people working with pride...