[Opening June 2026] Independent Living Training 'Enlab College Osaka Umeda' | Support for organizing life and self-understanding to take the next step

Valuing the desire to work. 'Work preparation' to enter society in Osaka Umeda.

Many young people feel anxious about entering society due to setbacks in school life, difficulty maintaining a job, or struggles with workplace relationships. Enlab provides an environment that supports 'building a foundation for continued employment' so that these individuals can take a step into society without pressure.

There is no need to rush to acquire skills. We start by slowly organizing your thoughts and current state in a calm space where you are accepted and not judged. Through the process of gentle communication with staff and spending time with others who share similar concerns, you will naturally deepen your 'self-understanding.'

Until now, options for welfare services (independent living training/daily life training) that can be used as a 'preparation period before working' have been limited in the central Kansai area. To address this regional issue, Enlab Co., Ltd. will open 'Enlab College Osaka Umeda' on June 1, 2026, located in the Osaka Ekimae Dai-2 Building (an 8-minute walk from Osaka Station).

Ahead of the June opening, we are holding free individual consultation sessions for those who want to hear more or see the atmosphere for themselves.

■ Background: Expanding options for the 'pre-work preparation period' in Osaka City

In Osaka City, there are over 180 'employment transition support' offices for those already prepared for job hunting (*1), meaning support for those 'ready to work' is well-established.

However, there are only 43 'independent living training (daily life training)' offices in all of Osaka City (*2) that handle the foundation-building for employment, such as 'wanting to establish a daily rhythm' or 'slowly easing anxiety about interpersonal relationships.' This indicates a severe shortage of support options in the vast city of Osaka.

Osaka City's '7th Disability Welfare Plan' also emphasizes the importance of 'creating safe places for people dealing with issues like social withdrawal' and 'support for establishing daily rhythms, making friends, and expanding the scope of daily life' (*3).

For those who find it difficult to go out and spend most of their time at home, 'independent living training (daily life training)'—which allows them to practice going out at their own pace and build a foundation for life while interacting with others, rather than aiming for 'employment' immediately—is the first step toward social participation.