Panasonic × KOSEN Comprehensive Partnership Activity Report (Fiscal Year 2025)

We hereby report on the activities for fiscal year 2025 based on the comprehensive partnership agreement concluded on November 5, 2025, between the National Institute of Technology (hereinafter referred to as KOSEN) and Panasonic Holdings Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the Panasonic Group).

■ Fiscal Year 2025 Activities

1. Selection of Nara KOSEN and Anan KOSEN (Tokushima Prefecture) as Pilot Schools

Nara KOSEN and Anan KOSEN were selected as pilot schools based on their existing collaboration with the Panasonic Group, their respective locations, and the scope of their institutional initiatives.

On January 28, 2026, faculty members from the pilot schools visited the Panasonic Monozukuri Training Center (Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) to discuss specific measures for future activities. Together with members of the Panasonic Group's project working group (WG members), they focused on topics such as strengthening "teaching skills" through mutual personnel exchanges.

2. Implementation of Career Education Programs at Pilot Schools

Following repeated discussions, a career education program led by Panasonic Group employees was held at Nara KOSEN on February 18, 2026, marking the start of concrete program activities. The program was participatory and included interactive exchanges between instructors and students, receiving positive feedback from both the students and the school. We aim to expand the number of participants and schools, and package the program for further deployment.

■ Fiscal Year 2026 Plan

1. Year-round Implementation of Student Programs

In addition to the career education program started in FY2025, we will implement year-round programs for students, including Panasonic Group factory tours and guest lectures focused on specialized subjects. Plans are already in place to conduct career education programs and factory tours at six schools each. Moving forward, the pilot schools and WG members will lead efforts to formalize (package) programs aimed at developing both faculty and employees.

2. Revitalization of Human Resource Exchange

We aim to promote practical education through the exchange of personnel, including the implementation of career education programs by Panasonic Group employees, and to develop collaborative curricula that leverage the respective strengths of both organizations.

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