ISF NET JOY Holds Training Session on "Employment Choice Support Services" for Special Needs School Teachers in Saga Prefecture

ISF NET JOY Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yoshiyuki Watanabe; hereinafter, ISF NET JOY) held a training session on April 27, 2026, for career guidance teachers at special needs schools in Saga Prefecture, themed "Employment Choice Support Services and the Nation's Vision for Employment of Persons with Disabilities."

This training was conducted with the aim of promoting the new service "Employment Choice Support," established in October 2025, and facilitating smooth cooperation between the educational and welfare sectors. A total of 35 teachers participated in the session.

Background of the Event: Urgent Need for Cooperation Beyond the "Walls" of Education and Welfare

The "Employment Choice Support" service, which assesses individuals with disabilities to help them choose better employment based on their aptitudes and wishes, began in October 2025. However, as the system is new and there are few pioneering cases nationwide, the search for cooperation methods between educational and welfare settings continues.

Particularly from fiscal year 2026, students from special needs schools will also be eligible to use this service, highlighting the challenge for educational institutions of "how to utilize welfare services." In response to this, ISF NET JOY's Saga Office initiated and organized this training session.

Training Content: Sharing "Practical Know-how" Based on Prior Achievements

The training provided insights from ISF NET JOY, which received designation for "Employment Choice Support Service" at the same time the system started and has a record of accepting 7 cases in half a year at its Numazu Office in Shizuoka Prefecture. The following topics were explained:

- Basic knowledge of Employment Choice Support Service and its objectives - Specific challenges and solutions in educational and welfare cooperation - Latest trends in disability welfare and the employment market revealed through the service

Yuichi Katsuragi, a social worker (Manager, Education Division, ISF NET JOY), who spoke at the event, emphasized the importance of multifaceted assessment that supports the future of each student, drawing from his 17 years of on-site support and teaching experience.

Future Outlook

ISF NET JOY will continue to expand various services, including employment transition support and employment choice support, to create "places where those who wish to work can work," while also striving to build strong networks with local communities and educational institutions.

Training Overview

- Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 - Target: Career guidance teachers at special needs schools in Saga Prefecture - Theme: "Employment Choice Support Services and the Nation's Vision for Employment of Persons with Disabilities" - Lecturer: Yuichi Katsuragi, Social Worker, ISF NET JOY Co., Ltd.

Lecturer Profile

Yuichi Katsuragi, Social Worker Manager, Education Division, Consulting Business Division, ISF NET JOY Co., Ltd.

Majored in community welfare at a welfare university. Entered the industry as a vocational instructor at an employment transition support facility with the desire to support people in the disability welfare field. After serving as a service management supervisor, he worked for a total of 17 years. Currently, utilizing his qualifications as a social worker and a high school teacher (welfare), he is responsible for training on-site staff and various internal and external training sessions, while also working as a freelance part-time high school teacher.

ISF NET JOY's Initiatives for Employment Support for Persons with Disabilities

ISF NET JOY operates employment support services for people with disabilities. It provides practical training and skill-up support necessary for employment to users, and services to companies to help them achieve the statutory employment rate. The company is committed to improving the environment and expanding services to create places where those who wish to work can work.

### Main Services Provided

- Employment Transition Support Supports individuals aiming for employment by providing practical job training and diverse work training menus. - Type B Employment Continuation Support Non-employment type support aiming for the next step through work experience. - Retention Support Supports both companies and employees to ensure they can continue working with peace of mind after employment. - Statutory Employment Rate Achievement Support Supports companies in solving challenges related to employing people with disabilities (employment, retention, work support). Click here for details on Statutory Employment Rate Achievement Support: https://www.isfnet-services.com/fdm - Rework Program Supports individuals on leave to smoothly return to work and prevent recurrence. - Employment Choice Support A service launched in October 2025 that supports individuals in choosing a working style that suits their aptitudes and wishes. - Worker Dispatch Business Supports diverse working styles and career development for people with disabilities (obtained permission in September 2025).

ISF NET Co., Ltd. Recruitment-Related (General Applications / Recruitment Details Here)

Recruitment for persons with disabilities: https://www.career.isfnet.co.jp/recruitinfo/fdm/ Career recruitment: https://www.career.isfnet.co.jp/

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