Kato Works Co., Ltd. Hosts Experiential Learning Program in Partnership with Soka City and Tokyo Denki University
Kato Works is partnering with Soka City and Tokyo Denki University to host the 'Town Hero Academy Science Special Edition,' an experiential learning program for elementary and middle school students from July to August 2026, focusing on crane technology and infrastructure.
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Kato Works Co., Ltd. is collaborating with Soka City and Tokyo Denki University on an industry-academic-government project to host a three-part experiential learning course titled 'Town Hero Academy: Science Special Edition' for elementary (grades 5-6) and middle school (grades 1-3) students.
■ About 'Town Hero Academy: Science Special Edition'
This event aims to provide unique learning opportunities beyond the classroom through a tripartite partnership. The three-session program seeks to foster interest in science and manufacturing among the younger generation and inspire them to think about the future of Soka City. The program is open to 25 elementary (grades 5-6) and middle school (grades 1-3) students residing in Soka City.
■ About Ibaraki Factory
Ibaraki Factory is one of the company's core manufacturing bases, producing crane vehicles such as rough-terrain and all-terrain cranes. These construction cranes are widely used at sites supporting Japan's social infrastructure.
■ Program Schedule
[Session 1] 'Learning the Power of Oil and Electric Drive Systems from Crane Vehicles!'
Date: July 4, 2026 (Sat) / Location: Tokyo Denki University, Tokyo Senju Campus
[Session 2] 'How is the Important Base for Protecting the Town Built?'
Date: July 22, 2026 (Wed) / Location: Shin-Soka Fire Station
[Session 3] 'Learn How Large Crane Vehicles Are Born!'
Date: August 25, 2026 (Tue) / Location: Kato Works Ibaraki Factory
■ About 'Town Hero Academy: Science Special Edition'
This event aims to provide unique learning opportunities beyond the classroom through a tripartite partnership. The three-session program seeks to foster interest in science and manufacturing among the younger generation and inspire them to think about the future of Soka City. The program is open to 25 elementary (grades 5-6) and middle school (grades 1-3) students residing in Soka City.
■ About Ibaraki Factory
Ibaraki Factory is one of the company's core manufacturing bases, producing crane vehicles such as rough-terrain and all-terrain cranes. These construction cranes are widely used at sites supporting Japan's social infrastructure.
■ Program Schedule
[Session 1] 'Learning the Power of Oil and Electric Drive Systems from Crane Vehicles!'
Date: July 4, 2026 (Sat) / Location: Tokyo Denki University, Tokyo Senju Campus
[Session 2] 'How is the Important Base for Protecting the Town Built?'
Date: July 22, 2026 (Wed) / Location: Shin-Soka Fire Station
[Session 3] 'Learn How Large Crane Vehicles Are Born!'
Date: August 25, 2026 (Tue) / Location: Kato Works Ibaraki Factory
FAQ
「まちのヒーローアカデミー 番外編 ～サイエンス～」の目的は何ですか？
産官学連携を通じて、学校教育では得がたい体験型学習の機会を提供し、若い世代の科学やものづくりへの関心を育むとともに、地域の未来を考えるきっかけを創出することを目的としています。
この講座の対象者は誰ですか？
草加市民の小学5〜6年生および中学1〜3年生、計25名が対象です。
加藤製作所はどのような企業ですか？
建設用クレーンや油圧ショベル等の製造・販売を行う企業です。茨城工場が基幹製造拠点であり、社会基盤を支えるクレーン車を生産しています。
全3回の実施内容はどのようなものですか？
第1回は東京電機大学で電気と油圧・回生システムを学び、第2回は新草加消防署でインフラ維持とクレーンの役割を学び、第3回は加藤製作所茨城工場で製造過程の見学と発表を行います。
産官学連携の各主体は何ですか？
産は株式会社加藤製作所、官は草加市、学は東京電機大学です。