Persol Work-Switch Consulting Commissioned to Operate Tottori City's Digital Talent Development Program "Toridigi Career"
Persol Work-Switch Consulting has been commissioned by Tottori City to operate "Toridigi Career," a digital talent development program. This program aims to address the challenges faced by individuals seeking employment in the IT industry without prior experience by matching them with companies before training, designing learning content based on actual job requirements, and ensuring direct employment upon successful completion.
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Persol Work-Switch Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takamasa Ono; hereinafter "Persol Work-Switch Consulting"), part of the Persol Group which advocates the vision of "Work and Smile," has been commissioned by Tottori City to operate "Toridigi Career," a digital talent development program implemented by the city, and has commenced its operation.
**Background of Implementation**
Due to the advancement of digital technology and changes in industrial structure, the need for IT talent is increasing in various industries and regions. On the other hand, while more people are engaging in reskilling to seek employment as IT professionals, there is a problem that acquiring digital skills does not always lead to actual employment.
**▼ Challenges Faced by Individuals Without IT Industry Experience Seeking Employment**
In addition to financial and time burdens, it is difficult to set a clear learning goal such as "which skills to learn and to what extent to lead to a job."
Since the development languages and frameworks required vary by company, the skills acquired after learning may not match company needs, limiting employment opportunities.
As companies tend to seek immediate contributors, years of practical experience become a requirement for job applications, making it impossible for those without IT industry experience to apply.
These challenges are difficult to solve with traditional talent development programs that involve learning first and then seeking employment. There was a demand for a new mechanism to connect learning directly to employment.
Persol Work-Switch Consulting conducted surveys on issues faced by companies and citizens in Tottori City from FY2025, deeply involved in program development for problem-solving, and has now been commissioned to operate "Toridigi Career."
**Overview and Features of This Program**
"Toridigi Career" is a pre-learning matching type digital talent development program that matches prospective companies with participants in advance and designs learning content based on actual job duties and required roles.
**Pre-learning Matching Program**
Participants and companies are matched before skill acquisition, and learning begins with employment in mind. By designing learning content based on the knowledge and skills required by companies in actual work, even individuals without IT industry experience can engage in skill training with a clear understanding of "which company and which job they are learning for."
**Direct Employment Upon Passing the Employment Selection Exam at Completion**
Upon completion, participants prove that they have acquired the necessary skills for employment through an employment selection exam set by each company. The matching company determines the pass/fail status of the employment selection exam, and if successful, employment with the company is offered. Even if unsuccessful, follow-up support such as guidance for future recruitment or re-matching with other companies will be provided.
**Participation of Companies Understanding the Recruitment and Development of Inexperienced Individuals**
By having companies supervise the learning curriculum, the hurdle for companies to recruit and develop inexperienced talent is lowered. Companies that wish to hire individuals with an interest in technology and a continuous desire to learn, even if they are inexperienced, are participating.
**Zero Financial Burden for Participants**
There is no self-payment for learning fees, teaching materials, or equipment costs, allowing participation without financial anxiety. In addition to an online learning environment that offers flexibility in location and time, regular Q&A sessions and individual follow-up are provided.
Currently, "Toridigi Career" is recruiting both program participants and participating companies. We widely welcome those who wish to acquire digital skills and challenge a new career from Tottori, as well as companies that aim to secure talent, strengthen organizational capabilities, and contribute to the local community through the development and recruitment of local talent.
For program details and application guidelines, please visit the official website.
▼ "Toridigi Career" Official Website
https://toridigi-career.jp/
**Future Outlook**
Through the operation of "Toridigi Career," Persol Work-Switch Consulting will support the creation of a sustainable talent circulation mechanism that connects regional companies and talent, contributing to job creation in the digital field and industrial promotion in Tottori City. We will promote the creation of an environment where digitally skilled individuals can continue to thrive in the region, expanding new career possibilities in local areas.
**■ About Persol Work-Switch Consulting Co., Ltd.**
https://www.persol-wsc.co.jp/
Persol Work-Switch Consulting Co., Ltd. operates in two areas: "HR Consulting," which solves all HR challenges from strategy and system design to system implementation, data utilization, and practical operational improvement, and "Technology Consulting," which realizes BPR (Business Process Re-engineering) through the utilization of AI and Automation technologies. "Leveraging the Persol Group's ability to solve people and organizational challenges, we provide business and technology consulting."
**Background of Implementation**
Due to the advancement of digital technology and changes in industrial structure, the need for IT talent is increasing in various industries and regions. On the other hand, while more people are engaging in reskilling to seek employment as IT professionals, there is a problem that acquiring digital skills does not always lead to actual employment.
**▼ Challenges Faced by Individuals Without IT Industry Experience Seeking Employment**
In addition to financial and time burdens, it is difficult to set a clear learning goal such as "which skills to learn and to what extent to lead to a job."
Since the development languages and frameworks required vary by company, the skills acquired after learning may not match company needs, limiting employment opportunities.
As companies tend to seek immediate contributors, years of practical experience become a requirement for job applications, making it impossible for those without IT industry experience to apply.
These challenges are difficult to solve with traditional talent development programs that involve learning first and then seeking employment. There was a demand for a new mechanism to connect learning directly to employment.
Persol Work-Switch Consulting conducted surveys on issues faced by companies and citizens in Tottori City from FY2025, deeply involved in program development for problem-solving, and has now been commissioned to operate "Toridigi Career."
**Overview and Features of This Program**
"Toridigi Career" is a pre-learning matching type digital talent development program that matches prospective companies with participants in advance and designs learning content based on actual job duties and required roles.
**Pre-learning Matching Program**
Participants and companies are matched before skill acquisition, and learning begins with employment in mind. By designing learning content based on the knowledge and skills required by companies in actual work, even individuals without IT industry experience can engage in skill training with a clear understanding of "which company and which job they are learning for."
**Direct Employment Upon Passing the Employment Selection Exam at Completion**
Upon completion, participants prove that they have acquired the necessary skills for employment through an employment selection exam set by each company. The matching company determines the pass/fail status of the employment selection exam, and if successful, employment with the company is offered. Even if unsuccessful, follow-up support such as guidance for future recruitment or re-matching with other companies will be provided.
**Participation of Companies Understanding the Recruitment and Development of Inexperienced Individuals**
By having companies supervise the learning curriculum, the hurdle for companies to recruit and develop inexperienced talent is lowered. Companies that wish to hire individuals with an interest in technology and a continuous desire to learn, even if they are inexperienced, are participating.
**Zero Financial Burden for Participants**
There is no self-payment for learning fees, teaching materials, or equipment costs, allowing participation without financial anxiety. In addition to an online learning environment that offers flexibility in location and time, regular Q&A sessions and individual follow-up are provided.
Currently, "Toridigi Career" is recruiting both program participants and participating companies. We widely welcome those who wish to acquire digital skills and challenge a new career from Tottori, as well as companies that aim to secure talent, strengthen organizational capabilities, and contribute to the local community through the development and recruitment of local talent.
For program details and application guidelines, please visit the official website.
▼ "Toridigi Career" Official Website
https://toridigi-career.jp/
**Future Outlook**
Through the operation of "Toridigi Career," Persol Work-Switch Consulting will support the creation of a sustainable talent circulation mechanism that connects regional companies and talent, contributing to job creation in the digital field and industrial promotion in Tottori City. We will promote the creation of an environment where digitally skilled individuals can continue to thrive in the region, expanding new career possibilities in local areas.
**■ About Persol Work-Switch Consulting Co., Ltd.**
https://www.persol-wsc.co.jp/
Persol Work-Switch Consulting Co., Ltd. operates in two areas: "HR Consulting," which solves all HR challenges from strategy and system design to system implementation, data utilization, and practical operational improvement, and "Technology Consulting," which realizes BPR (Business Process Re-engineering) through the utilization of AI and Automation technologies. "Leveraging the Persol Group's ability to solve people and organizational challenges, we provide business and technology consulting."