Saitama Prefecture: "Giza-1 Grand Prix" to be Held!

This year, Saitama Prefecture will hold the "Giza-1 Grand Prix ~ Saitama 'Kogisen' Festival ~" for the first time, a competition where trainees from the Prefectural Advanced Vocational Technical Schools (hereinafter referred to as "Kogisen") will showcase their skills and techniques. The holding of such a competition is a nationwide first initiative. On the day of the event, finalists who have won through preliminaries involving all trainees will compete to demonstrate their skills. In addition to the competition, there will be opportunities to experience Kogisen's vocational training, hands-on manufacturing experiences for children, and company introduction booths, promoting not only the appeal of Kogisen but also the charm of manufacturing. Please come and witness the trainees earnestly competing and showcasing their "skills" at the venue. 1. Overview (Planned) Date: November 23, Reiwa 8 (Monday/Holiday), 10:00 - 16:00 Venue: Saitama Prefectural Citizens' Activity General Center (6-26 Uchijukudai, Ina-machi) Competition Categories: Approximately 10 categories [Examples of Competition Categories] Competitors will vie for accuracy in their work. Competitors will demonstrate welding techniques using AR (Augmented Reality). Competitors will be judged on the performance (processing technology) of their spinning tops. 2. About the Name "Giza-1 Grand Prix" The name was chosen with the desire for it to be a competition that showcases the "skills" (技術・技能 = "giza") cultivated through daily training, and to be a suitable venue for trainees (finalists) who have won through preliminaries to present their achievements. It also aims to be a familiar name for junior and senior high school students who may become trainees in the future. 3. What are Prefectural Advanced Vocational Technical Schools (Kogisen)? As public vocational ability development schools, there are 6 Kogisen schools and 1 branch school that foster human resources who can immediately contribute to companies within the prefecture. They offer 15 training courses, including machinery/metal processing and woodworking crafts, with vocational training periods of 2 years, 1 year, or 6 months depending on the course. [Features of Kogisen] High employment rate. The employment rate for graduates of Reiwa 6 was 94.0%. Small class sizes of 5 to 30 students per course. Students can acquire necessary knowledge and skills through practical, detailed guidance. Support for acquiring qualifications useful for employment. They boast pass rates above the national average for many qualification exams. *For details, please visit the website below. https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0811/kgs/miryoku.html 4. Contact Information Saitama Prefecture, Industrial Human Resources Development Division, General Affairs and Vocational Training Promotion Section Phone: 048-830-4598 (Direct Line)