Organizations Where Young People Thrive: New Design from Recruitment to Full Contribution - Monthly 'Sentan Kyoiku' May 2026 Issue Released

The publishing department of S.E.A. (Sentan Kyoiku Kiko) Group (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Eimi Azuma), which operates the Graduate School of Project Design and the Graduate School of Social Design for working professionals, released the May 2026 issue of 'Monthly Sentan Kyoiku,' an education specialized magazine connecting society and recurrent education, on Wednesday, April 1st. (https://www.sentankyo.jp/)

[Feature 1] Organizations Where Young People Thrive: New Design from Recruitment to Full Contribution As the labor shortage deepens and the new graduate recruitment market remains a seller's market, the turnover rate within three years of joining a company is approximately 30%. Securing and retaining young talent has become an urgent management challenge. What kind of environment and opportunities should companies design for young people who value job satisfaction and autonomous growth? This feature explores hints for creating organizations where young people settle and grow, based on interviews with experts and corporate case studies, and forecasts the future direction of human resource management.

- From 'Gakuchika' (student experiences outside of academics) recruitment to academic evaluation: The potential of 'Gaku-Pota' as a new evaluation axis / Mr. Toshimitsu Sowa, President and CEO, Jinzai Kenkyusho Co., Ltd. ≪Key Phrase≫ "It is the recruiting companies that can change the structure where 'students focus on extracurricular activities because companies don't evaluate academic performance.' If recruitment changes, learning changes, and growth after joining the company also changes. And that will lead to an improvement in Japan's overall intellectual productivity." (Excerpt from article)

- Supporting students' anxieties and creating a secure working environment / Mr. Ryo Ikegami, HR Department, Recruitment Team, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. ≪Key Phrase≫ "Previously, the HR department was responsible for all recruitment nationwide, but we have shifted towards having employees working in each region conduct recruitment activities. (Omitted) To realistically imagine what it's like after joining, it's important to convey what people working there value, what motivates them to choose to work in that region, and how they put in effort every day." (Excerpt from article)

- AI Transforms Organizational Management: Balancing Contradictory Elements Holds the Key / Mr. Michinori Sekiguchi, Vice Dean and Professor, Kyoto University Graduate School of Management

- Promoting Job Crafting, Highly Effective for Work Engagement / Mr. Hiromichi Saito, Professor, Faculty of Management, Sanno University

- From a confrontational structure between superiors and young employees to a partnership that leverages each other's strengths / Mr. Masayoshi Kuwahara, Chief Researcher, Service Management Department, Recruit Management Solutions Co., Ltd.

- Arbitrary Stereotyping of Young People: The Harm and Countermeasures It Brings / Mr. Shohei Funatsu, Lecturer, Graduate School of Economics, The University of Tokyo And others. --- [Feature 2] Fostering Information Literacy: Media Literacy and Data Science Education Information literacy is the foundation for inquiry-based learning. In preparation for the revision of the next Course of Study, the Central Council for Education's "Special Committee for Curriculum Planning" published its "Points of Discussion" in September 2025, listing "drastic improvement of information literacy" as one of the discussion items. How can learning that fosters information literacy be enhanced in schools? This feature examines this question based on expert knowledge and corporate initiatives.

- Learner-Centered Class Design Supported by "Information Literacy Basic" / Associate Professor Yuki Kobayashi, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Open University of Japan - What is Media Literacy Education that Fosters Critical Thinking? / Associate Professor Yosuke Morimoto, Faculty of Education, Hirosaki University - AI and Data Science Education Learning from Regional Issues / Ms. Marie Minami, Director, Rejoui Inc. - The Subject of "Information" Learned as a Personal Matter, Fostered by "My 30-Year-Old Self" / Associate Professor Shunsuke Inagaki, Center for Educational Practice, Faculty of Education, University of Yamanashi

--- [Region x Education Innovation] Kagawa Prefecture: Creating Learning Beyond Classroom Settings The Seto Inland Sea viewed from Shonai Peninsula in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. Kagawa Prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea, is adorned with a warm climate, rich island nature, unique food culture, and historical industries. The prefecture's educational administration upholds the basic philosophy of "fostering people who love their hometown, have dreams and aspirations, learn independently, and continue to move forward," and is developing educational policies that cultivate the abilities of "independence, collaboration, and creativity." Kagawa University has set "realizing a sustainable decentralized society" as its vision and is producing the next generation of talent through co-creation with the region. In the private sector, new learning models originating from Kagawa are also emerging, such as organizational development and human resource training that emphasize dialogue, startups tackling HR challenges of local companies, and providing cross-border experiences that expand life choices. This section introduces education and human resource development projects set in Kagawa Prefecture.

- Fostering People Who Learn Independently and Continue to Move Forward / Mr. Keisaburo Yodoya, Superintendent of Education, Kagawa Prefectural Board of Education At the "Kagawa Education Creation Presentation," teachers from elementary and junior high schools in the prefecture gathered to discuss class improvement. The scene of the participatory event "ZUTT MOTT Furusato" (Always More Hometown).

- Realizing a Sustainable Decentralized Society Through Research that Learns from and Contributes to the Region / Mr. Natsuo Ueda, President, Kagawa University As part of the Next Program and Disaster Prevention Specialist Training Program, students engaged in disaster relief activities in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Established the "International Rare Sugar Research and Education Organization" and is working across faculty boundaries to commercialize rare sugar research.

- Emphasizing Dialogue and Designing Autonomous Learning / Ms. Masumi Tani, Representative Director and Facilitator, ONDO Inc. - Solving HR Challenges with "Udon HR Department" / Mr. Tetsuki Inoue, CEO, HelpHR LLC - Providing Cross-Border Experiences to Increase Life Choices / Mr. Kazunari Tanimura, Chairman, NPO Minna no Shinro Iinkai (Everyone's Career Committee) - Opening "Theater" to Society and Fostering Regional Culture / Mr. Takahiro Okada, Representative Director, ARTFIT Inc. --- [Top Interview] - Paving the Way for Japan's Future as a Maritime Nation by Strengthening the Maritime Industry Group Centered on Shipbuilding / Mr. Hitoshi Nagasawa, Chairman, Japanese Shipowners' Association Shipping, which handles 99.5% of Japan's trade volume, is the lifeline of island nation Japan and a crucial foundation supporting economic security. Mr. Hitoshi Nagasawa, Chairman of the Japanese Shipowners' Association, an industry organization for shipping companies, spoke about the strategy to strengthen the maritime industry group, centered on public-private shipbuilding revitalization, and the outlook for next-generation human resource development.

- Organizational Strategy Combining Specializations: Updating Society's "Norms" / Mr. Naoyuki Koyama, President and CEO, PLANTEC Inc. - Making Housekeeping Services a Lifestyle Infrastructure: Nurturing People and Creating Industries / Ms. Yuki Takahashi, Executive Vice President, Bears Co., Ltd. - Pursuing Unprecedented Value with Original Technology: Challenges Bring Out People's Strengths / Ms. Roslyn Hayman, President and CEO, Sangi Co., Ltd. And others.

[Other Noteworthy and Serialized Articles] ■ Foreword: - Enriching Learning through Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration and AI Utilization / Mr. Yuta Sato, Representative Director, Education AI Utilization Association

Vision for Reiwa Japan [Final Installment]: - Philosophy for "Understanding" Modern America / Professor Akihisa Senzaki, Dean and Professor, Graduate School of Social Design, Graduate School of Social Design

<New Series> Deciphering the Next Course of Study: - Basic Concepts for the Next Course of Study / Mr. Manabu Tamura, Chief Inspector, Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

The Way of a Practitioner-Educator: - A Broadcast Writer Paves the Way for Practitioner-Educators / Ms. Keiko Tsuge, Broadcast Writer, Non-fiction Writer, Part-time Lecturer at Seibu Bunri University, Graduate of the Practitioner-Educator Training Program at the Graduate School of Social Design

Corporate Contribution to Education: - Experiential Environmental Learning Program Deepening Inquiry at Corporate Sites / Canon Eco Technology Park

All photo materials in this release are quoted from the May 2026 issue of Monthly Sentan Kyoiku. Keywords: Human Resource Development, New Graduate Recruitment, Organization Building, Media Literacy, Data Science, Innovation, Kagawa Prefecture, Project Design, Social Design, Advanced Education