Announcement of 'Summer Rikochare 2026'
SWCC Co., Ltd. and Fuji Denen Corporation will participate in 'Summer Rikochare 2026,' a STEM outreach program for middle and high school students, hosted at their Sagamihara, Mie, and Isehara facilities. The event aims to inspire interest in STEM careers through hands-on experiences and employee interactions.
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SWCC Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director, CEO, and President: Tetsuo Oyata; hereinafter "the Company") announces its participation in "Rikochare (Riko Challenge) – Encouraging Female Middle and High School Students and Female University Students to Pursue STEM Fields," an initiative led by the Gender Equality Bureau of the Cabinet Office. The Company will host "Summer Rikochare 2026 – What Kinds of Jobs Are There in STEM? Experience STEM Careers!" at its Sagamihara Site (Sagamihara City, Kanagawa), Mie Site (Inabe City, Mie), and Fuji Denen Corporation's Isehara Factory (Isehara City, Kanagawa). Each site will organize workplace tours, hands-on learning sessions, and networking events with technical staff for middle and high school students interested in STEM fields.
■ About Rikochare
Rikochare is an initiative led by the Gender Equality Bureau of the Cabinet Office to support female middle and high school students and female university students who are interested in STEM fields, helping them visualize their future and make informed career choices. Within the SWCC Group, the "Diversity Promotion Group" (nickname: SWCCarat, pronounced "Carat") has been established to promote initiatives that enable all employees to fully utilize their individuality and abilities. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the group has contributed to the planning and operation of Rikochare events at various sites. Last year, a total of 36 participants attended across the three locations.
■ Recruitment Details
SWCC Co., Ltd. Sagamihara Site (For detailed poster, click here)
Overview: Experience how learning connects to real-world jobs!
Engage in exciting hands-on activities such as non-contact mini four-wheel drive racing experiments, electrical experiments, and factory tours featuring moving robots!
Event Dates and Times
Session 1: August 3 (Mon), 13:30–16:30
Session 2: August 19 (Wed), 13:30–16:30
Two sessions in total
Location
4-1-1 Minamino-hashi, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa 252-0253
https://www.swcc.co.jp/jpn/company/outline/sagamihara/index.html
Target Participants
Middle and high school students (10 participants per session; male students are also welcome)
※ First-come, first-served basis; parental accompaniment allowed
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Schedule for the Day
13:00 Registration opens
13:30 Introduction to the company and site
13:40 Factory tour / Hands-on learning
16:10 Networking session with employees
16:30 End of event (tentative)
Application Method
Please apply via the following application form or QR code.
Sagamihara Site Application Form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qrCTQ6RNN9
Application Deadline
July 27 (Mon)
Sagamihara Site Application QR Code
SWCC Co., Ltd. Mie Site (For detailed poster, click here)
Overview: Peek into the daily work at a nearby company! Experience building a clip motor.
Event Date and Time
September 23 (Wed, Holiday), 13:30–16:30
Location
1326-1 Asoda, Hokusei-cho, Inabe City, Mie 511-0427
https://www.swcc.co.jp/jpn/company/outline/mie/index.html
Target Participants
Middle and high school students (10 participants; male students are also welcome)
※ First-come, first-served basis; parental accompaniment allowed
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Schedule for the Day
13:15 Registration opens
13:30 Introduction to the company and site
14:10 Factory tour / Hands-on learning
15:10 Networking session with employees
16:30 End of event (tentative)
Application Method
Please apply via the following application form or QR code.
Mie Site Application Form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mr3CuyDW6R
Application Deadline
September 16 (Wed)
Mie Site Application QR Code
Fuji Denen Corporation Head Office / Isehara Factory (For detailed poster, click here)
Overview: See and experience wires and cables that withstand fire and protect people.
Hands-on experience with fire-resistant cable testing and processing of optical and LAN cables.
Event Date and Time
August 21 (Fri), 13:30–16:30
Location
10 Suzukawa, Isehara City, Kanagawa 259-1146
https://www.tokyo-fuji.co.jp/company/outline/
Target Participants
Middle and high school students (10 participants; male students are also welcome)
※ First-come, first-served basis; parental accompaniment allowed
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Schedule for the Day
13:00 Registration opens
13:30 Introduction to the company and factory
14:20 Factory tour / Hands-on learning
16:00 Networking session with employees
16:30 End of event (tentative)
Application Method
Please apply via the following application form or QR code.
Isehara Factory Application Form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JvBVF69K8i
Application Deadline
August 16 (Sun)
Isehara Factory Application QR Code
■ Highlights from Last Year
■ Important Notes
- Travel expenses to the meeting point are the responsibility of the participants.
- The program may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for the company group’s public relations activities.
- Media such as newspapers may conduct interviews on the day of the event.
〈References〉
■ Gender Equality Bureau – Rikochare (STEM Challenge) Official Website
https://www.gender.go.jp/c-challenge/index.html
■ SWCC Group – Diversity & Inclusion
https://www.swcc.co.jp/jpn/sustainability/diversity.html
【Inquiries regarding this announcement】
Corporate Communications Department, Public Relations Group
SWCC Co., Ltd.
inq-sonota@swcc-g.com
■ About Rikochare
Rikochare is an initiative led by the Gender Equality Bureau of the Cabinet Office to support female middle and high school students and female university students who are interested in STEM fields, helping them visualize their future and make informed career choices. Within the SWCC Group, the "Diversity Promotion Group" (nickname: SWCCarat, pronounced "Carat") has been established to promote initiatives that enable all employees to fully utilize their individuality and abilities. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the group has contributed to the planning and operation of Rikochare events at various sites. Last year, a total of 36 participants attended across the three locations.
■ Recruitment Details
SWCC Co., Ltd. Sagamihara Site (For detailed poster, click here)
Overview: Experience how learning connects to real-world jobs!
Engage in exciting hands-on activities such as non-contact mini four-wheel drive racing experiments, electrical experiments, and factory tours featuring moving robots!
Event Dates and Times
Session 1: August 3 (Mon), 13:30–16:30
Session 2: August 19 (Wed), 13:30–16:30
Two sessions in total
Location
4-1-1 Minamino-hashi, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa 252-0253
https://www.swcc.co.jp/jpn/company/outline/sagamihara/index.html
Target Participants
Middle and high school students (10 participants per session; male students are also welcome)
※ First-come, first-served basis; parental accompaniment allowed
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Schedule for the Day
13:00 Registration opens
13:30 Introduction to the company and site
13:40 Factory tour / Hands-on learning
16:10 Networking session with employees
16:30 End of event (tentative)
Application Method
Please apply via the following application form or QR code.
Sagamihara Site Application Form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qrCTQ6RNN9
Application Deadline
July 27 (Mon)
Sagamihara Site Application QR Code
SWCC Co., Ltd. Mie Site (For detailed poster, click here)
Overview: Peek into the daily work at a nearby company! Experience building a clip motor.
Event Date and Time
September 23 (Wed, Holiday), 13:30–16:30
Location
1326-1 Asoda, Hokusei-cho, Inabe City, Mie 511-0427
https://www.swcc.co.jp/jpn/company/outline/mie/index.html
Target Participants
Middle and high school students (10 participants; male students are also welcome)
※ First-come, first-served basis; parental accompaniment allowed
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Schedule for the Day
13:15 Registration opens
13:30 Introduction to the company and site
14:10 Factory tour / Hands-on learning
15:10 Networking session with employees
16:30 End of event (tentative)
Application Method
Please apply via the following application form or QR code.
Mie Site Application Form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mr3CuyDW6R
Application Deadline
September 16 (Wed)
Mie Site Application QR Code
Fuji Denen Corporation Head Office / Isehara Factory (For detailed poster, click here)
Overview: See and experience wires and cables that withstand fire and protect people.
Hands-on experience with fire-resistant cable testing and processing of optical and LAN cables.
Event Date and Time
August 21 (Fri), 13:30–16:30
Location
10 Suzukawa, Isehara City, Kanagawa 259-1146
https://www.tokyo-fuji.co.jp/company/outline/
Target Participants
Middle and high school students (10 participants; male students are also welcome)
※ First-come, first-served basis; parental accompaniment allowed
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Schedule for the Day
13:00 Registration opens
13:30 Introduction to the company and factory
14:20 Factory tour / Hands-on learning
16:00 Networking session with employees
16:30 End of event (tentative)
Application Method
Please apply via the following application form or QR code.
Isehara Factory Application Form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JvBVF69K8i
Application Deadline
August 16 (Sun)
Isehara Factory Application QR Code
■ Highlights from Last Year
■ Important Notes
- Travel expenses to the meeting point are the responsibility of the participants.
- The program may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for the company group’s public relations activities.
- Media such as newspapers may conduct interviews on the day of the event.
〈References〉
■ Gender Equality Bureau – Rikochare (STEM Challenge) Official Website
https://www.gender.go.jp/c-challenge/index.html
■ SWCC Group – Diversity & Inclusion
https://www.swcc.co.jp/jpn/sustainability/diversity.html
【Inquiries regarding this announcement】
Corporate Communications Department, Public Relations Group
SWCC Co., Ltd.
inq-sonota@swcc-g.com
FAQ
What is 'Summer Rikochare 2026'?
A STEM experience event for middle and high school students, featuring factory tours, experiments, and employee interactions.
Where will it be held?
At three locations: Sagamihara and Isehara sites in Kanagawa, and Mie site in Mie Prefecture.
Who can participate?
Open to middle and high school students; male students are welcome, and parental accompaniment is allowed.
Is there a participation fee?
Free of charge, but participants cover their own transportation to the venue.
How do I apply?
Apply online via the application form or QR code for each site. First-come, first-served basis.