Global Gateway Japan and Gakusei Joho Center Form Business Alliance

Global Gateway Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Koichi Ishihara; hereinafter "G2J"), which operates foreign talent introduction and support services, and Gakusei Joho Center Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Kazuki Yoshino; hereinafter "Nasic"), which manages student dormitories and apartments and operates "Baitonet," the only school-authorized part-time job introduction site in Japan, have formed a business alliance in the field of employment support for international students.

With this alliance, the two companies will jointly develop and launch "Global Career Bridge," a new service that provides seamless support for international students, from career development through part-time jobs and internships, to support for full-time employment, and retention support after joining the company.

■Background of the Business Alliance

In Japan, the demand for hiring foreign international students is increasing year by year, against the backdrop of a chronic labor shortage. (*)

On the other hand, companies face challenges such as:

・Difficulty in assessing Japanese language proficiency and job suitability

・High likelihood of mismatches and early turnover after hiring

・Anxiety about residence status and acceptance systems

The reality is that there is a high hurdle to "hiring them as regular employees from the start."

G2J and Nasic entered into this business alliance based on the idea of "deepening mutual understanding through acceptance as part-timers or interns, preventing mismatches after hiring, and leading to future full-time employment."

*Source: Recruit Works Institute "Survey on Recruitment Activities of University and Graduate Students - Regarding the Employment Status of Foreign Students, etc." https://shushokumirai.recruit.co.jp/study_report_article/20240830001/

■About the new service "Global Career Bridge"

"Global Career Bridge" is a three-stage career formation support service that progressively connects international students from part-time jobs and internships to full-time employment, while resolving anxieties for both international students and companies.

■Future Outlook

Through this service, G2J and Nasic aim to create a "system where international students can build a career in Japan with peace of mind" and for companies, a "foreign talent recruitment model with fewer mismatches."

Going forward, we will strengthen cooperation with universities, Japanese language schools, and companies, and work to establish a new standard model for international student employment support.

In addition, for accepting companies, we will strive to achieve talent matching that minimizes the gap before and after employment by promoting career development support from when students are still enrolled and fostering prior understanding. Furthermore, we will actively work to provide housing for international students by utilizing Nasic's network of student dormitories and apartments.

Through these initiatives, we will alleviate concerns about living environments after employment, create an environment where foreign talent can start a new life with peace of mind, and build a comprehensive support system that looks ahead to their retention and success after employment.

■About "Baitonet"

Baitonet is the only school-authorized part-time job introduction site in Japan, operated by Nasic, with universities, junior colleges, and vocational schools nationwide as members. As of April 2025, 318 schools nationwide are members.

It only lists safe and secure part-time job information and paid internships that meet the criteria set by the schools, and also lists a large number of part-time jobs that can be done within universities, such as exam proctoring and experimental assistance.

Furthermore, because companies and students can make early contact through part-time jobs and paid internships, it is also utilized as an opportunity leading to new graduate recruitment. For companies, it serves as a means of recruitment with fewer mismatches, as they can assess students' aptitude and motivation through practical work.

URL: https://baitonet.jp/ (Baitonet)

■Global Gateway Japan Co., Ltd. Company Overview

Location: NT Shibuya Building 5F, 25-18 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Koichi Ishihara, Representative Director and President

Business Activities: Paid employment placement business (License No. 13-Yu-318101 from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare), Registered support organization (Registration No. 25-To-012007)

URL: https://g2j.co.jp

■Gakusei Joho Center Co., Ltd. Company Overview

Location: Nissei Kyoto Ekimae Building, Karasuma-dori Shichijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Representative: Kazuki Yoshino, Representative Director and President

Business Activities: Student housing business, Career formation support, School operation support

URL: https://tokyu-nasic.jp/

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