Webinar for HR Training Personnel: Why KDDI x EON English Training Delivers Results - Comprehensive Explanation!

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※The capacity is 500 participants. Registration will be closed once the capacity is reached.

Event Overview ■

Date and Time: July 22, 2026 (Wed) 11:00～11:50 (50 minutes) ※You can access the viewing URL 10 minutes before the start.

Target Audience: HR personnel considering internal English training HR personnel looking for English assessment services

Participation Fee: Free ※Format: Zoom Webinar (※No archived distribution will be available afterward)

Organizer: Japan English Test Foundation

Speakers: Marina Kubo, KDDI Corporation Ryo Kubota, EON Corporation

What You Will Gain from This Seminar ■

Practical know-how for designing "English training that can be used in the field" directly connected to your business

Practical mechanisms to prevent motivation decline and ensure learning completion

Learn from real results and challenges! Tips for global talent development

Program ■

Part 1: Case Study Presentation "Why KDDI x EON English Training Delivers Results - Comprehensive Explanation!"

～Introducing customized training directly connected to business and unique mechanisms to draw out learning motivation～

We will unravel the background and challenges that led to the introduction of English training at KDDI.

We will explain the concept and design of business-connected programs and the reasons for selecting GCAS.

We will introduce the specific training content and practical measures implemented at KDDI.

We will share the real results and feedback from participants, as well as future prospects.

Part 2: Q&A Session ～Directly answering your "What I want to know"～

Based on questions received in advance, we will deliver content that delves deeper than what was covered in the presentation. KDDI and EON will respond to the challenges faced by HR/training personnel from their respective perspectives.

Speakers ■

Marina Kubo

KDDI Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, Human Resources Department, Talent Development Department, Talent Management Promotion Group

Joined KDDI Corporation in April 2020. At the Human Resources Department, Talent Development Department, she has experience in various HR fields including recruitment and talent development. She has been involved in strategies directly related to people's growth, such as serving as an instructor for new employee training, planning and operating specialized skill and core skill training, and English proficiency improvement programs. Currently, she is mainly involved in the planning and operation of KDDI DX University (KDU), as well as the introduction of a new talent management system and the design of career and talent management strategies aligned with HR strategies.

Ryo Kubota

EON Corporation, Corporate Business Department, Corporate Training Coordinator

After joining EON Corporation as an instructor, he gained experience as the head of school affairs before becoming a corporate English training coordinator, designing training for many companies and schools. Utilizing his experience of learning English domestically without studying abroad, he gives lectures on business communication, English learning method seminars, and English teaching method seminars as an instructor.

What is GCAS®?

GCAS (J-CAS)※ is a speaking test specialized in global business, developed and operated by the Japan English Test Foundation. Through tasks that are directly applicable to business, such as presentations, negotiations, and role-plays, it comprehensively evaluates the ability to "communicate in English," "explain logically," and "interact with others."

It is measured from multiple perspectives, including expressiveness and logicality, in accordance with CEFR (CEFR). As a tool for evaluating the quality of human resource development and visualizing training results, its introduction to many companies is progressing.

※GCAS® and its logo are registered trademarks of the Japan English Test Foundation.

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※The capacity is 500 participants. Registration will be closed once the capacity is reached.

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