Imacrea Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shingo Suzuki; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has been commissioned by Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, to provide "Women's Telework Support Services."

This is the second consecutive year the Company has been awarded this contract, following the fiscal year 2025. This year, new programs such as "Digital Marketing Course" and "Generative AI Utilization Course" will be introduced to strengthen support for acquiring digital skills that are in high demand in the job market.

Background and Objectives of the Service

This service aims to support women in expanding their work opportunities and challenging new ways of working by promoting telework as a diversified employment style, providing opportunities to improve knowledge and skills related to it, and offering support to transition into telework employment.

Details of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture Women's Telework Support Services

The Company's services will target women residing or studying in Nagaoka City who are interested in starting telework or wish to actually begin telework employment. The program will provide a one-stop service including four telework seminars and skill-up courses, followed by employment support after course completion.

【Program Content】

(1) Telework Introductory Seminar & Digital Skill-Up Course

In addition to a seminar explaining the basics of telework, courses aimed at acquiring practical digital skills such as "Digital Marketing Course" and "Generative AI Utilization Course" will be offered. By incorporating role-playing and simulated work experiences, the program aims to cultivate digital talent who can be immediately effective after program completion.

(2) Career Consulting

For course graduates who wish to participate, national-qualified career consultants and current teleworkers will provide individual advice, from creating self-promotion materials to searching for job information. This support aims to resolve psychological anxieties and assist with the first step.

(3) Business Matching and Employment Opportunity Provision Aiming for 100% Employment

For graduates who meet certain skill requirements and wish to participate, the Company will enter into a business consignment contract and provide opportunities to work as teleworkers. Through this, the goal is to achieve 100% employment for graduates who wish to work remotely.

Features of Imacrea's Digital Talent Development Support Services

The digital talent development support services provided by the Company to local governments are practical programs that go beyond mere IT skill acquisition, aiming to foster individuals who can support the regional economy. In response to the challenge of a declining labor population, the Company aims to establish sustainable employment models by increasing the number of "people who can work anywhere" within the region, armed with digital technology. The main features are as follows:

1. Expert Instructors and Career Counseling to Resolve Anxiety about Digital Work

Based on years of experience in recruiting, training, and supporting teleworkers, the Company is well-versed in the unique anxieties and challenges of digital work.

Through seminars and career counseling for local residents, the Company shares success stories and practical advice, fostering a strong sense of "I can do it too," thereby facilitating a smooth transition to digital careers.

2. Practical Generative AI Utilization Curriculum to Maximize "Earning Power"

As an indispensable skill for next-generation digital talent, generative AI utilization courses are central to the program. The curriculum systematically covers everything from prompt engineering skills to specific utilization techniques for streamlining work and literacy for safe use. By mastering AI as a powerful auxiliary tool, individual productivity and "earning power" are dramatically enhanced.

3. Immediate Employability Training "Working Backwards from Practical Work" and Work Experience Through Job Provision

Not limited to skill learning, the program includes a system where participants can experience actual projects as the Company's teleworkers after completing the curriculum. Through the entire process from contract to delivery, participants can cultivate a sense of "working with my own abilities" and receive support for sustainable career development.

Furthermore, the Company flexibly responds to requests from local governments for creating employment opportunities in collaboration with local companies and Hello Work.

About Imacrea Inc.

Imacrea Inc. aims to create a society where everyone can work vibrantly, regardless of their place of residence or life stage. The Company develops outsourcing and consulting services utilizing telework with registered members residing in over 40 countries worldwide.

The greatest feature of our "Talent Development Program" is its unique mechanism for "sustainable career development" that goes beyond temporary job placement. For those who register with the Company after completing our courses, we offer opportunities for continuous skill improvement through the free community "Skill-UP LAB," in addition to providing practical work projects. By supporting long-term growth through both "work" and "learning," we achieve "sustainable remote employment" that allows individuals to build careers even while living in rural areas.

Recognized for these talent development initiatives, the Company has received awards such as the "Minister's Award for Regional Revitalization" at the Cabinet Office's "Regional Revitalization Telework Award" and the "Japan HR Challenge Award for Excellence in Human Resources Services (Human Resources Development Category)." The Company continues to respond to social issues such as childcare, nursing care, and regional revitalization through innovation utilizing telework.

<Imacrea Inc. Overview>

Company Name: Imacrea Inc.

Location: Daiichi Building 2F, 2-3-5 Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Established: July 2007

Representative: Shingo Suzuki, Representative Director

Business Activities: Regional Revitalization Projects, Employment Creation Support Projects for Local Governments, Telework Implementation Consulting, Contact Center Operation Agency Services, Outsourcing Services, Generative AI Operation Agency and Utilization Support Services

Website: https://www.imacrea.co.jp

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