NPO WELgee (Representative Director: Yota Anzai) will host a networking event where corporate representatives and refugee talents can meet directly on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Kioicho, Tokyo, just ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20.
The event will feature Masaki Miyata, Director of Truck Ohkoku Co., Ltd., who successfully hired an engineer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2023. He will share authentic insights into the hiring process, training, and current achievements. Additionally, ten refugees currently seeking employment will deliver self-promotion pitches in Japanese, followed by small-group dialogue sessions with corporate representatives.
### Event Overview - **Title**: 'Harnessing Global Resilience for Your Business' - **Date**: Monday, June 15, 2026, 16:30–19:30 (Registration from 16:00) - **Venue**: LODGE (inside LINE Yahoo Headquarters), 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - **Organizer**: Specified Non-Profit Organization WELgee - **Support**: Seibu Shinkin Bank 'Region Future Grant' 2025 - **Participants**: Approx. 20 corporate reps, 10 refugee talents, 10 staff
### Background While the number of displaced people worldwide continues to hit record highs, Japan is grappling with a severe labor shortage due to an aging population. However, the bias that 'hiring foreigners is difficult' remains a barrier. Over its 10-year history, WELgee has facilitated 54 job matches, yet the biggest hurdle remains the simple lack of mutual awareness. This event is designed with the primary goal of 'getting to know each other' without the immediate pressure of recruitment.
### Program - 16:30: Opening Remarks & Orientation - 16:40: Panel Discussion with Truck Ohkoku Co., Ltd. (Refugee hiring case study) - 17:00: Self-Introduction Pitches by 10 refugees in Japanese - 17:30: Small-group Dialogue Sessions - 18:30: Networking & Social Hour
Media representatives are invited to register via the provided URL in the release.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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