Announcement of 'Summer Rikochare 2026'

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.

[email protected]