Joining VENTURE FOR JAPAN, a general incorporated association, as a special supporting member.

Thoughts on participating

Our company's management philosophy is "to work together with all those around us to solve social issues and share the benefits obtained therefrom." Currently, with the desire to improve not only the physical and mental health of people but also the health of society, we are engaged in primary industries such as agriculture and livestock farming in Uda City, Nara Prefecture and Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, while also supporting young people who will support the next generation of society. Furthermore, based on the idea that "employees are the foundation of management," we have adopted unique policies and systems that are ahead of the curve in human resource development, such as lifting the ban on employees having side jobs and second jobs in 2016. This time, we have resonated with the philosophy of VENTURE FOR JAPAN as one of the new ways of working for young people who will create the future, and have become a special supporting member to co-create with them. Starting with young people who will create the future, we will accelerate the creation of value for the health of companies and society.

About "VENTURE FOR JAPAN"

"VENTURE FOR JAPAN" is designed to emulate "VENTURE FOR AMERICA," a program in the United States in which aspiring entrepreneurs work for two years in management positions at local startups. Young people who aspire to be entrepreneurs or have a strong desire for growth seek growth opportunities by working for two years as business leaders or in similar roles directly under the management of leading regional small and medium-sized enterprises and venture companies *1, aiming for the growth of "young people," "companies," and "regions." While young people will be working in extremely challenging positions such as business leaders directly under management, it is precisely because they are entrusted with responsibility that they will grow significantly. A strong support system is in place, including initial training (5 days), intermediate training every six months (2 days), regular reading groups, accounting and finance study sessions, mentoring and coaching, and opportunities to interact with prominent entrepreneurs. Participating companies have already spread beyond Tohoku to all over Japan, and 21 young people have participated in this program so far.

*1: If the job seeker expresses their intention to continue working, they may continue working after two years have passed.

VENTURE FOR JAPAN (General Incorporated Association) Organization Overview