KANSAI UNIVERSITY

CARES-Osaka

KANSAI UNIVERSITY

CARES-Osaka

Overview

Overview, History, and Future Image of This Project

Deepening and reinforcement

FY2012 to FY2014 Project for Establishing an International Exchange Program

  • Establishment of the consortium under the cooperation of the industrial, governmental, academic, and regional sectors.
  • Establishment of the exchange opportunities between Senri local residents and international students.
  • Project implementation structure under the cooperation of Osaka Unicersity and Kansai University.

Project Extension

FY2015 to FY2019 Project for supporting international students’ living environment and job Hunting

CARES Consortium
CARES Consortium

SUCCESS-OsakaFY2017 to FY2021 Employment Enhancement Program for International Students in Japan

SUCCESS Program

  • Ensures employment through established routes.
  • Increases the hiring rate and decreases the risk of turnover
  • Encourages companies in Japan to hire highly skilled foreigners

Future Image

01.
Both international and Japanese graduates from Kansai University, Osaka University, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka City University, will serve as the new force in revitalizing the local region and industries and the growth of the multi-cultural living communities.
02.
Children of international students settled in the local community will go onto their parents’ alma maters in Osaka.
03.
SUCCESS Program ・ Ensures employment through established routes.
・ Increases the hiring rate and decreases the risk of turnover
・ Encourages companies in Japan to hire highly skilled foreigners

Region and Features of the Project

Current situation and issues Living environment and employment situation of Osaka

Residence

Necessity for long-term living places supporting the diversified lifestyles and cultures of international students

Solutions proposed by the project initiatives Regional features

Realizing diversified living environments under the cooperation of the Consortium and local private housing companies

Current situation and issues Living environment and employment situation of Osaka

Exchanges

Lack of exchanges of international students with Japanese students and local residents in their daily lives

Solutions proposed by the project initiatives Regional features

Mechanism of regional advisors and multicultural advisors to support exchanges and troubleshooting

Current situation and issues Living environment and employment situation of Osaka

Career

Insufficient supports and delays in job search due to lack of understanding of Japanese job searching schedule and social systems

Solutions proposed by the project initiatives Regional features

Consortium planning and settings subjects of regional
and corporate cooperation for students from the first year.

Current situation and issues Living environment and employment situation of Osaka

Employment support

Hurdles to local small and medium-sized enterprises employing foreigners and (former) international students

Solutions proposed by the project initiatives Regional features

Implementing guidance for small and medium-sized enterprises in a tie-up with business solution experts