Problem Statement:
According to a career awareness survey conducted by the Cabinet Office targeting 10,000 individuals aged 16-29:
・32% cited mismatched job suitability and ➁ interpersonal conflicts as reasons for leaving their jobs within one year.
・73.5% expressed concerns about their job-related skills.
・72.2% had concerns about balancing work and family life.
Source: Cabinet Office (https://www8.cao.go.jp/youth/whitepaper/h30gaiyou/s0.html)

Project Overview: "Be the Change by Exploring Diverse Lifestyles (Interactive Career Lecture Series)"

We are organizing an "Be the Change by Exploring Diverse Lifestyles (Interactive Career Lecture Series)" with project leader Kuniaki Moribe at its center, featuring guest speakers who are successful entrepreneurs and cultural figures active in Kyoto. This lecture series aims to foster change-makers who connect the global and local communities, and it has formed a partnership with Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. We have held 9 sessions thus far, inviting over 300 participants. Guest speakers such as Rika Yajima and Tokichika Yamashina from Kyoto Hub have delivered speeches, conveying the importance of economics, culture, and education to the younger generation.

Schedule:
October 26, 2021: 1st Session
Speaker: Atsushi Horiba, CEO of Horiba, Ltd.
Topic: "From Knowledge to Creativity: The Talents Needed in an Era of Transformation"

November 16, 2021: 2nd Session
Speaker: Mitsuyasu Okamura, President and CEO of Ueda Corporation
Topic: "Measuring Corporate Value and Human Value Beyond Traditional Perspectives"

December 16, 2021: 3rd Session
Speaker: Takayuki Sakakida, Chairman of Kyoto Shinkin Bank
Topic: "Challenges Faced by Regional Financial Institutions"

April 10, 2022: 4th Session
Speaker: Rika Yajima, Kyoto Hub Shaper
Topic: "Lifestyle and Workstyle in the Future"

June 1, 2022: 5th Session
Speaker: Toshiharu Nakasu, President and CEO of AFURIKA DOGS
Topic: "Let's Talk about Africa Now"

August 20, 2022: 6th Session
Speaker: Tokichika Yamashina, Kyoto Hub Shaper
Topic: "Engaging with and Reflecting on Japanese Culture"

September 24, 2022: 7th Session
Speaker: Syun Nakada, Certified Tax Accountant
Topic: "Workstyles Born from Connections"

November 11, 2022: 8th Session
Speaker: Hitoshi Iwasaki, President and CEO of Human Forum
Topic: "What Should I Do with These Unworn Clothes?"

December 12, 2022: 9th Session
Speaker: Kazuhiro Arai, President and CEO of eumo
Topic: "Sympathy Capitalism"

Impact:
・9 guest speakers took the stage and shared their perspectives on personal journeys and societal changes with the young audience.
・300 participants attended the events, fostering new connections and providing them with inspiration to reflect on their careers and lives.
・5 students gained valuable experience by participating as support staff, engaging in activities such as publicity and hosting.
・Through collaborations between the guest speakers and university students, a second-hand clothing festival focused on promoting sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions was organized in Kyoto, becoming a significant event for the city.
・The events served as a catalyst for promoting the activities of Global Shapers and Kyoto Hub, leading to two participants becoming members of Kyoto Hub and contributing to its initiatives.

Next Steps:
・Strengthen the partnership with Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and undertake projects that involve a larger number of students and local community members.
・Establish a sustainable operation model that allows for reward of guest speakers and supporting staff.
・Develop mechanisms to connect with a diverse range of students and understand their concerns and interests better.