【Report】The first session of the FY2025 Glocal Human Resource Development Course, a project commissioned by Mie Prefecture, was held.

　ICETT is holding the "Glocal Human Resource Development Course" over a total of three sessions on behalf of Mie Prefecture. This course aims to broaden the international perspectives of young people who are the future of Mie Prefecture and to develop glocal human resources by providing opportunities for young people associated with Mie Prefecture to enhance their international awareness and sensibilities and to open their eyes to the world.

　This is the first lecture,"Global Companies Are Closer Than You Think! ～Discovering the Connection Between the Local Community and the World Through a Familiar Company."We are pleased to report that the event was held successfully.

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 13:30-16:30

Location: Masuya Corporation (1306 Sougou, Obata-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture)

Lecturer: Mr. Yoshiji Hamada, Ph. D., CEO, IX Holdings Co., Ltd.

　　　　　Mr. Yasuyuki Nakayama, Ph.D., Director and Advisor, Iseman Trading Co., Ltd.

　　　　　Mr. Yutaka Yamamoto, Managing Director, Masuya Co., Ltd.

Participants: 32 in total, including high school and university students from Mie Prefecture, as well as students from Mie who are attending universities outside the prefecture.

　In the first session, we visited Masuya Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells nationally popular "Onigiri Senbei" (rice ball crackers) and other products, and is expanding from its home base in Mie to the rest of Japan and overseas.

　In the first half of the lecture, Dr. Hamada from IX Holdings Co., Ltd., the holding company of Masuya Co., Ltd., and Dr. Nakayama from a group company talked about their experiences in overseas expansion to China, North America, and Southeast Asian countries, and their efforts in developing environmentally friendly products.

　In the latter half of the lecture, Mr. Yamamoto explained the efforts to improve productivity and effective use of resources. Then he introduced the manufacturing (mainly the packaging) process of "Onigiri Senbei", at the factory. Finally, a group discussion was held to review the entire course.

　During the group discussion, many opinions were presented by the participants, such as "I learned the importance of growth through challenge" and "I learned the importance of responding quickly to changes in the business environment.

　The results of the post-course questionnaire survey also included opinions related to "The importance of taking on challenges and change in awareness" and "Awareness of personal growth and way of life," such as "This training was good for me, as I had been stopped by the challenges I wanted to take on. I was able to rediscover that Mie Prefecture has charms that we can be proud of to the world," and other comments related to "Improved understanding and pride in the local area (Mie Prefecture) and companies," and "I thought it was important to try to expand overseas many times and connect not only with Japan but also with other countries and regions." etc.

　By hearing directly from the managers of local and global companies, participants were able to gain hints on the importance of taking on challenges and thinking about their future career paths and career development.

The first lecture.

Next announcement

ICETT will hold a second session on

November 3 (Monday, national holiday) under the title "Rediscovering Attractiveness of Mie from a Global Perspective: Seeing, Talking, and Realizing Mie's Strength through the Eyes of the World."

　We will begin accepting participants soon. We are sincerely looking forward to your participation!