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We will hold a report meeting on the results of the Reiwa 5th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project”! !!

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project (University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project)” in the Reiwa 5 fiscal year to support efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration between universities, students, and the local community.

At the debriefing session, the 11 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and present the results of their efforts.
Why don’t you find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the local community and hints for regional revitalization from the reports of accredited projects by students, such as regional development through the inheritance of local customs and culture?

Click here for an overview of the projects of the selected organizations ↓↓↓
Reiwa 5th Year Gakumachi Collaboration Project Selected Organization　

 

Reiwa 5th year “Learning Town Collaboration Project” results report meeting

Date & Time Wednesday, March 20, Reiwa 6 13:00~18:00 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day

13:00~ Opening, presentation of results by Reiwa 5 adopted organizations
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and substitutions) 11 projects
16:20~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (*Participation is only available to selected organizations)
17:20~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
18:00 Closing (tentative)


* Please see here for the detailed schedule ↓↓↓
　Reiwa 5th year school town collaboration project achievement report meeting report meeting schedule　　

 
Participation

・Application required
Please apply using the “Apply here” form below.
Participation Fee free


●Click here for information leaflets
⇒ Achievement Debriefing Flyer　　

●Click here for details on the contents of the Gakumachi Collaboration Project
⇒https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi

 

We are accepting applications for participation during the period of March 1 (Friday) ~ March 16 (Saturday) in the 6th year of Reiwa.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
　

 

Inquiries and applications

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL ：075-353-9130　FAX： 075-353-9101
MAIL：gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

[Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program] (Event Report) Planning for Companies and Organizations_Internship Program Study Group

On Thursday, February 15, 2024, we held an online seminar on the host training program.
Thank you very much to everyone who attended despite the very busy time at the end of the fiscal year.

At the study group, the secretariat reported on the change in the name of the program and the status of implementation this year. In addition, in the group discussion after sharing the practicum schedule, we received comments such as, “There were Mr./Ms.many places where I could sympathize with the efforts and thoughts of the host country, the university that sends the students, and the faculty members.”

Going forward, we will continue to work with the development of the “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program” that we are working on at “All Kyoto” in cooperation with host companies and universities.

In addition, registration for the acceptance of trainees is accepted at any time.
If you have any questions about acceptance or the apprenticeship program, please do not hesitate to contact the secretariat.
We look forward to your continued cooperation in the future.

To Host Companies and Organizations

 

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
* From April 2024, the name will be changed to “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Business Promotion Office”.
TEL 075-353-9106
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

 

 

 

 

2024 International Student Internship Recruitment Recruitment Information (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2024 Internship Acceptance Opportunities for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) has been conducting an internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. In this internship program, we are looking for companies and organizations that can accept international students. *For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies and organizations

Purpose and Features

International Student StudyThis program aims to help international students from Kyoto Network member schools find employment at companies and organizations in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and SMEs/organizations) through work experience. For host companies and organizations, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students. *2023 International Student Internship Results (You can check the attributes of international students who participated in the last year.) ）

Eligible companies

Approximately 40 companies and organizations with headquarters, branch offices, offices, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture that can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

*Please consider accepting 1~2 international students per company or organization.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here ←).

* Companies and organizations that have applied will be contacted by the management contractor (temporary staffing company) after confirming the contents.

Eligible International Students

International Students must be enrolled in a member school of the Kyoto Network (equivalent to a third-year undergraduate student or higher).
(Including those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed a higher education institution in their home country, etc.) ）

 

 

 

 

 

* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview. For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and provide pre-training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

* OB / OG interview ~ I faced job hunting with all my might ~

※~Paid Internship Program Experience! ～

Period of employment

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ~ Friday, September 27, 2024 (tentative)

* For details such as the actual employment period of international students, such as activities outside the status of residence, please consult with the person in charge of the project.

Acceptance Criteria

(1) Paid internship

At a minimum, we ask that you provide at least 5 days (or 40 hours) of work opportunities.

* International students are allowed to work within the range of “permission to engage in activities outside the status of residence (28 hours per week)” during the class period, but 40 hours per week during the summer vacation. You will be able to work until your hours. Please note that the summer vacation period varies depending on the school to which the international student belongs, so please contact us as appropriateCompanies and organizations are responsible for: Dispatch fee (¥1,260 per hour), student transportation fee (actual cost up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched international student is confirmed, a worker dispatch contract will be concluded with the management contractor (dispatch company) of this program. As a result, various procedures such as social insurance are not required by the host company or organization, and the procedure is extremely simple compared to direct employment by the host company or organization.

(2) Unpaid internship

During the implementation period, in principle, please set up a work experience of 5 days (or 40 hours). This is a project implemented as an agreement-type internship in which an agreement regarding the acceptance of internships is concluded between the host company or organization and the International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat.

Flow after application by the host company / organization

After applying for participation in this program, the temporary staffing agency will proceed with specific administrative procedures.

(1) Registration for companies and organizations (deadline: Friday, May 31)

*Click here to apply.

(2) Exchange meeting between host companies and organizations and international students [Date] Saturday, June 15, 2024

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of.

(3) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (late June ~ early July)

(4) Notification of matching results between international students and companies and organizations (mid-July)

(5) Face-to-face visits to companies and organizations (late July ~ early August)

(6) Confirmation of host students, various procedures (paid: dispatch contract, unpaid: conclusion of agreements, etc.) (late July ~ as needed)

(7) Preparatory training for international students (Thursday, August 8)

(8) Employment at the host company or organization (August 13 (Tue) ~ September 27 (Fri))

 

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Murata, Sawada)

TEL: 075-353-9164 FAX: 075-353-9101 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp *Please replace ◆ with @.

University Consortium Kyoto 2023 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the University Consortium Kyoto has developed diverse, advanced, and challenging projects in close collaboration with member universities and junior colleges, local communities, industry, the business community, and local governments as the first university consortium organization in Japan and a platform for university and regional collaboration. Currently, we are diligently promoting our business based on the Fifth Stage Plan, which is a five-year medium-term plan from FY2019 to FY2023.
We will hold the following “Project Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented in FY2023 by each business division. We will also provide an overview of the Sixth Stage Plan, which will begin in fiscal 2024.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, and we look forward to your participation.

1. Date and time

Friday, March 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

2. Format

Online (Zoom meeting) * The Zoom meeting URL will be provided to the applicant at a later date.

3. Contents

(1) FY2023 Project Implementation Report at the University Consortium Kyoto
(2) Outline of the University Consortium Kyoto Stage Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q&A

4. How to apply

Please apply by Friday, March 8, 2024 from the link below.
　

 

5. Inquiries regarding this matter

University Consortium Kyoto
Research & Public Relations Division (Kawai)
TEL: 075-353-9130 / FAX: 075-353-9101
 E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
　　

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】Project for Companies and Organizations: 2/15 (Thu) Announcement of “Internship Program Study Group”

In order to further enhance the industry-academia collaborative education program (formerly the internship program), we will hold a “Study Group on the Internship Program at the Host Institution“.

In this study group, we will share specific practical training cases and exchange opinions on acceptance.
We hope that this will help you build a better training program and reduce your anxiety.
The purpose of this study group is also to deepen the connection between host companies and between host companies and university career managers.

If you are a company or organization that is interested in accepting trainees or participating in this workshop, please feel free to contact the secretariat.
1. Date and time
Date & Time: Thursday, February 15, 2024 15:00~17:00
Venue: Online (Zoom)

2. Program content (tentative)
(1) Outline and acceptance of industry-academia collaborative education programs
(2) Group discussion
【Theme】
– What was important in planning the training program?
・ Benefits of acceptance (good effect)
・ What did not go well in acceptance (issues)
・ Other impressions of acceptance, etc.
(3) Conclusion
Reference: Pamphlet for host recipients

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
* The name will be changed to “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Business Promotion Office” from April.
TEL 075-353-9106　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program): Flyer for Students

The 2024 edition of the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly the Internship Program) has been completed.
Please take a look.
* Click the image to download the PDF data.

The Inter-Industry Collaborative Education Program (formerly the Internship Program) of the University Consortium Kyoto is an educational program that allows students to acquire an understanding of the real world, social skills, and a sense of vocation through systematized “real experiences” of lectures + practical training.

The 2024 industry-academia collaborative education program will start with the opening of the training site search site (March 1)!
The voices of seniors who participated last year will be uploaded to the portal site one after another, so please look forward to it.

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Portal Site


Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
* The name will be changed to “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Business Promotion Office” from April.
TEL 075-353-9106　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

AY2023 Internship Program Long-Term Project Course “Project Report” has been released.

 

Long-term Project Course “Project Report” has been released.
* Long-term project course: A course in which projects presented by companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations are implemented from June to November. Through the project, we aim to look at the real world from various angles, acquire the ability to grasp the current situation, discover issues, and solve those problems.

2023 Internship Program Long-Term Project Course
List of Trainees and Projects

Name of Laboratory Project Name
Kiko Network, a non-profit organization Surveys and information dissemination toward the realization of a decarbonized society and 100% renewable energy
Insight House Inc. Today’s Yamashina Mr./Ms. Project
Otsuki Seal Printing Co., Ltd. Rediscovery Label Interesting New Product Sticker Development
Impact Hub Kyoto ~Hanashi Field Lab Project~
Union A Inc. Let’s send out the free employment information magazine “Grandpa and Auntie” for young people to students who are worried!
Social Welfare Corporation Adachi Welfare Association Kyoto Children’s Home Food Project ~Thinking about the Problem of Child Poverty~

 


Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【The 19th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto】Winners

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 19th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto, which was held on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

 

The 19th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto Winners

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★ University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award

〔Presentation Title〕Supporting Urban Development through Civic Tech: Kyoto City’s Collaborative Model Changed by Citizens’ Perspectives

〔Team Name〕Noda Seminar Group C (Doshisha University)

Noda Seminar Group C

★ Japan Society for Public Policy Award

〔Presentation Title〕Guidance on the location of trash cans by AR in the Arashiyama area

〔Team Name〕Department of Public Policy, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefectural University, 2nd year, Komayori Seminar A (Kyoto Prefectural University)

Kyoto Prefectural University, Faculty of Public Policy, Department of Public Policy, 2nd year, Komayori Seminar A

★ Award of Excellence

〔Presentation Title〕Research on the Separation of the Upper and Lower Levels of the Kyoto Tango Railway: Three Steps to Realize a Railway Loved by the Community-

〔Team Name〕Fukuchiyama Public University 3rd year Sugioka Seminar (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Fukuchiyama Public University 3rd year Sugioka Seminar

〔Presentation Title〕A Study on the Accessibility of Tourism Information Considering Color-Universal Design-A Case Study of the Official Website of “Another Kyoto”

〔Team Name〕Fukuchiyama Public University, Faculty of Regional Management, Mitsuru Sato Seminar, CUD Group (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Fukuchiyama Public University, Faculty of Regional Management, Mitsuru Sato Seminar CUD Group

〔Presentation Title〕Collaboration between Shopping Streets and Traditional Industries: A Case Study of Advertising and Exhibition of Kyo Fans in the Streets of Senbon Shopping Street and Suzaku Oji

〔Team Name〕Bukkyo University Faculty of Sociology, Otani Seminar, Kyo Fan Group (Bukkyo University)

Bukkyo University Faculty of Sociology, Otani Seminar, Kyo Fan Group

〔Presentation Title〕Proposal for the introduction of the time bank “Oaiko Bank”: Strengthening regional ties through a new form of mutual aid –

〔Team Name〕Doshisha University Faculty of Policy Studies, Kazama Seminar, Time Banking Group (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University Faculty of Policy Studies, Kazama Seminar, Time Banking Group

〔Presentation Title〕Construction of Public Toilets to Enhance Accessibility: Based on the Opinions of Toilet Users through Interview Surveys

〔Team Name〕Kyoto Sangyo University Fujino Seminar A Team (Kyoto Sangyo University)

Kyoto Sangyo University Fujino Seminar A Team

〔Presentation Title〕Re:Vacant house vation-Stay in Miyazu, get to know Miyazu-

Sugawara Seminar× Miyazu City Fuchu Group C (Kyoto Sangyo University)

Sugawara Seminar× Miyazu City Fuchu Group C

〔Presentation Title〕Proposal of a Model for Effective Use of Deer Meat in Kyoto City: Aiming for the Realization of a Recycling-Oriented Society

Deer Project (Ryukoku University)

Deer Project

Presentation Title: Budget Proposal System for Residents’ Associations to Improve the Vulnerability of Residents’ Associations: A Clue to Eliminating the Isolation of Men of Retirement Age

〔Team Name〕Doshisha University Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar Group B (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar Group B

〔Presentation Title〕How to Disseminate Kyoto City Financial Information for Residents

Tamai Seminar, Kyoto Prefectural University (Kyoto Prefectural University)

Kyoto Prefectural University Tamai Seminar

〔Presentation Title〕Flexible Education Platform Based on School Type: Reducing the Workload in Educational Fields in Kyoto City

〔Team Name〕Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar Group A (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar Group A

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〔Team Name〕Fukuchiyama Public University 3rd year Sugioka Seminar (Fukuchiyama Public University)

〔Team Name〕Fukuchiyama Public University, Faculty of Regional Management, Mitsuru Sato Seminar, CUD Group (Fukuchiyama Public University)

〔Team Name〕Department of Public Policy, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefectural University, 2nd year, Komayori Seminar A (Kyoto Prefectural University)

〔Team Name〕Kyoto Sangyo University, Faculty of Law, Seminar A (Kyoto Sangyo University)

〔Team Name〕Masahiro Hiratai (Ritsumeikan University)

〔Team Name〕Akihito Ishida, Daisuke Kakegawa, Yusaku Hatta (Ryukoku University)

Nakai Seminar, Kyoto Sangyo University (Kyoto Sangyo University)

〔Team Name〕Kyoto Advanced Abe Seminar C Group (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

〔Team Name〕Kyoto Sangyo University, Environmental Policy Laboratory, Ameiwa Team (Kyoto Sangyo University)

Inoue Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University (Ryukoku University)

 

Congratulations to all the winners!

The state of the event on the day of the competition and the PowerPoint materials of the winners will be posted on the following page at a later date.

 

◆Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】Practical training examples have been updated.

The page of practical examples has been updated.
We have received introductions and comments on the training schedule from the host companies that conducted the training in 2023.

We have also received a message for companies and organizations that are considering accepting, so please take a look.

☆ Example introduction page ☆

【Additional Recipients in FY2023】
< Business Class >
・Ishida Co., Ltd.
・Kyoto Seika University Kyoto International Manga Museum
・Heartfriend Co., Ltd. (General Foods Super Fresco)
・ Tax accountant corporation Kyoto Bizicon

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・Kyoto City (Children and Youth Development Promotion Division, Children and Youth Future Department, Children and Youth Development Promotion Bureau)
・ Kyoto Prefecture Northern Regional Cooperation Metropolitan Area Promotion Company Ine Regional Headquarters (Ine Town Tourism Association)

【Comment content】
– What you expected when deciding to accept students and what you
emphasized when planning your practical training・ What you think “
went well” or “did not go well” in the practical training ・ About the merits (good effects)
of accepting students ・ Message to companies and organizations that are considering accepting students

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】We have started accepting registrations for host companies and organizations for the 2024 academic year

Registration of trainees

We have started accepting registrations for the 2024 University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly the Internship Program).
If you are a company or organization that would like to cooperate, please register from “My Page” below.
The password is changed every year.
Please check the e-mail provided by the secretariat.

If you are a new company or organization that is thinking of accepting us, please feel free to contact us using the contact information below.
Many of the companies and organizations that have accepted students have been satisfied with their programs every year, such as “the atmosphere in the company has changed” and “the awareness of employees has changed,” so we hope that you will consider registering for this program.

Portal Site “For Companies and Organizations”

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
* From April 2024, the name will be changed to “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Business Promotion Office”
TEL 075-353-9106　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)