Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. to Host “Next Generation Well-being Business Plan Contest” in Collaboration with ZEN University

Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takao Wada), a company that aims to create work opportunities by offering diverse work styles and learning opportunities, has decided to hold a “Next Generation Well-being Business Plan Contest” in collaboration with the Nippon Foundation Dwango Gakuen Preparatory Committee and ZEN University (tentative name, application for approval for establishment), an online university currently applying for approval with the aim of opening in April 2025.

As a “Well-being at Work Creation Company,” Persol Holdings aims to create value for society by fostering a deep interest in well-being and providing an opportunity for students to think about their careers. The company plans to hold a business plan contest for students called the “Well-being Business Plan Contest for the Next Generation” in collaboration with ZEN University.

Overview of ZEN University

ZEN University is a “full-scale online university from Japan” that allows everyone to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a global society. The university is scheduled to open in April 2025 and will have an enrollment capacity of 5,000 students in the first year, with a total enrollment capacity of 20,000 students planned.

Features of ZEN University

ZEN University offers high-quality classes created by cutting-edge technology and professional teachers who are active on the front lines. Students can earn a university degree while studying at their own pace and can participate in various program activities such as field work and international exchange in collaboration with local communities and companies.

Faculty and Curriculum

The Faculty of Intelligent Information and Society is a unique faculty that aims to help students master AI rather than just use it. Students can study as much as they like in both humanities and science, across six fields: Mathematics, Information, Culture and Thought, Society and Networks, Economy and Markets, and Digital Industry. With a rich selection of 282 courses to choose from, students can pursue their interests to the fullest.

About Persol Holdings Co., Ltd.

Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. is a company that has engaged in a variety of businesses related to people and organizations, including temporary staffing, recruitment, outsourcing, and design and development. The company aims to “create better work opportunities for one million people by expanding human potential” by 2030.

As a “company that creates well-being at work,” the Persol Group aims to create a society where everyone around the world can “work and smile.” The company is engaged in exploring and creating businesses in new fields, providing services such as the assessment recruiting platform “Miidas” and the part-time job app “Sharefull.”