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.”