Waseda University Students Explore IT Careers Through Custom PC Building

Sofmap Co., Ltd. Held a hands-on PC building workshop for students of Waseda University Senior High School and Junior High School on April 16, 2026, to promote interest in information technology and support career education.

The event took place at Waseda University’s Nishiwaseda Campus, where students assembled custom PCs under guidance from Sofmap technicians, gaining practical experience with hardware components and system assembly.

Sofmap, a retailer specializing in electronics and custom PC brands, designed the workshop to spark student engagement with IT fields and provide early exposure to potential technology careers.

Participants learned how to select compatible parts, install motherboards, CPUs, memory, and storage devices, and perform basic system testing, aligning with educational goals to bridge classroom learning with real-world technical skills.

The initiative reflects broader efforts by Japanese technology retailers to support STEM education through experiential learning, particularly as schools emphasize information technology curricula in preparation for future workforce demands.

Waseda University Senior High School and Junior High School, affiliated with Waseda University in Tokyo, regularly collaborates with industry partners to enhance student access to practical technology experiences beyond standard academic offerings.

Sofmap has previously conducted similar workshops at other educational institutions, viewing such programs as part of its corporate outreach to foster technical literacy and long-term interest in computing careers among youth.