Office for Sports Promotion

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is implementing the "Athlete Career Support Project" to help current athletes find employment so that top athletes aiming for the Olympics and Paralympics can continue competing with peace of mind.

At Japan's largest trade show, the Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2018, we will be holding a symposium for companies on the themes of the benefits and social significance of employing athletes.

Human resources managers from companies that actually employ athletes and their athletes will introduce changes within their companies and case studies.Please join us for this opportunity to hear the real voices of athletes.

※For more informationAttached flyer (861KB)Please see.

1.date and time

Friday, November 30, 11, 16:10-30:12

2.place

Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 5 Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2018 Main Stage
(3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku)

3．Implementation content

Thinking about hiring athletes - What benefits do athletes bring to companies?
A panel discussion will be held to introduce case studies of companies that have hired athletes, share the experiences of athletes who have been hired by companies, and discuss the benefits of hiring athletes.

Four.Scheduled speakers

special guest

Ms. Akiko Suzuki
(Professional figure skater/Olympian, former figure skating representative from Japan)

athlete

Ms. Tomomi Aoki
(Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd./Olympian Swimming)

Mr. Atsuro Kobata
(Arcare Co., Ltd. / Paralympian wheelchair track and field)

business people

Mr. Hidemichi Kurata
(Sports Team Leader, Corporate Planning Department, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd.)

Mr. Naomi Kotake
(Arcare Co., Ltd. Corporate Planning Department, Corporate Planning Division)

coordinator

Ms. Minami Sawada
(Free announcer)

We will be setting up a booth at the Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2018!

In addition to the symposium on the main stage, we will also be setting up a booth related to "Athlete Career Support" within the Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2018 venue.

Date and Time

Wednesday, November 30, 11 - Friday, November 14, 11:16 - 10:18 (until 17:XNUMX on the last day)

Booth contents

• There will be panels introducing employment examples of companies that employ top athletes, as well as supporting goods and competition equipment for their athletes.
• JOC "Asnavi" consultation corner set up.JOC "Athnavi" staff will support job matching between companies and top athletes. (Limited to November 11th and 14th)

Reference 1: About Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2018

The 21 Industrial Exchange Exhibition, now in its 2018st year, is one of the largest trade fairs in Japan, showcasing the outstanding products and technologies of unique small and medium-sized businesses in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Place

Tokyo Big Sight East 4th, 5th and 6th Hall (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku)

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Others

For details on the Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2018, please see“Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2018” homepagePlease see.

Reference 2: About “Asnavi”

This is JOC's employment support system that started in October 2010.We aim to create a "WIN-WIN" relationship between the sports world and industry by matching current top athletes who want to concentrate on their competitive activities while maintaining a stable living environment with companies that understand their needs. Masu.

“Execution Plan for 2020” project

This project is related to the "Execution Plan for 2020."
“Diversity Policy Pillar 8: A society where everyone can enjoy sports”