Career Development II

We imagine our work lives based on our knowledge of industries and occupations and by thinking about how we may apply our university education in society. This course will teach students everything they need to know about the law before beginning work and how to think positively. The lectures will be delivered by guests from companies, local governments, NPOs, and other organizations, which will also give students opportunities to learn about different careers.

Career, work-life balance, communication, presentations, purposeful thinking, entrepreneurship, portfolio, problem-solving, logical thinking, urban development, public, Shinshu-oriented, region-oriented, regional revitalization, regional management, multicultural collaboration, career, work experience, group work, fieldwork, data analysis, ESG, food, infrastructure, tourism, transportation

1) Orientation: Understanding this course
2) Explanation of practical tasks and self-analysis: Basic skills and portfolios for working adults
3) Understanding industries and companies: Industry research and vocational interests
4) Knowledge of the law useful to have before starting work: Taxes, labor, and intellectual property
5) Learning about different careers (1): IoT and disaster prevention
6) Learning about different careers (2): Media literacy
7) Learning about companies: Participation in career development events
8) Learning about different careers (3): Self-branding
9) Preparing for disasters and accidents: Thinking about insurance
10) Mind design: Learning to think in different ways
11) Learning about different careers (4): The vacant house issue and inheritance
12) Learning about different careers (5): Career development and career change
13) The importance of vision: Envisioning future living
14) Learning about different careers (6): Traditional industries and the global economy
15) Creating a career vision (final assignment), course survey

Syllabus (Japanese site only)