AIKASU Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Representative Director: Masaya Nagata) held a special lecture for parents on June 28, 2026, at the "FY2026 Supporters Association Board Meeting and General Meeting" hosted by the Kumamoto Prefectural University Supporters Association. The lecture was requested by the Kumamoto Prefectural University Supporters Association in recognition of our practical knowledge and initiatives in both corporate recruitment support and student career support, aimed at adapting to the changing job market. Masaya Nagata, our representative and an alumnus of Kumamoto Prefectural University, gave a presentation on the theme "The FY2020s Job Market: How Should Parents Get Involved?" He discussed the changes occurring in the current job market and the ways parents are expected to engage. — The Role Expected of Parents Is Not to "Teach the Answers" Against the backdrop of declining birthrates and diversifying work styles, the environment surrounding job hunting is undergoing significant changes. Companies now need to engage in recruitment activities not only to "select" students but also to be "selected" by students. Meanwhile, students are also choosing companies based on how they want to work, grow, and interact with society, rather than solely on salary or name recognition. The lecture primarily covered the following themes: Changes in student values Key points companies emphasize in recruitment The information environment surrounding students in regional areas Skills needed in the AI era The role parents should play In job hunting, a casual remark from a parent can often influence a student's decision-making. Therefore, we believe that parents are expected not to provide the "correct answer" for career paths, but to create an environment where children can be exposed to various companies and work styles, think for themselves, and take on challenges proactively. — "The Reality of Recruitment" That Can Only Be Conveyed by Supp