Chiba Prefecture Selects Candidates for Three Side-Job Positions, Including 'Umi-Gyo' (Marine Industry) Promotion Strategy Advisor and SME Reskilling Support, via En Japan's 'Social Impact Recruitment Project'

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the 'Social Impact Recruitment Project' conducted by En Japan for Chiba Prefecture?

A: The 'Social Impact Recruitment Project' is an initiative by En Japan to recruit private sector talent for side-job positions within Chiba Prefecture, aiming to leverage external expertise for administrative issues.

Q: What were the three side-job positions selected for Chiba Prefecture in this recruitment round?

A: The three selected side-job positions were 'Promotion of Economic Data Utilization,' 'SME Reskilling Support,' and 'Marine Industry (Umi-Gyo) Promotion Strategy Advisor.'

Q: What is Chiba Prefecture's rationale for recruiting 'side-job talent' from the private sector?

A: Chiba Prefecture believes it is essential to leverage the expertise, knowledge, and skills of the private sector to respond more quickly and precisely to complex and diversifying administrative issues.

Q: How many 'side-job talent' individuals has Chiba Prefecture hired since fiscal year 2022?

A: Since fiscal year 2022, Chiba Prefecture has hired a total of 21 individuals as 'side-job talent' to work for the prefecture while also being employed by private companies.

Q: What is the motivation of Mr. Teppei Umemoto, the selected candidate for Marine Industry Promotion Strategy Advisor?

A: Mr. Teppei Umemoto's motivation stems from a desire to preserve Japan's representative industries and regional activities in a form that can be passed down with pride to the next generation.