Saposute Special Website Renewed
Overview
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has renewed the special website for Regional Youth Support Stations (Saposute), which assist young people who are not in education, employment, or training. The site introduces consultation centers and support services nationwide, and actor Mahiro Takasugi has been appointed as its public relations character. The ministry says it will also use videos and posters to deepen understanding of Saposute.
Key points
- The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare renewed the Saposute special website.
- It serves young people who are not in employment and want to take a first step toward working.
- It provides support from consultation through workplace retention and also addresses family concerns.
- Actor Mahiro Takasugi has been appointed as the public relations character.
Overview
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare renewed the special website for Regional Youth Support Stations (Saposute), which support young people aged 15 to 49 who want to take a first step toward working. The site is intended for people who want to work but cannot take that first step, find it difficult to talk with others, or do not know where to begin. Actor Mahiro Takasugi has been appointed as the public relations character.
Impact
The ministry says it will use the renewed special website, videos, posters, leaflets, tie-up articles, social media advertisements, and other materials to further deepen understanding of Saposute.
Details
The site introduces contact information for 179 Saposute locations nationwide and support programs currently offered, including communication classes, business etiquette classes, and job-seeking seminars. Support covers concerns about working, from consultations through workplace retention, and addresses the anxieties and concerns of family members as well as the people seeking employment. The program also coordinates locally with Hello Work, employment support organizations, welfare organizations, schools, and others.