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YOXO Yokohama Future Organization

YOXO
Acquire an entrepreneurial mindset
Internship
&
work study program

The entrepreneurial mind acquisition internship and work study program is jointly conducted by Yokohama City and Yokohama Future Organization.
This is a program that fosters next-generation human resources who can create innovation in cooperation with local businesses and universities.

We will create opportunities for students at higher education institutions to have social experience in Yokohama City, ``stimulate students' desire to learn'' and ``cultivate a high level of professional awareness.''
The aim is to "develop unique and original human resources."
Also, for companies, it is important to make students aware of their business content.
The aim is to provide "a place for students to create businesses that utilize their free ideas and sensibilities."

What's New

The application period for the 2024 Summer Program has closed.
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The application period for the 2024 Summer Program has closed.
Recruitment for the 7 Summer Program closed at 1:17 PM on July 00st.
We have started recruiting students for the 2020 Summer Program.
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We have started recruiting students for the 2020 Summer Program.
YOXO Entrepreneurial Mind Acquisition Internship & Work Study Program held a press announcement regarding the start of student recruitment for the summer of 7, opened its website, and started recruiting students. The entry deadline is July 1st at 17:00.
[Yokohama City Press Announcement]
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/city-info/koho-kocho/press/keizai/2024/20240527internship.html
Regarding the summer program of 2020, Yokohama City has made a press announcement inviting accepting companies...
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Yokohama City made a press announcement inviting companies to accept the program for the summer of 2020.
Yokohama City made a press announcement inviting companies to accept the program for the summer of 4. The deadline is April 30th. https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/business/keizai/sougyo/jisedai/R6Intern.html
Regarding registration for program start notice for summer 2024 (August-September)
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Regarding registration for program start notice for summer 2024 (August-September)
Recruitment for the spring 2024 (February-March) program has ended. Student entries for the summer 2 (August-September) program are scheduled to begin in mid-May. Please register below for notification of the start of the program.
2024 Summer Program Announcement Registration
The archive of the preliminary briefing session has been released.
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The archive of the preliminary briefing session has been released.
The archives of the preliminary briefing sessions held on November 11th and 7th have been released.
2024 Spring Internship “Pre-briefing session & startup interview…
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We will be holding a 2024 Spring Internship "Pre-briefing session & Experience what it's like to be an intern at a startup."
We will hold a preliminary briefing session for the Spring 2024 (February-March) period.At the briefing session, a manager from one company and a summer intern will discuss the program's outline and the appeal of this internship on behalf of each host company.This is a valuable opportunity to learn about internships at growing startups, and all interested students are encouraged to participate. Apply here
Applications for summer 2023 internships are now closed.
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Applications for summer 2023 internships are now closed.
Applications for summer 2023 internships are now closed.If you would like to participate in the spring term (from February 2024), please register for notifications below. Notification registration form
We have launched our website and started recruiting students.
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We have launched our website and started recruiting students.
The website for the YOXO Entrepreneurial Mind Acquisition Internship & Work Study Program has been released and we have started recruiting students.

Implementation Overview (6 Summer Program)

In 2020, we have added a short-term course of several days so that you can flexibly set the internship period to suit your needs.
We have also expanded the scope of internships to include students living or attending school outside of Yokohama City.

◆Implementation period: August 6~
◆Training period: 1 week ~ (varies depending on the company)
◆Target companies Companies with offices in Yokohama city
◆Target students Students who belong to higher education institutions (universities and vocational schools) nationwide (*Doesn't matter whether you live or are enrolled in Yokohama City)
*3rd and 4th year students will have an "internship" program, and 1st and 2nd year students will have a "work study" program.

Schedule

◆Application entry starts May 5th (Monday) 27:10
◆Application Entry deadline: December 7th (Sun) 1:17

Recruitment details and application method for accepting companies

Recruitment requirements for each accepting company can be viewed from the "Accepting Company Overview" section below on this site.
Please check the recruitment requirements and apply using the entry form.
　　　*If you cannot use the form on the website, please contact us by email at the address below.
　　　　internship@yoxo.jp

Selection / result notification

After a document review and an interview based on the contents of the application, each company will make a selection, and the Yokohama Mirai Organization will notify the results.

Pre-orientation

All participating students will be required to take an online pre-lecture (on compliance, confidentiality, and project work guidelines) between mid-July and late July.
The Yokohama Mirai Organization secretariat will contact you separately regarding the date of the event.

Regarding activities during the internship period

During the internship period, please follow the instructions of the person in charge at the host company.
Yokohama Future Organization will assign an online mentor to each participating student to help answer any questions or concerns students may have regarding the internship. (*Details will be communicated directly to participating students)

Overview of accepting companies

No.
Company name/website
Number of people accepted
period
internship theme
Admission Information
1
 Ando Construction Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
1 people
XNUM X days
 Recruiting students who will be responsible for the next generation of housing!
A project where you can experience the reality of a construction site and "architecture that can give back to the community"
Admission Information
2
 An-Nahal Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
1 to 2 people
2 months
 Transforming Japan into a place where foreign human resources can play an active role!
We are looking for members to work together to promote corporate diversity and inclusion and support foreign entrepreneurs!
Diversity & Inclusion Promotion for corporations, Support for foreign entrepreneurs
Admission Information
3
 Iqilu Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
2 people
2 months
 Eliminate excess inventory of apparel with an app that visualizes “suitability” through bone structure and personal color diagnosis
We are looking for marketing staff and engineers to expand sales of apparel pop-up shops by proposing things that suit you!!
Admission Information
4
 Efficient Inc.
Corporate website
1 to 2 people
2 months
 Efficiently do various things with cutting-edge technology
A project to consider measures and hold events to expand the system engineering services (SES) business in Yokohama.
Admission Information
5
 Okawa Printing Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
3 people
2 months
 Solving social issues with the power of printing
We are looking for people who will work with us to grow Social Printing Company®!
Admission Information
6
 Orange Solutions Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
2 to 3 people
2 months
 Creating a world where everyone can experience programming
A project to develop programming classes in Yokohama where students from elementary school to liberal arts university students can practice programming thinking.
Admission Information
7
 Kaman Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
3 to 4 people
2 months
 Creating a sustainable recycling-based society from food - From "throwing away" to "circulating".
We are looking for partners to expand the number of stores using reusable containers "Megloo"!
Admission Information
8
 Kitafuku Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
2 people
2 months
 Upcycling malt lees, which is discarded during the beer making process, into recycled paper
We are looking for colleagues who will accelerate the growth of the craft beer paper business together!
Admission Information
9
 Showa Construction Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
2 people
2 months
 I want to convert the ``mottainai'' that is created in the process of manufacturing into value.
Please help us plan a new business that sells interior materials left over from construction sites!
Admission Information
10
 Sky Farm Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
2 people
6 months
 Improving everyday life in this world through delivery, takeout, and mobile ordering
We are looking for interns who want to take on the challenge of operating and expanding the order management platform "NEW PORT"!
Admission Information
11
 StockBase Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
3 people
2 months
 Toward the nationwide rollout of a goods utilization platform for companies...
We are looking for colleagues who will work with us to expand the platform that provides unique value that “turns a company's ``waste'' into someone's ``thank you''!
Admission Information
12
 Diaberry Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
1 to 2 people
2 months
 Rebuilding the relationship between nature and society through IT services
Recruiting marketing interns for a “sustainable x IT start-up company” aiming to transform the wild into the internet
Admission Information
13
 Picnic Room Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
3 people
2 months
 Town development project oriented toward “childcare open to the local community”
We are looking for people to join us in launching a new business that solves the problems of people raising children while working!
Admission Information
14
 Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.
Corporate website
3 people
XNUM X days
 Visualizing open data and thinking about the future of Yokohama City
Utilize cloud services and create new value from open data!
Admission Information
15
 Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.
Corporate website
3 people
XNUM X days
 Do you know about DAO, a new organizational management method? !
Thinking about the future of Yokohama City from the new Internet concept “Web3”
Admission Information
16
 HEALTH CARE GATE Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
2 people
2 months
 Sustainable Transformation x Web3 x Pharmaceuticals
A project that aims to achieve ZERO medication loss, where you can enjoy “health” and “crypto assets”
Admission Information
17
 Lupinus Co., Ltd.
Corporate website
2 people
2 months
 Lupine beans, the food of the future, will play a role in Japan's sustainable future food issues
Launch of D2C business and product development of fermented legume foods including lupine beans, and demonstration experiment of greenhouse gas reduction effect
Admission Information

FAQ

Q
Am I eligible even if I live outside of Yokohama City?
yes. If you are a student at a higher education institution, you are eligible even if you do not live in Yokohama City.
Q
Can first year students participate?
yes.There are no restrictions on target grades.
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Are master's and doctoral course students also eligible?
yes.Eligible.
Q
Will the credits be recognized?
As this varies by school, please contact the employment support department individually.
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Do you have the necessary experience or skills to apply?
This varies depending on the accepting company, so please check the ``Target Persons'' section of each company's recruitment guidelines.
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How do I apply?
You can apply from the recruitment requirements page of each company on this website.
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Will I receive compensation and transportation expenses?
It depends on the company you are recruiting from.For details, please check each company's recruitment guidelines or at the time of interview.
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Do you lend out computers, etc.?
Basically, you will be asked to use your own personal computer, smartphone, etc., but this will vary depending on the accepting company, so please confirm during the interview after applying.
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What is your working period and how many hours do you work per day?
It depends on the company you are recruiting from.For details, please check each company's recruitment guidelines or at the time of interview.
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Is it possible to take vacation during the internship period?
Yes, please consult with the person in charge at the internship site after you have decided to participate regarding the schedule, including actual working days and working hours.
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Is it possible to balance it with studies and other activities?
We believe that this is possible by making arrangements with the receiving company.
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How can I find an internship that matches my career goals and interests?
The most effective way is to check the ``theme'', ``job type'', ``activity details'', etc. in each company's recruitment guidelines.
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Is there a possibility of being hired as a full-time employee after completing the internship?
It depends on the company you are recruiting from.For details, please check each company's recruitment guidelines or at the time of interview.
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Can you provide feedback and testimonials from past participants and current employees?
We are currently collecting opinions from participants and accepting companies, and there are no plans to provide this service in the near future.
Q
Is there a mentor system, support system, training, etc. for internships?
Yes, after a hiring decision is made, you will receive approximately 3 hours of preliminary training online on topics such as personal information protection, compliance, and project-based work.After acceptance begins, a dedicated online mentor will meet with you once a month.
Q
Are there any opportunities to publicize the activities and results of the internship both inside and outside the company?
Yes, we are planning a results presentation event in October that will be attended by intern students and the host company.
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What is the content of the internship results announcement?
Each individual will be asked to present the work they practiced, the insights they gained, and the changes in their behavior.
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Are there opportunities to interact with senior interns and employees?
The accepting company will have an employee in charge of interns.Interactions with senior interns vary depending on the company.
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Is it possible to quit the internship midway through?
For individual circumstances, please contact the Yokohama Future Organization, which is the secretariat, and we will coordinate with the accepting company.