TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program
The TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program is a program for high school students throughout Japan. Based on the idea that “entrepreneurship” and “leadership” are something that everyone can possess and demonstrate, through the curriculum outlined below, this program aims to cultivate leaders who contribute to strengthening U.S.-Japan relations and proactively tackle challenges related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through this program, participants will achieve the following five key outcomes:
- Understanding their strengths and leadership style
- Enhancing their knowledge of social issues in both Japan and the U.S. through the lens of the SDGs
- Developing the mindset and skills necessary for problem-solving
- Building a global network through meaningful connections
- Gaining the ability to communicate effectively by understanding diverse perspectives and values across cultures
TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program 2024
TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program Holds U.S. Training and Post-Program Reporting Session
From July 29 to August 6, 2024, the TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program held its U.S. training in California, with 16 high school students selected from across Japan participating.
During the U.S. training, participants visited companies and organizations in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area, such as the Toyota Research Institute and Japan Innovation Campus. They learned about sustainability, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and entrepreneurship initiatives in the U.S., gaining insights to apply to their own projects. Additionally, participants experienced a ride in Waymo autonomous vehicles, offering them the chance to interact with cutting-edge technology unique to the Bay Area. The program also provided opportunities for cultural experiences and communication in English through exchanges with American high school students and visits to Stanford University.
TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program Kicks Off with Inspiring Online Seminars
The TOMODACHI Initiative has launched the TOMODACHI MUFG Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program 2024.
The program is a leadership development program for high school students across Japan that focuses on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fosters a passion to make the world a better place for the benefit of people and the planet.
Sixteen students from across Japan were selected and the first preliminary training session was successfully held on June 1, 2024. During the very first training, participants reflected on their values and communication types and spent time on team-building activities to get to know each other better. In the second session on June 8, Mr. Keita Miura, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group introduced the company and its sustainability initiatives, and he personally spoke to the students about the company’s vision and hopes as a sponsoring company of the program. Furthermore, the workshop was designed to encourage participants to think of their Own Project based on significant life events that have influenced them. Prior to the trip to the U.S. in July, Dr. Nori Tarui, Professor of Department of Economics, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa who is a USJC member and Mr. Hiroaki Suetsugu, President of Suetsugu Design Laboratory, are also scheduled to join online sessions as special guest speakers.
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