Rich in Human Resources
Employment conditions
The ratio of jobs to applicants *1 in Kitakyushu is 1.00 (October, 2007), indicating easier recruiting conditions as compared to other large cities.
*1Economic indicator by dividing the number of job offers handled at the public employment security office by the number of job seekers.
Generally, when this number is small, it indicates that the environment is optional for companies seeking to recruit human resources.
| Region | Prefecture | Ratio of jobs to applicants |
|---|---|---|
| National average | 1.02 | |
| Kitakyushu City | 1.00 | |
| South Kanto | Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa | 1.13 |
| North Kanto | Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Yamanashi, Nagano | 1.19 |
| Tokai | Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie | 1.51 |
| Kinki | Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama | 1.08 |
| Chugoku | Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi | 1.16 |
Source: General employment exchange conditions (October, 2007) issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Base for human resource development
Kitakyushu City has an excellent foundation for human resource development based on 100 years of history as an industrial city, contributing to the continuous development of human resources for the next generation.
In the city's core facility for human resource development, the Kitakyushu Science and Research Park, there are 10 research institutions and 54 companies, as well as science & technology universities/graduate schools, on one campus. Currently, approximately 2,200 students and 300 teachers/researchers are actively developing education research activities in the cutting-edge Science technology field. A great number of excellent human resources have been produced through such a rich educational environment, and greatly contributes to the regional economy.
Kitakyushu Science and Research Park
Major educational/research institutions
Exchange students
There are over 1,700 students from overseas at universities in Kitakyushu (May, 2007). Foreign students are considered to be future human resources for international businesses, and are gaining attention as key people to connect Japan with their countries. The international business support organization, the Kitakyushu Trade and Investment One-Stop Service Center (KTI Center), has established a global human resources and Kitakyushu network to promote cooperation with companies.
Human Resource Services for International Business
We will assist you in recruiting potential employees, a difficult task for foreign companies when establishing a base in Japan for the first time.
By cooperating with private companies, we will search for the most qualified human resources to satisfy profiles and employment conditions of. Contact us for more details.
