Abstract
In these chaotic times, there is an urgent need for human resources who can set up and solve social problems. One of the candidates for this job may be a Kosen (College of Technology) student (or Kosen graduate). From the age of 15, Kosen students spend five years studying specialized and general education, including practical training, in order to become engineers. For a long time, Kosen students have been regarded as “human resources who support the manufacturing industry,” but recently, expectations for Kosen students as entrepreneurs have been increasing. The practical educational system and educational environment of Kosen, centering on PBL and internships, have something in common with entrepreneurial education. In fact, there have been many cases of Kosen students starting their own businesses while still in school or after graduation. The government and economic organizations have begun to support Kosen, recognizing the potential of Kosen students. In addition, alumni of Kosen have formed a nationwide network of Kosen called the “Kosen-kai (Association of Kosen students)” to expand their own networks and to foster the development of future generations. These changes will promote the emergence of startups from Kosen.
