A Practice of Career Education in a University-affiliated Japanese Language Program:

Supporting Educational Choices with a Focus on Long-Term Career Development

Abstract

This paper reports on career education conducted in a university-affiliated Japanese language program and the results of related surveys. The results showed that while many students wished to stay in Japan long-term and earn an average income, they were not aware of average salaries or the link between education and income prior to the career education. International students often lack access to career information and tend to be passive in gathering information. It is necessary to provide early support to help them build knowledge about long-term careers and develop information-gathering and decision-making skills.