Abstract
The National Skills Competition in Japan aims to foster highly skilled young technicians through rigorous training and national-level contests. However, most of these skilled workers remain in-house within their companies after retirement from the competition, with limited external engagement. This study conducted a questionnaire survey of former competitors, revealing that nearly 70％ expressed a willingness to contribute to skill transfer and youth training, while few are currently involved in such roles. Based on the findings, this paper proposes a system for utilizing these individuals as part-time instructors or technical assistants in vocational schools and engineering colleges. Such a system could address the current shortage of practical training personnel and maximize national investment in human capital.
