2023 Volume 184 Pages 19-33
In this paper, we first provide an overview of issues in the academic and career paths of immigrant high school students, as well as efforts by local governments to ensure their career development, and then examine a tripartite collaborative practice at a part-time high school in Tokyo which attempted to create ibasho (spaces of comfort and acceptance) and support studentsʼ career development. From 2015 to 2020, the three authors, a high school teacher, an NPO director and a university faculty member, developed a school club called ONE WORLD (Multilingual Exchange Club), using it as a base for career support. The implementation of this program highlights the importance of creating opportunities for contribution to the community, promoting the collaboration of diverse actors, adopting a strength-based approach, and providing continuous support with a focus on long-term goals. In conclusion, we raise issues and proposals about how to support the career development of immigrant youth who will participate in the building of society.
