Abstract
This session focuses on the present situation of labor and vocational education in Japan. Each of our three chosen young specialists engaging in this problem area will give a presentation concerning this matter. In the following discussions we will consider how we should revise our inadequate labor and vocational education system, which has prevented many young people from gaining a clear understanding about their future work lives. As the first presenter, Mr. Isa, a specialist on labor economics, will report on the present state of university labor economic education in Japan. Next Mr. Mizuno, a labor and social insurance attorney, will report on labor and vocational training activities conducted by his professional association in Aichi Prefecture, and discuss future issues regarding labor education. Finally, Mr. Isohata, a researcher examining HR practices in France, will discuss current practice in Japan based on insights from his field research on French vocational education.
