Demand among companies for job-ready graduates of colleges of technology, commonly known as Kosen graduates, is rising in the job market. At the same time, the declining birthrate and lack of name recognition have been cited as issues affecting student recruitment and compensation and benefits.
There are indications that Kosen graduates are being valued as job-ready candidates in the employment market, with demand from companies rising. Some believe that the educational content at colleges of technology is well aligned with the needs of companies in the workplace.
At the same time, colleges of technology face issues including difficulty securing students due to the declining birthrate and challenges related to compensation and benefits. Lack of name recognition has also been cited as a hurdle for these educational institutions.
Against this backdrop, this feature article provides a detailed explanation of the current situation and future trends.
Readers should watch closely to see how hiring trends for Kosen graduates change depending on future developments.