On September 17, 2026, Kansai University of Health Sciences signed an "Agreement on Career Development Support" with SMS Co., Ltd., a company that operates in 13 countries across Asia and Oceania in the fields of nursing care, medical care, career development, healthcare, and senior life. The signing ceremony was held at Kansai University of Health Sciences. The purpose of this agreement is for both parties to collaborate and support career development and occupational selection for students in the Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion/Sports Trainer and the Department of Health Promotion and Osteopathy within the Faculty of Health Sciences, so that they can proactively choose career paths that match their aptitudes and aspirations.
The signing ceremony was attended by President Hidefumi Ito and faculty and staff from Kansai Medical University and the relevant departments and divisions, as well as Ken Yamamoto, General Manager of the Medical Career Division and other related parties from SMS Co., Ltd. Following the signing and exchange of the agreement, both parties renewed their commitment to future collaboration.
Going forward, in addition to conducting career guidance sessions on campus, providing recruitment information services, and utilizing the "National Examination Black Book Job Fair," the two institutions will share information on trends in the acupuncture, judo therapy, and healthcare industries, job postings, and national examination-related information. Kansai Medical University will use this agreement as an opportunity to further enhance career support, enabling each student to deepen their understanding of the industry and envision their future more concretely.
