Although many young people at the symposium have the desire to "reach out to those in need," many of them are "supporting people" due to the negative image given to "welfare." It was held against the background of being far away.In the panel discussion, from the standpoints of high school, university, and welfare field, presentations were made on the efforts necessary to support the future of young people aiming for welfare.
　
　As panelists, Mr. Masami Okuyama, the principal of Chiba Prefectural Matsudo Koyo High School, Mr. Haruko Sakamoto of Asahi General Hospital (mental health social worker) who is also a graduate of Josai International University, Professor Masami Shimizu of the Department of Welfare, Faculty of Welfare, the same university, In addition, XNUMX people including those involved in hospitals and welfare facilities will be on stage.The actual situation of human resource development in high schools, universities, and welfare sites was introduced, and the importance of trying to make high school students understand "welfare" was highlighted.He also mentioned the need to establish a system to support the lives of people involved in welfare, who are "supporters who support the happiness of people," and to present welfare jobs as a "life plan."

　In addition, in the final discussion, there are various issues such as the need for listeners to follow up on students who have begun to be interested in welfare in high school, the need to provide opportunities for elementary and junior high school students to experience welfare, and what national qualifications should be. I got an opinion.

　With this symposium as a trigger, the need for high school, university, and welfare sites to work together was shared in order to realize a society in which young people aiming for welfare can pursue their own happiness with peace of mind.

Reference: [Josai International University] Held a symposium on high school-university collaborative education "Thinking about the future of young people aiming for welfare"