Special Career Event in Global Entertainment Industry at Osaka University Innovators' Club Room
We are thrilled to share highlights from NextGens' inaugural guest talk and career workshop, held at Osaka University's Innovators' Club.
Rediscovering 'Your True Self' in the Career Workshop
In the second half, we conducted a workshop using the RIASEC (vocational interest) theory. Participants engaged in quizzes, group discussions, and introspective exercises to pinpoint their strengths and passions—key elements for shaping one's dream job and career plan.
- Self-Analysis Quiz: A quick, fun way to explore personal values and interests
- Discovering Your RIASEC Type: Identifying which occupational interest type you fit into, revealing new possibilities for the future
- Group Presentations & Feedback: Sharing 'what you really want to do' with others created a supportive environment that sparked encouragement from all sides
Inspiration Session with Eddy and Kent
The second half of our event showcased the insights of two industry professionals—Eddy and Kent—who have contributed to major projects at U.S. theme parks, including development work for Tokyo DisneySea's Fantasy Springs and new initiatives at USJ. Through their experiences in global entertainment, we learned how to forge our own career paths and challenge ourselves with fresh ideas.
The event drew Gen Z students from students living within Kansai, who shared comments like, 'Hearing real-life experiences with an international perspective was so motivating,' and 'It made me rethink my dreams and career choices!' The energy in the Innovators' Club room was electric, filled with future leaders inspired by firsthand stories of success and creativity.
Participant Voices
- 'From the morning workshop to the guest talks, I was totally fired up!'
- 'I found practical steps for making a concrete career plan—ready to start tomorrow!'
- 'I was fascinated by the global perspective and engineering insights.'
Enthusiasm ran high, with many participants eager to talk further with Eddy and Kent, asking for more behind-the-scenes stories from their theme park projects.
In Closing
Thank you to everyone who participated and joined in our lively discussions! We hope the insights and inspiration gained at this event will help color your future in bright new ways. Our mission at NextGens is to continue providing opportunities for younger generations to challenge themselves on a global stage. We look forward to hosting more events that combine excitement with learning, so stay tuned!