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How Will Career Support Change in an Era Without Clear Answers? — Through a Lecture at the Tokai Regional Meeting — Introducing the JCDA Blog

2026年5月15日 13:09

Hello. This is the official note of the Japan Career Development Association (JCDA).
Thank you for your continued readership.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, JCDA Board Chair Ko Sasaki gave a lecture at the JCDA Tokai Regional Meeting held at WINC AICHI (Aichi Industry & Labor Center).
The Tokai region is a large area spanning the three prefectures of Aichi, Gifu, and Mie.
Despite the day falling in the middle of a three-day weekend, 70 people, primarily from these three prefectures, attended. In a very enthusiastic atmosphere, the Board Chair spoke to the members.

The theme was, "What is the 'Developmental' support required in an era of significant economic and social change?"
In the report published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on January 21, 2026, titled 'Study Group on Realizing Career Consulting that Responds to Changes in Economic and Social Conditions,' it is indicated that career consultants are required to have the ability to provide 'developmental' support—that is, 'supporting workers so they can envision their own desired future and acquire the ability to work continuously toward its realization.'
Based on this report, he spoke with deep thought for the members who are providing various forms of support in the field.

In the blog, he speaks about his thoughts quietly, passionately, and carefully.
Please take a look.

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I was also moved after reading this blog.
I would like to share a few of my thoughts.

I was impressed by how the word 'change' was not treated hastily, but rather with careful attention to the processes occurring within each individual.

While starting from changes in the external environment, such as the evolution of AI and the diversification of work styles, the focus remained throughout on 'how people perceive and give meaning to these changes.'

What left a particularly deep impression was the shift from support that 'provides answers' to support that 'nurtures the ability to think for oneself'.

Resisting the urge to provide the 'correct' answer and trusting in the power and time within that person to wait. I was reminded once again that this attitude, while seemingly simple, is actually the most difficult and, at the same time, the most sincere way of engaging.

The point that even when looking at the same social changes, where one's interest lies differs from person to person, is also something I deeply agree with. People view the world through different experiences, and unless we respect that 'perspective,' true dialogue cannot occur. I believe this is an important viewpoint that applies not only to career support but also to everyday relationships.

Also, the phrase 'people do not change immediately' had a quiet strength. The perspective that times of pausing or hesitation are not proof of a lack of change, but rather proof that one is reweaving their experiences internally, brings space and peace of mind to both the supporter and the supported.

In the discussion distinguishing between what AI is good at and what only humans can do, I felt it was shown that the work of giving meaning to experience and creating change through dialogue is precisely human work and the expertise of a CDA.
The final message of 'I am OK, You are OK' felt like a reliable sense of direction for living in an era of rapid change.

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How Will Career Support Change in an Era Without Clear Answers? — Through a Lecture at the Tokai Regional Meeting — Introducing the JCDA Blog

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