Rarejob Co., Ltd.
Started using “PROGOS(R)” for overseas staffing program selection for Japan Tourism Agency support project
Quantitatively measure and visualize essential English skills and contribute to providing high value-added tourism services
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Progos Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Progos), a corporate business subsidiary of EdTech company RareJob Co., Ltd. We would like to inform you that the AI business speaking test “PROGOS (R)” will be used in the selection of participants for the “Tourism Industry Worker Dispatch Support Project for Developing Human Resources to Provide Tourism Services.” Masu.
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https://www.coi-japan.com/
Contact: office@coi-japan.com
*1 Source: “Number of foreign visitors to Japan (estimated for October 2023)” Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
*2: CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Indicates the level of communication ability
Features of “PROGOS(R)” and decisive factors for its utilization The AI business speaking test “PROGOS(R)” complies with the international language proficiency index CEFR. Automatic scoring by AI allows for low test fees and results to be returned in as little as 2 to 3 minutes.
The CEFR is the English proficiency index specified in the application requirements for this support project, and one of the deciding factors for its use was that it could be measured and visualized at the CFER level. Furthermore, as CEFR is widely established as an indicator of language proficiency in many countries, especially in Europe, it is used in many countries in the global business scene for human resource recruitment.
the next deployment
In the future, in addition to responding to the further expansion of inbound demand, producing human resources who can play an active role on the global stage will become an even more important issue for the Japanese economy and society. Because English is an essential skill as a communication tool, it is becoming increasingly important to quantitatively measure and visualize skills in order to develop business using high-quality English, especially in the travel and accommodation industries. It is expected that
“PROGOS(R)” is a test that complies with the international standard index CEFR, and it is possible to take large-scale tests using automatic AI scoring. It can be used for a wide range of purposes, including the Japan Tourism Agency’s support project, as well as for measuring and visualizing English speaking ability, regardless of government or business.
Through the use of PROGOS(R), Progos will continue to support globally active human resources and ultimately contribute to resolving issues in the Japanese economy and society.
About Progos Co., Ltd.
Address: Kyocera Harajuku Building 2F, 6-27-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Shunichi Tsubouchi, Representative Director and President URL: https://www.progos.co.jp/
Business content: Evaluation and development of global leaders About RareJob Co., Ltd.
Address: 2F Kyocera Harajuku Building, 6-27-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Gaku Nakamura, Representative Director and President U R L: https://www.rarejob.co.jp/
Business content: English-related business / Qualification acquisition support business / Children and child-rearing support business Listing exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market
About RareJob Group’s business development
RareJob Group, an EdTech company, aims to “create a world where people around the world can demonstrate their individual abilities and play an active role” based on the group vision “Chances for everyone, everywhere.” We are developing our business for individuals, corporations, educational institutions, etc., focusing on online English conversation and assessments such as the AI business English speaking test “PROGOS (R)”. In addition to English, we also provide a wide range of human resource-related services such as evaluation, training, and recruitment necessary for global leaders, services to support qualification acquisition, and child-rearing support services in the K12 field. We will continue to promote business development not only domestically but also globally.
Image movie: A slightly future landscape drawn by RareJob
[Video 2: [Service provided]
◆English related services
-Online English conversation service
・Online English conversation service “Rare Job English Conversation” https://www.rarejob.com/
・Online complete English conversation program with guaranteed results “Smart Method (R) Course”
https://smart-method.rarejob.com/
-Assessment service (English proficiency measurement)
・Business English speaking test “PROGOS(R)”
https://progos.ai/
・English speaking ability diagnosis app “PROGOS(R)”
https://progos.ai/app/progos.html
-Human resource development related services for corporations ・Global business skills acquisition program “Global Skills Power Training” https://www.progos.co.jp/power_0
・Global leader development training service for corporations https://www.progos.co.jp/
◆Qualification acquisition support service
・“Qualification Square” online learning service for difficult legal qualifications
https://www.shikaku-square.com/
◆Child/childcare support services
-Online English conversation service
・Ripple Kids Park, an online English conversation service for children https://www.ripple-kidspark.com/
Online English conversation service for schools/individuals “EDUL” https://www.edule.jp/
-English class related services
・English class for children “Global Field”
https://www.global-f.jp/
-English instructor dispatch service
・ALT staffing service
https://www.borderlink.co.jp/service/alt.html
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Contact: office@coi-japan.com
*1 Source: “Number of foreign visitors to Japan (estimated for October 2023)” Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
*2: CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Indicates the level of communication ability
Features of “PROGOS(R)” and decisive factors for its utilization The AI business speaking test “PROGOS(R)” complies with the international language proficiency index CEFR. Automatic scoring by AI allows for low test fees and results to be returned in as little as 2 to 3 minutes.
The CEFR is the English proficiency index specified in the application requirements for this support project, and one of the deciding factors for its use was that it could be measured and visualized at the CFER level. Furthermore, as CEFR is widely established as an indicator of language proficiency in many countries, especially in Europe, it is used in many countries in the global business scene for human resource recruitment.
the next deployment
In the future, in addition to responding to the further expansion of inbound demand, producing human resources who can play an active role on the global stage will become an even more important issue for the Japanese economy and society. Because English is an essential skill as a communication tool, it is becoming increasingly important to quantitatively measure and visualize skills in order to develop business using high-quality English, especially in the travel and accommodation industries. It is expected that
“PROGOS(R)” is a test that complies with the international standard index CEFR, and it is possible to take large-scale tests using automatic AI scoring. It can be used for a wide range of purposes, including the Japan Tourism Agency’s support project, as well as for measuring and visualizing English speaking ability, regardless of government or business.
Through the use of PROGOS(R), Progos will continue to support globally active human resources and ultimately contribute to resolving issues in the Japanese economy and society.
About Progos Co., Ltd.
Address: Kyocera Harajuku Building 2F, 6-27-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Shunichi Tsubouchi, Representative Director and President URL: https://www.progos.co.jp/
Business content: Evaluation and development of global leaders About RareJob Co., Ltd.
Address: 2F Kyocera Harajuku Building, 6-27-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Gaku Nakamura, Representative Director and President U R L: https://www.rarejob.co.jp/
Business content: English-related business / Qualification acquisition support business / Children and child-rearing support business Listing exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market
About RareJob Group’s business development
RareJob Group, an EdTech company, aims to “create a world where people around the world can demonstrate their individual abilities and play an active role” based on the group vision “Chances for everyone, everywhere.” We are developing our business for individuals, corporations, educational institutions, etc., focusing on online English conversation and assessments such as the AI business English speaking test “PROGOS (R)”. In addition to English, we also provide a wide range of human resource-related services such as evaluation, training, and recruitment necessary for global leaders, services to support qualification acquisition, and child-rearing support services in the K12 field. We will continue to promote business development not only domestically but also globally.
Image movie: A slightly future landscape drawn by RareJob
[Video 2: [Service provided]
◆English related services
-Online English conversation service
・Online English conversation service “Rare Job English Conversation” https://www.rarejob.com/
・Online complete English conversation program with guaranteed results “Smart Method (R) Course”
https://smart-method.rarejob.com/
-Assessment service (English proficiency measurement)
・Business English speaking test “PROGOS(R)”
https://progos.ai/
・English speaking ability diagnosis app “PROGOS(R)”
https://progos.ai/app/progos.html
-Human resource development related services for corporations ・Global business skills acquisition program “Global Skills Power Training” https://www.progos.co.jp/power_0
・Global leader development training service for corporations https://www.progos.co.jp/
◆Qualification acquisition support service
・“Qualification Square” online learning service for difficult legal qualifications
https://www.shikaku-square.com/
◆Child/childcare support services
-Online English conversation service
・Ripple Kids Park, an online English conversation service for children https://www.ripple-kidspark.com/
Online English conversation service for schools/individuals “EDUL” https://www.edule.jp/
-English class related services
・English class for children “Global Field”
https://www.global-f.jp/
-English instructor dispatch service
・ALT staffing service
https://www.borderlink.co.jp/service/alt.html
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