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21st Century Academia, a school corporation that aims to create a "new learning environment" that goes beyond universities and vocational schools, changed the names of its 18 schools nationwide on April 1, 2024.
We offer a unique, hands-on curriculum through cutting-edge expert courses in 45 fields, including design, visual arts, business, and hospitality. This curriculum will develop people who have acquired the "five professional skills" necessary to demonstrate excellent leadership and play an active role in the real world in the age of the AI revolution, such as "cross-industry collaboration skills" and "The 5 Interpersonal Competencies," and who will be called "intercultural globalists" who will be active not only in Japan but also around the world.

The accelerating "Fourth Industrial Revolution" and "Artificial Intelligence Revolution" will bring about changes in the market, industry, and society, which will fundamentally change the skills required of human resources. As a result, even talented people who have been considered excellent through the "educational deviation score" system up until now will lose their jobs to AI. In the midst of this storm of change, the very existence of "universities," which simply teach "knowledge" and grant "bachelor's degree" qualifications, will be called into question.
On the other hand, "learning places" where students can acquire solid skills in their respective specialized fields will likely attract new attention in the coming era. However, to be truly successful in the real world, students will need to acquire not only "expert skills" in their specialized fields, but also "The 5 Interpersonal Competencies." In order to develop such human resources, The Akademeia 21st Century is developing and promoting various curricula that will enable students to acquire the "The 5 Interpersonal Competencies."
What we hope for our graduates is not simply to be able to "get a job" in the company or industry of their choice. It is for them to become talented people who "thrive" in the company or industry they are employed in. And through that, we hope that all of our graduates will carve out wonderful lives for themselves.
With this wish in mind, we have chosen the path of evolution to become "The Akademeia 21st Century."
Our goal is to create a new learning environment that goes beyond universities and vocational schools.

Fuji Five Lakes Summit

36 students were selected from 10,000 students to present creative business ideas that will revitalize the Fuji Five Lakes area and social plans that will pave the way for the future.
The Fuji Five Lakes Summit is being held in collaboration with the government and academia of the 21st Century Academy, and is an international project run by Yamanashi Prefecture called the Fuji Five Lakes Natural Capital Area Forum.

Los Angeles Summit The participants will stay in Los Angeles for one month and present works that convey "Cool Japan" to the world.

They will stay in Los Angeles for one month and present their work, which conveys "Cool Japan," to the world.
By showcasing the charms of Japan through crossover productions, students will learn how to build networks and collaborate with overseas talent, and how to promote Japanese culture overseas. By acquiring practical, experiential English language skills and Intercultural Globalist Competency, students will embark on the path to becoming "talented people who can play an active role on the world stage."

Crossover Summit

In Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka, students from each course, department, and school will come together to work together on projects.
By working with colleagues from different fields, students will learn Creative Communication Competency and cross-industry collaboration skills, and acquire the ability to serve as a leader in cross-industry collaborative projects.

Global government-academia collaboration

We collaborate with local governments and educational institutions overseas to provide opportunities for practical experience that will enable students to acquire the skills necessary to succeed on the global stage.
"Fuji-California Young Artists Expo"
An international competition combining social issues and art, with participation from students from over 100 countries.
"Fuji-California Youth Leadership Summit"
An international event where students discuss social issues such as "human rights and gender equality" and "climate change and sustainability."

Kotodama Presentation

A new style of presentation proposed by 21st Century Academia. Learn techniques for conveying memorable messages in short words and acquire the ability to leave a deep impression on your audience.
The Fuji-California Youth Leadership Summit will be calling for submissions of work on social issues from students around the world.