Students from Tomioka Junior High School came to our workplace for a work experience program!

On Thursday, September 17th, we conducted a work experience program for students from Tomioka Junior High School.

We were blessed with perfect weather on the day, with clear blue skies, and four junior high school students participated.
Through hands-on experiences with surveying and drones (UAVs), participants learned about construction consulting work and surveying jobs.

In the morning, we explained the roles and applications of surveying equipment (TS) and UAVs (drones).
Afterward, students had the opportunity to experience piloting a UAV in the gymnasium and on the school grounds, allowing them to experience firsthand the challenges and enjoyment of flying one.

In the afternoon, we presented the surveying results and reviewed the aerial photographs taken in the morning.
Furthermore, participants gained a deeper understanding of our work and what it's like to work here through a company introduction, a one-minute speech experience, and a Q&A session. The workplace experience concluded with a closing address from the president.

~Try your hand at piloting a UAV~
Everyone who participated actively tried out equipment they were using for the first time, and they were all seriously focused on piloting the aircraft.
In particular, a male student in his second year of junior high school demonstrated impressive piloting skills when he attempted a "nose-in circle," drawing a circle while keeping the aircraft pointed forward. The staff were astonished by his skill. One of the technicians in charge even exclaimed, "He might be better than me!" The event was a great success and created a lively atmosphere.

~Some students participated again this year~
Among the participants were some students who had also participated in last year's work experience program.
"I participated last year and found it very interesting, so I wanted to participate again this year," she said, and we are very pleased that she chose our workplace experience program again.

 We hope that this work experience has sparked some interest in the appeal of surveying and drone-based work, as well as in the work that supports local infrastructure.
Our company will continue to provide learning support and career experience opportunities to local children, contributing to the development of the next generation.