Kanagawa Institute of Technology Concludes Educational Exchange Agreement with the Shizuoka Prefecture Association of Technical High School Principals
Kanagawa Institute of Technology (KAIT) has concluded an agreement on educational exchange with the Shizuoka Prefecture Association of Technical High School Principals. The signing ceremony took place on June 5 at Shizuoka Prefectural High School of Science and Technology, where the Association’s secretariat is based. [〈高大連携〉静岡県工...| 神奈川工科大学]
The agreement was formally executed by Mr. Mitsugu Ohsawa, Chair of the Association and Principal of Shizuoka Prefectural High School of Science and Technology, and Professor Tetsuri Inoue, President of KAIT. Following the signing, both representatives engaged in a constructive exchange of views regarding future avenues of collaboration.
Mr. Ohsawa remarked:
“The Association comprises 18 member institutions, including 16 public and 2 private high schools, encompassing not only technical high schools but also comprehensive high schools offering technical curricula. Given that KAIT maintains faculties spanning engineering, information sciences, and healthcare, we anticipate that this partnership will broaden students’ perspectives by exposing them to the diverse disciplines within science and engineering. Furthermore, we intend to leverage the University’s advanced facilities and equipment to provide students with enriched, hands-on learning experiences. As many students in Shizuoka’s technical high schools demonstrate a strong aspiration to pursue higher education, we also look forward to enhanced support for their progression to university study.”
Professor Tetsuri Inoue stated:
“Founded in 1963 during a period of rapid industrialization in Japan, KAIT was established in Atsugi with a mission to cultivate engineering talent. Since then, the University has continuously developed professionals capable of contributing on both national and global stages, particularly in the fields of information technology and health sciences. In recent years, however, we have observed a decline in the number of students pursuing science and engineering disciplines, which we regard as a matter of pressing concern. We believe it is essential to deepen awareness and understanding of these fields among junior and senior high school students. Through this agreement, we are committed to conveying the significance and appeal of science and engineering to the next generation.”