Corporate Information
Internships
In 2012 and 2014, Kawai welcomed interns from the U.S. and Canada into the fold; and we intend to continue to do so regularly.
Sponsoring internships not only allows us to support the entry of our interns into the workforce—it also gives us the chance to interact with students from overseas, or in other words talented individuals we'd never have the chance to meet otherwise. We enjoy the experience of having our preconceived notions challenged.
Meeting the Challenge of Working Overseas
One of Kawai's employees from our Engineering Department has been working in the United States since 2008. He decided to take advantage of the opportunity, having been recognized for his dedication to their work as well as for his linguistic skills. The avenues for potential business continue to widen further; and employees who have the power to take positive action are becoming more and more essential, both in Japan and overseas.
Here's a message that Mr. Kawai sent us during his time overseas:
"This isn't a job that you can do by just being handed the work. It wasn't because I happened to be studying English, or because the work came my way that I got this position. It's because I accomplished everything that I wanted to achieve that I got the results. I feel that Kawai Corporation is a place where they'll let me do the things I hope to do... and California is a great place to be during my stay in the U.S."
Cooperation with Regional Schools for the Disabled
Kawai Corporation provides a place for the disabled and the terminally ill to put their talents to use, and we are gradually creating an environment where everyone can work together. We have a long relationship with local schools for the disabled, and since May 2009, Kawai promotes the employment of these people. We're avid supporters of organizations that employ physically-disabled persons, and we're involved in activities in line with our ambitions to see Japan as "a place where the disabled can work—no questions asked".
The number of disabled persons that Kawai employs (as of October 2009) is 5.14% of the total people hired. If at all possible, we'd like to help each of these people to expand the field of what they can contribute to society.
What We've Learned From Our Elders
Many former employees of Kawai who have retired stay on as non-regular or part-time employees. Senior employees who have helped to support our company have a wealth of experience and many skills at their disposal. There are countless things we can learn from them aside from just how to work, such as the best way to communicate with others.
