April 1, 2021 Start of Accepting Applications for FY2021 Telework Manager Consultation Project

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) starts the fiscal 2021 Telework Manager Consultation Project today. In this project, experts (telework managers) who have telework knowledge and know-how will provide advice and information directly to companies and organizations considering the introduction of telework.

1. Overview of FY2021 Telework Manager Consultation Project

1. Applicable organizations

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  Private companies (such as joint-stock companies, unlimited partnership, limited share partnerships, limited liability companies, or non-profit corporations)
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  Local governments, such as prefectures, municipalities, and similar organizations

2. Consultation content

Explanation of the effect of telework, a method of system introduction, advice on security measures, support for introduction, etc.

3. Application acceptance period

Thursday, April 1, 2021, through early in March 2022 (Scheduled)

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  The end date of the period will be announced on the website of the Telework Manager Consultation Project (https://teleworkmanager.go.jp/) as soon as it is confirmed.

4. Implementation method

By web conferencing, telephone, or visiting

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  To prevent novel coronavirus infections, depending on the situation, dispatched visits nationwide or in some areas may be canceled, and consultations may only be made via web conferencing or telephone.

5. Fee

Consulting fee: Free
Communication costs related to consulting (telephone charges, internet communication charges): Actual costs are to be borne by applicants

2. Contact information

Contact the entity specified below for details of the application procedure.
[Entity consigned by MIC]
Secretariat of Telework Manager Consultation Project, NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, Inc.
〒102-0093
JA Kyosai Building 9F, 2-7-9 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093
Phone: 044-299-7084 (Secretariat Call Center: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays)
Email: twm(at)nttdata-strategy.com

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