Grateful Tears Echo: 249 Learners Marking Individual Ventures - Toyota Technical Proficiency Academy Graduation Event
Toyota Technical Skills Academy Graduation Highlights Unique Paths and Family Support
In a touching ceremony held on February 20, the Toyota Technical Skills Academy celebrated the graduation of 249 students, including Ririka Ando, the only woman in her new workplace. Chairman Akio Toyoda, who has participated in the graduation ceremony every year during his presidency and continued to do so this year as chairman, addressed the graduates, offering advice and words of encouragement.
During his speech, Akio Toyoda addressed the graduates as oyaji, a term that translates to "father" or "dad". He emphasised the importance of each student having a unique path to follow, encouraging them to persevere, be confident, show mutual respect, and contribute positively to teamwork and innovation.
Ririka Ando, who will be the only woman in her new workplace, asked Chairman Toyoda for advice about making her workplace welcoming to women. Although the exact advice given cannot be confirmed from the search results, Toyota’s leadership often emphasises these qualities when addressing graduates, including those entering traditionally male-dominated fields.
The graduation ceremony was filled with tearful words of gratitude during family reunions, with many graduates expressing their appreciation for their parents' support. Raimu Okada, a graduate from the high school course and representative of the graduates, spoke about his admiration for his father, who also works at Toyota, and his determination to become a Toyota employee. He also mentioned friendly competition with classmates during his time at the academy.
The video of the second half of the ceremony, including Chairman Toyoda's response to Ririka Ando's question, is available for viewing. The speech given by Raimu Okada, as well as other graduates' words of gratitude to their parents, can be found on Toyota Times News.
The Toyota Times News also covered the graduation and featured a close-up look at some graduates in the days leading up to the ceremony. The graduates are now embarking on their individual paths, with a total of 249 unique paths being followed.
As Japan's graduation season gets underway, this news article provides an early look into the celebrations at the Toyota Technical Skills Academy. The ceremony was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the graduates, as well as the support of their families and Toyota's leadership.
In the spirit of Toyota's leadership, Akio Toyoda encouraged the graduates to prioritize personal growth and self-development, emphasizing the importance of unique paths, perseverance, and teamwork. Inspired by his father and driven by friendly competition, Raimu Okada expressed a determination to contribute positively to his chosen field through education and self-development, following a unique path towards personal growth.
