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43210 Strengthen Ties with Stakeholders–2The Vocational Scholarship Program is currently operated only at Akebono Brake Fukushima Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The scholarship students live together in the corporate dormitory and work alternating shifts to pursue their studies while working. By using their pay to cover their course fees, they can graduate by their own efforts and acquire qualifications. Once they complete their qualifications, they will go on to work at other companies, or as kindergarten teachers or nursery workers. Today, more than 3,000 students have used this program that has continued for more than 50 years, including some second-generation recipients.We strive to maintain robust relationships with local residents through the provision of scholarship programs aimed at helping young people realize their dreams.Employment Rate of People with Disabilities in the Akebono GroupThe Ai-Museum which exhibits our brake technology was established in 2004 to commemorate Akebono Brake Industry’s 75th anniversary. The 800 m2 museum houses over 300 brake-related exhibits such as automobile brakes, motorcycle brakes, and rolling stock brakes. The progress of Akebono as a brake manufacturer can be seen through the historically valuable products and materials.September 2003Founding of Akebono 1232.33 2.311.721.64Statutory employment rate of people with disabilities2.0%3.753.884.033.913.403.373.473.172.882.941.922.00 2.022.031.982.052.202.282.322.32Akebono Brake and Akebono 1234.50%2.482.42Akebono 2.42%AKEBONO REPORT 2018 284.404.50Vocational Scholarship Program; Assisting Future Leaders in Their Pursuit of EducationSince 1965, Akebono has provided scholarships through its Vocational Scholarship Program, a program that allows students to earn wages by working at Akebono while also covering their academic fees for a period of three years. This program has supported junior college students earning degrees in early childhood education to acquire specialist qualifications in these fields.To-En-Ryo Awarded the 34th Fukushima Prefecture Architecture Cultural Prize’s Special Category PrizeOn the site of Fukushima Manufacturing is a dormitory called “To-En-Ryo” to support the scholarship students. As the dormitory, which was built in 1971, had aged, a new dormitory was built in 2016. The new building includes various innovations to make it easier to study while working.In January 2018, To-En-Ryo was awarded the 34th Fukushima Prefecture Architecture Cultural Awards’ Special Category Prize sponsored by Fukushima Prefecture. The dormitory’s living space was highly acclaimed for the bright living space and sense of unity it produces, especially the hall that becomes an amphitheater when the partition is closed and the open staircase.Employment of People with DisabilitiesAkebono 123 Co., Ltd., a special-purpose subsidiary of the Akebono Group that provides employment for people with disabilities, is working to help them achieve personal growth through duties. In April 2016, Akebono was designated as an Excellent Saitama Prefecture Disability-Inclusive Employer for a fourth consecutive year (10th time). The prefecture recognized Akebono’s proactive initiatives to create workplaces where people with disabilities can use their abilities.Ai-MuseumAkebono’s employment ratio for workers with disabilities as of the end of fiscal 2017 stood at 2.42%, higher than the statutory rate of 2.0%.Exterior view of To-En-RyoInterior view of To-En-Ryo(%)520042005Open: Every Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017 Akebono Brake and Akebono 123 (FY) AkebonoTogether with Local Communities