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Overview of Online Seminars
for Elementary school, Junior High School, High School,
and University Students

About UCC Group's
Online SDGs Seminars

Applications are open for elementary school,
junior high school, high school, and university students interested
in participating in its online seminars.

Our seminars focus mainly on introducing UCC Group initiatives in coffee
in the context of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The seminars allow participants to think about seemingly complex subjects through the familiar lens of coffee.

Overview

Target Audience
Elementary school, junior high school, high school, and university students (applications must be made by the school).
If you are a student who is interested in participating, please consult with your teacher about applying.
Type of Seminar
Online Seminar
Seminars will be held on Zoom. *We currently do not hold in-person seminars.
Contents/Theme

Please check by side-scrolling.

Program

The program will also feature mid-seminar quizzes to ensure a fun and interactive experience for participants.

Time
45min 60min 90min

■ Company Introduction

UCC Group is the world's only corporate group that has developed a vertically-integrated global coffee business from farm to cup.
By unlocking the power of coffee, we are working to create a better world filled with more happy moments and smiling faces for all.

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■ Coffee Basics

Coffee is a gift of nature that grows in tropical zones known commonly as the coffee belt.
Coffee is also an international crop that is significantly impacted by changes in the environment.

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  Bonus:
Introduction of
Coffee Trivia		  

■ About the SDGs

The SDGs are a set of global objectives covering a wide range of pressing issues that the world is working to solve by the year 2030.
Many of the challenges facing Japan and the coffee industry today are included within the SDGs.

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■ UCC Group's Sustainability Activities

At UCC, we have engaged in activities tied to the SDGs across our entire value chain, even before the SDGs themselves were established.
We promise to continue pursuing the true value of coffee, while contributing to global society and upholding the sense of ethics and responsibilities we have been committed to long-term.

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■ Group Work

[Theme] Thinking about how we can make a difference and announcing our commitment to action.
Discovering and learning are the first step of the process, group work takes students to the next step of the journey.

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*Depending on the time allotted, topics discussed may vary even for similar themes.

Seminar Schedule
Weekdays (10am to 5pm) excluding weekends and public holidays
*Dates will be confirmed upon consultation following your application.
Fee
Free
Number of Participants
Minimum 10 (consultation required for groups under 10)

  • 1.Any school in Japan can apply.
  • 2.Seminars are intended for a wide range of students from elementary school, junior high school, high school, and university classes.
  • 3.The content of the curriculum and length of each seminar may be adjusted upon consultation with UCC.
  • 4.Participation is free.
  • 5.Following the seminar, UCC will send the participating school a certificate of participation (PDF).

Process from Application to Seminar

  • 01

    Anytime

    The school's representative applies online using the application form.
    Click here to apply

  • 02

    Within 3 Days of Applying

    UCC sends an email to the school's representative confirming the desired content for the seminar. The date and content of the seminar are then decided and the computer operating environment confirmed.

  • 03

    One Week before the Seminar

    UCC sends a URL for the online seminar as well as a final confirmation of the seminar's content by email.

  • 04

    Day of the Seminar

    The seminar is held.

  • 05

    After the Seminar

    UCC sends a survey to the school's representative along with a certificate of participation (PDF).
    *The certificate of participation will be made out in the school's name. Names of individuals will not be included.

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    Following the Survey

    The seminar process is complete once the school's representative has filled out the survey.