PLS Newsletter - July 29th, 2022
PLS Sister School Business Chat
Recruiting Monitors
July 29, 2022
Dear sister school members,
We are seeking volunteer monitors to take part in a trial of the PLS Sister School Business Chat proposed by Miwako Andrews of Adventure English in Tochigi at this year’s convention.
What is "PLS Sister School Business Chat?”
This is an online space where sister school members can chat freely on various topics on a daily basis. The purpose is to increase communication among members, allowing them to connect directly with other sister schools, exchange information, create specific group discussions, and offer advice and consultation. The platform for this chat system will be Slack.
Examples of groups that may be created
Event-sharing.
How to improve social media interactions with customers.
How to improve infant classes.
Group for business representatives.
Admin chat.
Trial schedule
Initially, we would like to recruit managers and owners for a planned trial period of about three months, in cooperation with Adventure English.
If the initial trial is successful, we intend to continue with expanded access to more monitors.
Based on the success of the trial, we will decide whether to proceed with a formal launch or cancel the project.
Monitors
The initial trial period will be open to owners and managers, and Japanese will be the primary language. Applicants should be able to perform basic operations for general internet services on a PC or smartphone, such as creating accounts, and downloading applications.
Those with experience using Chatworks, Slack, Discord, etc. are encouraged to participate.
We ask that all monitors actively participate in Zoom meetings to provide feedback.
These are scheduled for September 1, 13, and 29, from 13:00-14:00.
How to apply
Send an e-mail to honbu@pls-pec.co.jp with the subject line “PLS Sister School Business Chat Monitoring Application”.
Include your name, school name, position, and preferred contact e-mail address.
Install Slack on your PC, tablet and/or smartphone.
The deadline for applications is August 17.
Thank you for your consideration.
PLS Group Head Office
Fall Seminars
Resumption of in-person training
For the last two years, we have held training seminars online. We feel that these seminars have been effective, but have always maintained that there is no substitute for in-person training. Although daily Covid-19 case numbers are again rising, we have decided that we cannot delay in-person training any longer. However, in an effort to make the seminar as safe as possible, there will be some changes to the format, including:
The seminar will be a one-day event.
To make the most of limited time, the seminar will focus on hands-on practice over lectures.
The number of attendees will be limited.
Click HERE to register.
Please note that the seminar is subject to changes or cancellation depending on the circumstances at the time. We will endeavour to let you know as soon as possible should anything arise.
We look forward to receiving your application and seeing you in-person in September.
The PLS Training Team
Seminar Details
Tokyo
Location: PLS Hamadayama School
Date/Time: Sunday, September 4 10:00-17:00
Monday, September 5 10:00-17:00
Capacity: 15 attendees per day
Each day is a separate one-day seminar; places will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate your preferred date in your application. If the number of applicants for either date exceeds the capacity, we may ask you to change your date.
Osaka
Location: 大阪写真会館 (Osaka Shashinkaikan) 5F
Date & Time: Sunday, September 11 10:00-17:00
Capacity: 15 attendees
Training style:
As many attendees would have already participated in online lectures, we plan to focus on hands-on practice and well as reviewing important points. If you are attending PLS training for the first time, please contact us for more information.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 23
Fee (excluding tax): First-time participants: 15,000 yen
Attendees who participated in a one-day online Seminar 1 (2020-21) ⇒ 10,000 yen
Attendees who participated in a two-day online Seminar 1 (spring 2022) ⇒ 7,500 yen
Advance notice: Seminar 2
Tokyo: Sunday, October 2
Monday, October 3
*Each day is a separate one-day seminar; places will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Osaka: Sunday, October 9
If you have any questions, please contact us.
03-5306-5991
kyozai@pls-pec.co.jp