Supporting Multicultural Youth.pdf

The "Foreign Roots Youth Future Creation Study Group" discussed the challenges faced by foreign-rooted high school students and young adults, including "creating a place to belong" and "developing human resources for regional seniors." Key points include:

Middle school and high school students from foreign roots face difficulties in school and at home, with some unable to attend school due to language barriers.
High school students and young adults from foreign roots face economic difficulties, with many working part-time jobs and lacking a clear future outlook.
Support for elementary and middle school students is crucial, with staff participation and role models helping to foster self-affirmation.
Collaboration with schools, such as Daishi High School and Kawasaki High School, is essential for providing multilingual education and support.
The number of participants in foreign-rooted learning support programs has increased significantly, from 4 middle school students in 2004 to 73 students in 2021.
The high school dropout rate for foreign-rooted students is approximately 10 times higher than that of Japanese students, with 9.6% of foreign-rooted students dropping out compared to 1.3% of Japanese students.
* The non-regular employment rate for foreign-rooted students is also higher, at 40.3% compared to 4.3% for Japanese students.