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The Japanese government certifies small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that actively promote youth employment and provide a good working environment as "Youth Support Certified Companies" (, Yūsu Ēru Nintei Kigyō) based on the Youth Employment Promotion Act. These certified companies are eligible for various benefits, including:

1. Priority PR at Hello Work and other job placement offices
2. Participation in job interview events
3. Use of a certified mark on their products and advertisements
4. Increased assistance for employment-related subsidies
5. Low-interest financing from the Japan Finance Corporation
6. Preferential treatment in public procurement

To be certified, companies must meet certain criteria, including:

1. Having a policy for human resource development and education
2. Having a low turnover rate for new graduates
3. Providing a good working environment, including reasonable working hours and paid leave
4. Having a system for supporting employees' career development
5. Not having any major labor law violations

Companies that do not meet the certification criteria but are still actively promoting youth employment can apply for the "Youth Support Declaration Company" (, Wakamono Ōen Sengen Kigyō) program, which provides some benefits, including priority PR and participation in job interview events.