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First off Projects, a business community for high school and university students, is pleased to announce the relaunch of the LINE version of Mirai Navi "Shiro-chan" and the renewal of its homepage.Mirai Navi Shiro-chan is a career guidance AI created with the desire to inform junior high and high school students that diverse career options exist beyond "university entrance." It has been used by many high school students since its launch in August 2024, serving as a partner for students who feel uncomfortable following the "same path as everyone else" to consider their own unique career paths and ways of life through dialogue with the AI and self-analysis.To enable career counseling in a more familiar environment, the LINE version of Shiro-chan has now been released. The LINE version was also available at the initial release but was temporarily closed due to enhanced security measures accompanying an increase in users. With its renewed revival, high school students can now easily consult about their career paths anytime through the LINE app they use daily.In addition, the homepage and logo design and structure have been reviewed and improved to make Shiro-chan's features and functions easier to understand, even for first-time users.■Shiro-chanhttps://shirochan.studymeter.jp/Update Highlights1 Easy Career Counseling Anytime via LINEThe release of the LINE version of Shiro-chan allows users to directly consult about their career paths through the familiar LINE app.For example, you can deepen your thoughts through dialogue with the AI on topics such as:- Not knowing what you want to do in the future- Wanting to know options other than university entrance- Wanting to know your strengths and what you are suited forIt is characterized by the ability to consult immediately when you think of it, such as on the train home from school, during breaks, or before going to sleep.Furthermore, the web version of Shiro-chan continues to offer the "Career Encyclopedia," where you can read interviews with seniors who chose diverse paths such as entrepreneurship, working holidays, overseas universities, vocational schools, and correspondence schools.The Career Encyclopedia features the reasons why seniors chose their paths, their concerns during career selection, and advice for high school students. By using it in conjunction with the LINE version of Shiro-chan, you can consider your own unique career path while referencing the experiences of actual seniors.2 Homepage RenewedThe structure, color scheme, and design of the top page have been reviewed and improved to more clearly present Shiro-chan's functions and usage. In addition to the existing blue and white color scheme, the new addition of yellow has refreshed the design to be more approachable and impressive.Furthermore, the design of the access routes to main functions such as career counseling and the Career Encyclopedia has been improved, allowing even first-time high school users to start searching for a suitable career path without getting lost.3 Logo RenewedTo coincide with this update, Shiro-chan's logo has been renewed.The new logo features the paw print of Shiro-chan's image character, a dog. This paw print symbolizes the "trajectory of one's career path," moving step by step towards one's desired self and future.Additionally, the design on the right side of the logo intentionally extends slightly beyond the frame, expressing the desire for users to "forge their own path without being bound by existing common sense or assumptions."Shiro-chan aims to create a society where each individual can find their own unique career path and way of life, without being confined by the fixed notion that "university entrance is the norm." This logo renewal embodies this aspiration, along with the wish for high school students to take a step forward into their envisioned futures with excitement and freedom.About First off ProjectsFirst off Projects is a business community for high school and university students. It serves as a research institution for Study Meter Co., Ltd., which provides IT training services for corporations. In exchange for funding and learning opportunities, members develop services based on their interests and create learning reports, providing the company with insights into new technologies and case studies of new business creation.Study Meter Co., Ltd.Dedicated to guiding individuals, companies, children, and society's future one step forward, the company supports digital human resource development, planning and development of online learning services, and new business development. With a vision to realize a "world that inspires challenges," they support individuals who wish to take a new step.【Company Profile】Location: Toho Hibiya Building 9F, Business Airport Hibiya, 1-2-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Asahi MinowaEstablished: July 7, 2020Company URL: https://studymeter.jp/Business Activities: Development of IT and Digital Human Resources | Provision of Online Learning Services | Planning and Development of Education-Related Businesses