Reopening of Kaigo Job Academy (Updated)

　We extend our condolences to the families of those who have passed away as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and extend our sympathies to all those who have been infected. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude for the medical care and elderly care professionals and all those who are working on the front lines to prevent and respond to the spread of infection.
　SMS Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Natsuki Goto) temporarily closed all the “Kaigo Job Academy” schools from April 8 to May 31, 2020, in response to the government's states of emergency declaration following the spread of COVID-19.
　We are announcing that lectures will resume on Monday, June 1, as the government lifted the state of emergency declaration.


■Date to Resume Lectures
　June 1, 2020

■Applicable Schools
　- Tokyo (Shinjuku, Akihabara, Machida, Tachikawa, Kitasenju)
　- Saitama (Omiya)
　- Chiba (Nishi-Funabashi, Chiba, Kashiwa)
　- Kanagawa (Yokohama, Fujisawa, Mizonokuchi)
　- Aichi (Nagoya)
　- Osaka (Tennoji, Shin-Osaka, Fuse, Osaka-Umeda, Hirakata)
　- Hyogo (Sannomiya, Himeji)

　With the top priority on ensuring the health and safety of students, instructors and other stakeholders, and on preventing the further spread of COVID-19 infections, SMS Group is taking necessary measures to contribute to society through its business activity. We will continue to take appropriate actions based on governmental policies and action plans while monitoring changes in the situation.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.


＜Update History＞
　June 1,2020: Updated to announce that lectures will resume on June 1
　May15, 2020: Updated the status of the emergency declaration
　May 5, 2020: Extended the period of implementation to May 31, 2020
　April 8, 2020: Released the initial announcement