In order to revitalize the local area and to deepen the understanding of occupations, organization of shopping streets or other groups organize an event which gives junior and senior high school students an opportunity to experience businesses, and such an event is sometimes called 'experiencing decchi' (in places like Osaka).
また、商店街などが地域活性化と職業への理解を深めてもらうため、中高生に業務を体験してもらうイベントを「丁稚体験」と呼ぶケースがある。（大阪など）