The following programs were supported by the Chapter Grant Program for JETAA Chapters and Sub-Chapters, a program partnership funded by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA and administered by USJETAA.
JETAA DC - Mentorship Program
JETAA Chicago - J-Talks
JETAA Southern California - Kizuna: Connecting Little Tokyo's Past and Present
JETAADC Mentorship Program
Project Date: July 2020 – January ...READ MORE »
USJETAA Partners with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA) to administer a Chapter Grant program for JET alumni chapters. Sasakawa USA provides the funding and support to the JETAA chapter in conjunction with USJETAA. USJETAA and Sasakawa USA mentor JET alumni associations and through the process of conceptualizing and executing their projects alongside them help chapters learn best ...READ MORE »
Since the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program was founded in 1987, more than 36,000 Americans have worked in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan. Upon their return to the United States, many of these alumni have contributed their in-depth and nuanced understanding of Japan to enhance cross-cultural understanding and U.S.-Japan bilateral relations in their personal and ...READ MORE »
by Kim McMillen (Fukui, 2006-2008), Program & Assessment Consultant for USJETAA
Sponsored by the 2019-2020 Sasakawa USA/USJETAA Chapter Grant Program
JET Alumni gathered in Washington, D.C. on November 7, 2019 to honor JETAA achievements and to continue the momentum of growth as chapters across the United States begin to enter maturity by celebrating their 30th anniversaries. JET alumni representing the first cohort ...READ MORE »
USJETAA was pleased to co-sponsor an event by the JET Alumni Association Southeast (JETAASE) Alabama subchapter through our Chapter Grant Program funded by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA. The event, Opportunities to Strengthen Japan-Alabama Ties, took place at the University of Alabama campus on Sunday, September 15, 2019. It was co-hosted by JETAASE Alabama, Japan-America Society of Alabama, and the ...READ MORE »
March 12, 2019
The purpose of the Chapter Grant Program is to provide support for JETAA chapters to expand their capacity to provide programming that furthers the U.S.-Japan relationship in their local communities. This program is funded by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA. The projects targeted the needs of the members of the U.S.-Japan community, particularly JET alumni, and specific ...READ MORE »
On February 10th 2019, the New England JET Alumni Association (NEJETAA) and the Japan Society of Boston (JSB) co-hosted and event “From Kyoto to Boston: Exploring the History and Cultural Significance of Japanese Kimono.” The event educated attendees on the cultural significance of Japanese kimono and history of cross-cultural exchange in arts and fashion related to strengthening ...READ MORE »
USJETAA partnered with Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (SPFUSA) to provide grants to JETAA Chapters and Subchapters across the United States from fall 2017 – spring 2018. As part of USJETAA’s mission to support the network of JETAA Chapters and alumni across the country, the SPFUSA/USJETAA grant provided a direct avenue for USJETAA to assist chapters in providing programming ...READ MORE »
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