News & Updates
University Partnership: Master in Management Scholarship from Temple University, Japan Campus
Thinking about pursuing a Master in Management degree in Japan?
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is generously offering an exclusive scholarship grant for JET Program alumni enrolling in their Master in Management (MiM) program in addition to their Graduate College of Education and Continuing Education courses already available.
Current US JETs: 2024 Microgrant Applications are OPEN!
As the summer semester winds down and you look toward the fall, you may be ready to shake things up and bring something new and innovative to your school or community. To help bring your ideas to life, we invite you to apply for a microgrant to support your project. Application deadline is July 31, 2024.
USJETAA welcomes Pasona NA as a Corporate Sponsor
USJETAA welcomes Pasona NA as our newest corporate sponsor!
Photo of the Month: July 2024
Our July 2024 Photo of the Month comes from current JET Taylor Hamada (Kyoto, 2019-present) who took on an important role facilitating a sister-city exchange between Delray Beach, Florida and Miyazu-shi, Kyoto.
The Wonderful World of Summer Festivals in Japan
The extraordinary Gion Matsuri Festival in Kyoto resumed last year after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic and current JET Monica Narang was lucky enough to be smack dab in the middle of all the action.
Read about her experience attending one of the largest and most famous festivals in Japan last year in this AJET CONNECT article.
Japan Society of Boston Meets Jake Lester (Tottori, 2017-2021)
In June of 2024, Japan Society of Boston got to know Jake Lester (Tottori, 2017-2021) as he discussed his upcoming album about his experiences in Japan and the struggles of adjusting to life back in the US.
Senpai Spotlight: Ticket to a Career in Tourism
In this Senpai Spotlight, Jonathan Lucas (Shizuoka, 2016-2019), MICE Promotions Specialist & IGLTA 2024 Coordinator, Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau , explains how he got his start in the tourism industry.
NEW! University Partnership: UPenn Graduate School of Education
USJETAA has partnered with the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (UPenn GSE) to offer scholarship opportunities to our JET alumni.