News & Updates
USJETAA Welcomes Nihongo as a JET-Owned Business Sponsor for the Japanese Reading Group
USJETAA is thrilled to announce Nihongo as a JET-Owned Business Sponsor for the Japanese Reading Group!
Bonding Over Bans: Strengthening the US-Japan Tech Alliance Amid China’s Influence
Ian Wong (Nagasaki, 2022-2023)
On April 27, 2023, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan gave a speech at the Brookings Institution where he identified two crucial issues facing America: the hollowing out of America’s industrial base, and intensifying competition with China. These challenges, Sullivan argued, called for a rethinking of American domestic and foreign policy. What exactly did Sullivan mean?
JETs on Japan: October, 2024
ISO Freelance Writer- CLOSED
USJETAA is seeking freelance writers to write and publish monthly articles that showcase and highlight JETs and alumni who are contributing in innovative ways to the US-Japan relationship.
Japan Society of Boston Meets Sarah Yasuda (Tokyo, 2015-2017)
In October, Japan Society of Boston got to know Sarah Yasuda (Tokyo, 2015-2017). The JET program allowed her to connect with her heritage, explore her mother's hometown, and gain valuable teaching experience while fully immersing herself in the culture!
Career Compass Part 3: Driving Opportunities - The US-Japan Automotive Industry
This event will provide valuable insights into the Japanese automotive industry. Connect with professionals working in the field to learn about key career opportunities, industry trends, and effective networking strategies in Kentucky and Michigan, while also exploring broader national opportunities in this dynamic sector.
Photo of the Month: October 2024
October's Photo of the Month comes to us from Reid Efthymiou (Fukushima, 2024-Present).
Career Compass Part 2: Building a Career as a Japanese Language Educator
This event will dive into Japanese language teaching credentialing, licensure and approaches across Kentucky and Michigan. Join this impressive panel on Tues., Oct. 8 @7:30pm ET.
Microgrant Update: Empowering Girls in STEM with Minoh City’s Hack-A-Thon and STEM Library
Minoh City’s first Hack-A-Thon kicked off with a bang as middle school and high school girls across the city made their way to their first ever robotics and coding class.
This interview with current JET Adriana Nazarko (Osaka, 2022-205) delves into her project promoting sciences and advanced study in the US through a coding class completed entirely in English.