Opportunities to Strengthen Japan-Alabama Ties: Careers at Japanese Companies and How to Get There
Co-hosted by JET Alumni Association Southeast – Alabama sub-chapter, Japan America Society of Alabama, and University of Alabama through a grant received from Sasakawa USA and U.S. JET Alumni Association
Sunday, September 15th
University of Alabama, Birmingham Room
2:00 PM Registration, Networking
2:30 PM Welcome remarks and Introductions
Joy Champaloux*, Program Officer, Sasakawa USA
Ms. Raven McKenzie*, Education Abroad Advisor, University of Alabama; Co-leader, JETAA Southeast – Alabama sub-chapter
Jolie Thevenot, Executive Director, Japan-America Society of Alabama
2:45 PM Keynote Address: What are U.S.-Japan ties and contributions to the State of Alabama?
Mr. Mark Jackson, Honorary Consul of Japan in Birmingham, AL; CEO and Chairman of Moreson Conferencing; Chairman of Birmingham Sister Cities Commission
3:00 PM Panel Discussion #1: Perspectives about Working with Japanese Companies in the United States
Moderator/Speaker: Mr. Trevin Dye*, Assistant Director, Business Development Team, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Atlanta
Additional speakers:
Ms. Charleen Butler, Associate Relations Team, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Mr. Mark Jackson, Honorary Consul of Japan in Birmingham, AL; CEO and Chairman of Moreson Conferencing
4:00 PM Break
4:10 PM Panel Discussion #2: Opportunities to gain International Experience in Japan
Speakers:
Ms. Raven McKenzie*, Education Abroad Advisor, University of Alabama; Co-leader, JETAA Southeast – Alabama sub-chapter
Ms. Mellissa Takeuchi*, Special Assistant at the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta, JET Program Coordinator
Ms. Valerie Stewart*, Vendor & Marketing Coordinator, LesConcierges; Treasurer, JETAA Southeast
Moderator: Ms. Jolie Thevenot, Executive Director, Japan-America Society of Alabama
5:00 PM Thank You Remarks and Introduction of Ms. Minami
Ingrid Galinat*, Co-leader, JETAA Southeast – Alabama sub-chapter; Assistant Director, International Programs at The University of West Alabama
5:05 PM Short Japanese Business Etiquette Demonstration
Yoko Minami, Japanese Outreach and Initiative Coordinator, University of West Alabama
5:10 PM Light Meal and Networking
6:00 PM Conclude
