OVERVIEW

The U.S.-Japan Council’s TOMODACHI Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) identifies, cultivates, and empowers a new generation of Japanese American leaders. Emerging Leaders participate in leadership education, design and implement original USJC programming, and develop powerful, lifelong personal and professional friendships. A new cohort of leaders aged 24-35 is selected annually to attend the Annual Conference, become USJC Associates, and join program alumni in bridging the future of the U.S.-Japan relationship.

2019 EMERGING LEADERS

In 2019, twelve Japanese American young professionals will be selected to attend the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference and Members Day in Los Angeles. The Conference is a forward-thinking public event where leading professionals and members of the U.S.-Japan community convene to explore cutting-edge topics that provide opportunities for growth and cooperation between the United States and Japan. By providing access to senior leaders and education on relevant topics, the program aims to motivate participants to promote strong and positive U.S.-Japan relations in their personal and professional lives. The TOMODACHI Emerging Leaders Program is currently in its 10th year.

Selected applicants will receive transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, and Conference registration. At the Conference they will become U.S.-Japan Council Associates with the first year’s membership dues waived (membership is normally by invitation and nomination).

Application details at: http://www.usjapancouncil.org/2019_elp_application