JETAA Chapter Leader Webinar Series
Supported by the Japan Foundation CGP and CLAIRThis series provides helpful information on chapter leadership to engage all officers of JET alumni chapters. Topics include information about developing membership, effective communications strategies, obtaining 501(c)(3) non-profit status, and more. Each webinar includes two or three speakers with expertise in the topic. View the webinars here!
Professional Development Webinar Series
This newly launched webinar series is intended to provide guidance and instruction to JET alumni across the country on a variety of careers and professional development topics. Topics include "How to become a Japanese teacher after JET," "How to find a career," "You’ve finished the JET Program. Now what?" and many more. Each webinar includes one to three speakers with expertise in the topic. View the webinars here!
2019 Webinars
From JET to Entrepreneur
Join us for a conversation with Harry Hill. The webinar shares Harry’s path from Coordinator of International Relations (CIR) to entrepreneur, his past and current business ventures, his continued commitment to U.S.-Japan relations, and advice for JET alumni interested in working in the Japanese business world after JET. Please check out the recording below:
Harry was a Mombusho English Fellow (precursor to JET) and CIR in Gifu-ken from 1985-1988.
What’s the big deal about bylaws?
This webinar covers one of the most essential parts of running your JETAA chapter – BYLAWS! Bylaws are the guiding document that provides a roadmap on how to run your chapter, make decisions, and handle issues. This webinar will cover the purpose of bylaws, key things to consider, when/how to update your bylaws, and more. We will also discuss election best practices and how to include them in your bylaws.
JET Program Informational Webinar
Originally held Oct 30, 2019 05:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Ever dreamed of living and working in Japan? Already interested in JET but not sure if you should take the leap? Join us for an Online Info Session co-hosted with the JET Program Coordinators at the Embassy of Japan in the US! This webinar will dig into the details of JET – departure schedule,
U.S. Embassy Microgrants for Current JETs
Please join USJETAA and representatives from the U.S. Embassy Tokyo to learn about the Microgrant Initiative for American JETs. This program awards “microgrants” (grants of small amounts of funding) to U.S. citizens who are participating in the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program. Grants ranging from $200 to $1,000 are given to JETs to fund activities and projects that promote English language education, encourage future travel and study in the United States,
Legal Eagles: Careers in Law
Interested in pursuing a law school or a career in the legal field? Join us to hear JET alumni talk about their experiences in pursuing a law degree, what they’ve done with their law degree and advice they have for those who are planning to pursue a career in law.
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Featured Speakers
Andy McCarthy (Akita,
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