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
No-nonsense Linkedin Basics Just for JETs
Not sure about how to best use Linkedin? Confused about what should go on your Linkedin page? This webinar will teach you how to customize your Linkedin profile and make it stand out to potential employers. Join to learn strategies for using LinkedIn to maximize your future opportunities. Register to get the Zoom sign on details direct to you email inbox.
FEATURED SPEAKER
Kamara Toffolo (Gunma, 2007-2008) is a resume writer,
501c3 Status Basics
Join USJETAA to learn how JET Alumni Chapters go through the 501c3 process. Our speakers will go over the pros and cons to obtaining 501c3 status, provide key recommendations for things to prepare in advance, and discuss any lessons they learned along the way.
SPEAKERS
Brenda McKinney (Hyogo, 2006-2009) was most recently the president of JETAANY. From 2009 to the present, she has also been involved with JETAA chapters in New England,
Careers in Communications and Marketing for JETs
Are you a JET or JET alumni interested in going into the communications and marketing field? In this webinar, the speakers will share their journey from JET to their careers, specifics about what their jobs entail, and advice for those considering a similar career path.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Jessica Kennett Cork is Vice President of Public Relations and Communications at YKK Corporation of America. Her primary responsibilities include managing public relations and corporate communications for YKK Corporation’s North and Central America Group;
Organizing Marquee Events
This webinar will go into detail about the conceptualization, planning, and execution of large scale events for your JETAA chapter. Using case studies from JETAANY and JETAA Heartland, the presenters will take you soup to nuts through the basics and teach you best practices to apply to events both large and small.
When: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Brenda McKinney (Hyogo,
Role of the JETAA Chapter President
It can be difficult to take on the role of JETAA chapter president! This webinar is here to help. JETAA USA country representatives and JET alumni chapter presidents will sharing their experiences and give advice. They will share what role they play in their alumni chapters, ways to grow a smaller alumni chapter, and the how and why of having co-presidents.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Monica Yuki &
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