A big thank you to all the participants who came to our joint networking event with the U.S. Consulate. We hope you enjoyed great conversations with some great company. We look forward to seeing you on April 22nd for our JETAA WJ Luncheon!
The JET Alumni Association Western Japan (JETAAWJ) will be hosting a two-day job hunting and business manners seminar in Osaka with Mori Kosan Co., Ltd., a firm that supports foreigners seeking employment in Japan. The seminar will be from 9:00 to 17:00 on May 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.), 2018. Attendees will learn things like: how to write a Japanese-style resume, prepare for an interview, exchange business cards, answer phone calls in Japanese, etc.
＊The seminar participation fee is 3500 yen (includes fee for networking event).
JETAA Western Japan is looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to join the officer team! Enrich the experience JET Alumni in Western Japan by working with JETAAWJ to provide useful and fun events and information.
Positions available:
Chair
Vice-Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
If you wish to run for election for any of these positions, please send a photo of yourself and your platform to jetaawjchair@gmail.com by Wednesday 21st February. In your platform, remember to include:
1. Where and when you were a JET, and in what capacity (ALT/CIR/SEA)
2. Current location: current city, prefecture
3. Brief history: what country (city, state), college degree, etc.
4. Employment info: current employer, work industry, or previous industries
5. Why you feel you are suited for this position
After the deadline passes, we will upload applicants’ platforms and hold a vote.
We look forward to receiving your platform!
JETAA Western Japan needs a logo!
Design our logo and receive a 5,000 yen Amazon gift card if your design is the winner.
You may want to take a look at some of the other chapters’ logos for inspiration.
How to apply:
Email jetaawjchair (at) gmail.com with your entry in .jpg format. Include your full name, years and location on JET, and the city or prefecture where you currently reside in Japan.
Deadline:
We must receive your entry by Friday June 30th.
Who can enter:
You must be a current JET or a JET Alum, living in Japan.
If your logo is chosen, it will be used on the website and on future JETAA Western Japan communications. By entering this contest, you consent to us using your logo freely.
Good luck, and we look forward to receiving your submission!
On Sunday April 9th, JETAA Western Japan members gathered at Trente et Un at the Kobe Portopia Hotel to honor the US Consul General Allen Greenberg and Mrs. Greenberg.
Seventeen people were in attendance, including the Consul General and his wife Haruko; Jay Klaphake, founder of TEDxKyoto and TEDx Ambassador; Yoshihiro Utsumi, Executive Director of the Japan Pearl Exporters’ Association;Ryan Hata, Alumni Relations chair for AJET; and current ALT Jeff Anderson, brother of Taylor Anderson.
The 2017-2018 chapter officers were also introduced and an overview of the year’s planned events were announced. A request was made for volunteers to help with the organization of the proposed JET Film Festival in honor of the JET Programme’s 30th anniversary.
10% of the cost of the event was donated by the restaurant to the Ashinaga Foundation which provides educational and emotional support to orphans around the world.
Welcome to the new JETAA Western Japan website! Find out what’s going on throughout Western Japan and get involved- sign up to make sure you stay in the loop. Contact us if you have any questions, requests or comments.
The website will be updated with more features, photos and information, so check back from time to time!
Why don’t you also join our Facebook group and say hello to other alumni?
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