USJETAA Welcomes JETPrep as Our Newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!

USJETAA is excited to welcome JETPrep as our newest JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsor!

Marti Deyo (Aomori, 2004-2009) and her team created JETPrep, JETThrive, and JETNext, all under Positive Global Learning, to support JETs at different stages of their journey. These programs help participants understand their motivations for joining JET, navigate challenges, and build strong cultural and community connections to continue feeling part of the wider community.

We’re happy to have them as part of the JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsorship community and look forward to sharing updates about their programs and resources with you.

Here is a warm welcome from Marti, in her own words, on why she chose to join our JET Alum-Owned Business Sponsorship community:

My name is Marti Deyo, and my years on JET were truly transformational. From 2004–2009, I served in Aomori Prefecture—first as an Assistant Language Teacher across elementary, junior high, high school, college, and adult classes, and later as a Prefectural Advisor. Those experiences lit a fire in me—not only to teach and connect, but to support others in building adaptability, community, and purpose.

We created JETPrep, JETThrive, and JETNext because we saw how many JETs arrived eager and ready to learn, yet sometimes without the tools to reflect, normalize challenges, or map their goals. These programs exist to meet participants at every step along the way—helping them prepare, thrive, and carry their JET experience forward into what comes next.

We can’t wait to journey with you!

If you are a JET alum who is in a position to
support the work we do at USJETAA through your company or business,
please reach out!