Whether you're mid-contract, freshly off JET, currently navigating life in Japan or an alum considering returning, you're not alone. More JET alums than ever are choosing to put down roots in Japan, but the reality of making that work? Not always talked about openly.

That's exactly what this series is for. Throughout April, USJETAA and JETAA Tokyo offer a 3-part series covering key aspects of living and working in Japan post-JET. Join one or all discussions in the series. We’ve got you.

Join us on Tues, April 21 at 7pm ET / Wed, April 22 at 8am JT to explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating careers in K-12 and higher education.

For the second installment of our Career Coaching Series, Kristy Ishii (Gunma, 2016-2018) will lead Define Your Career Direction, a workshop designed to help turn a nonlinear path into a more strategic next step, grounded in clarity, market awareness, and decisive action.

For our first-ever installment of the Career Coaching Collective, the topic is “The AI Career Advantage,” led by Tsehay Wright (Nagano, 2015–2017). This series is designed to take participants from an “overwhelmed applicant” to a more strategic candidate.

The job market has evolved, and this series emphasizes that your search strategy needs to evolve with it rather than relying on AI to “write for you”.

Join us on Tuesday, Dec 9th, 7 -8:30pm ET to explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating career opportunities in K-12 and higher education.

Join us on Friday, May 9th, 7 -8:30pm ET to explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating career opportunities in K-12 and higher education.

USJETAA is offering subsidized, one-on-one career coaching sessions with experienced JET alumni career coaches. Availability is limited to USJETAA members, and appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one coaching session per registrant. $25 for a one-hour session.

Join us for our Career Ascent career development seminars and networking events.

These are specifically designed for professionals and career changers. They offer a valuable opportunity to enhance career-building skills and expand your professional network.

Attend one or both of the two professional-oriented webinars to level up your career aspirations with actionable insights from industry leaders. Then connect with career experts and fellow JET alums through a structured, intimate virtual networking session.