JETAADC at Sakura Matsuri

21 Apr 2024

JETAADC at Sakura Matsuri

by JETAADC | posted in: Events, JET, JETAADC, Outreach, Volunteer | 0

Last weekend, a whole crew of JETAADC members were excited to volunteer another year at the Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC)‘s annual Sakura Matsuri from April 13-14. JETAADC would like to express their gratitude to the Embassy of Japan … Continued

12 Apr 2024

JETAADC at Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko’s Arrival Ceremony at the White House

by JETAADC | posted in: Events, JET, JETAADC, Professional Development | 0

On April 10, JETAADC and the greater JET alumni community in the Washington, DC metropolitan area were honored to be able to attend the White House’s Arrival Ceremony for Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko. On … Continued

7 Apr 2024

2024-2025 JETAADC Election Results

by JETAADC | posted in: JET, JETAADC | 0

A big omedetou gozaimasu to the newly elected JETAADC Board for 2024-2025! Thank you to all JETAADC members who voted online or joined the live election meeting! The election results for 2024-2025 are as listed below. JETAADC Board for 2024-2025 … Continued

28 Mar 2024

Save the Date: JETAADC Elections

by JETAADC | posted in: Events, JET, JETAADC, Online | 0

We invite you — all JET alumni and Friends of JET — to participate in the 2024-2025 JETAADC Board Elections! You can choose to vote through a virtual ballot or join us and vote during our virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 3, at 6:00pm EDT. … Continued

24 Mar 2024

JETs@State and JETAADC Speaker Panel

by JETAADC | posted in: Events, JET, JETAADC, Professional Development, Returnee | 0

Join JETs@State and JETAADC for a Panel Speaker event hosted by the U.S. Department of State at the Harry S. Truman (HST) building! This event will be an opportunity to hear from three experienced professionals with careers in U.S.-Japan and U.S.-East Asia … Continued

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Sakura Matsuri
Sakura Matsuri

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April 13, 2024 - April 14, 2024 @
Pennsylvania & Constitution Aves. 3rd-7th St NW, Washington DC

Calling all JET alumni in the DMV! The JET Program Office is hosting a booth again at Sakura Matsuri on the weekend of April 13 and 14 and is looking for JET alumni to volunteer at their booth. All volunteers will receive a free entry pass to the Sakura Matsuri Street Festival!

Time & Date: Saturday, April 13, 10:30am – 6:00pm; Sunday, April 14, 10:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Pennsylvania & Constitution Aves, between 3rd and 7th Streets NW, Washington DC (Volunteers will know the exact booth location once it’s decided.)
Time: There will be 2 shifts available per day.
Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm; 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 1:00pm; 1:00pm – 4:00pm
*Although the event itself begins at 10:30am on Saturday and Sunday, for set-up purposes, the morning volunteer shifts start at 10:00am.
*If you would like to volunteer but can’t commit to a full shift, please let the JET Program Office know when you complete the interest survey linked below.

Duties: Help run the booth activity (TBD) and share your experience with the JET Program and knowledge of Japan with festival-goers. Let’s get more people interested in applying to the JET Program!
Refreshments: The JET Program Office will provide drinks to keep up everyone’s energy (snacks TBC), and there will be a variety of food stalls nearby where you can purchase larger meals.

Please fill out the survey below to indicate your interest and availability for shifts. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, March 26, 5:00pm EDT. Volunteers will be contacted about shift assignments during the last week of March. If you have any questions, please contact jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp.

Please indicate your interest in volunteering by filling out the following interest survey.

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JETs@State and JETAA…
JETs@State and JETAADC Speaker Panel

1 day from now

April 26, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20451, USA

Join JETs@State and JETAADC for a Panel Speaker event hosted by the U.S. Department of State at the Harry S. Truman (HST) building! This event will be an opportunity to hear from three experienced professionals with careers in U.S.-Japan and U.S.-East Asia international affairs about the ways that JET enhanced and/or catalyzed their East Asia-focused career paths. It also is a chance to connect with former JETs currently working at the State Department. Recently returned JETs are especially welcome to attend!

This event will feature the following speakers who will briefly discuss their Japan-related professional experiences:

Kemy Monahan: Outgoing Deputy Chief of Mission, Tokyo
Andrew Lee: Deputy Director, Office of Japan Affairs, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Ben Parisi: Multilateral Unit Chief, Office of Multilateral Strategy and Personnel Bureau of International Organizations

Event Details:

When: Friday, April 26, 2024, 4:00pm-5:00pm EDT
Where: HST 5th Floor Reception Area (directly across from the 21st Street/Diplomacy Center elevators on the 5th floor)
In-person attendance only and light snacks will be served!

Please email any questions to Ari Wyckoff (Iwate, 2002-2003), Outreach and Events Coordinator for JETs@State.

The deadline to register is Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please click the link to register.

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