The JET Alumni Association of Washington, DC (JETAADC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We welcome all former and current participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program – as well as “Friends of JET” – residing in the greater Washington, DC area. We are the oldest chapter in the nation and, with over 500 members, we are also one of the largest and most active.
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The JET Ambassadors Program
The JET Ambassadors Program is a volunteer-based program allowing JET alumni to visit interested schools in DC, Maryland, and Virginia and share their experiences from Japan! They provide interactive, self-designed presentations on topics... READ MORE
JETS@STATE & JETAADC NETWORK EVENT
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm2201 C Street NW (Harry S. Truman State Department Building), Delegates Lounge Join JETs@State and JETAA-DC for a networking event with speakers addressing the upcoming Osaka-Kansai... READ MORE
Foldraiser for Sadako Sasaki Statue
On July 17, the statue of Sadako Sasaki, the 12-year old Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor who strived to fold 1000 cranes before she died of radiation related leukemia and became a symbol of... READ MORE
2024 – 2025 JETAADC Mentorship Program
The 2024-2025 JETAADC Mentorship Program application is now open for mentees to apply! The application is open to JET alumni looking to jumpstart their career with JET mentors, resume workshops, and access to... READ MORE