JET RECRUITING EVENTS
Want to learn more about the JET Program? Speak to a Program Coordinator or JET Alumni! Events take place across the US every spring and fall to let aspiring applicants know about our Program and have an opportunity to ask questions. Each year many of our events are virtual, so feel free to join an information session held by any of our consulates across the United States. We look forward to seeing you there! See the full list of events below.
| JET Office | Name | Date | Time | Event Type | Format | Address | Short Description | Sign-up Here | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | University of Maryland (UMD) | 10/09/2024 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM (ET) | Career Fair | In-Person | Stamp Student Union Building, Colony Ballroom | University of Maryland students: visit the JET Program booth to learn more about working and living in Japan as a JET participant! | jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Washington DC | Randolph-Macon College (RMC) | 10/15/2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM (ET) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | RMC Students: Register for our Information Session on October 17 to learn more about Program, and hear about the JET experience from RMC alumni and a DC JET Coordinator! | Signup Here | jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Washington DC | Georgetown University | 10/16/2024 | 11:00 - 1:00 PM (ET) | Tabling | In-Person | Crawley Career Education Center | Georgetown students: visit our JET Program table to learn more about working and living in Japan as a JET participant! | View our event on Handshake! | jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp | |
| Washington DC | The University of Virginia (UVA) | 10/17/2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM (ET) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | UVA Students: Register for our Information Session on October 17 to learn more about Program, and hear about the JET experience from UVA alumni and a DC JET Coordinator! | Signup Here | jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Washington DC | The College of William & Mary | 10/17/2024 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM (ET) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | W&M Students: Register for our Information Session on October 17 to learn more about Program, and hear about the JET experience from W&M alumni and a DC JET Coordinator! | Signup Here | jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Washington DC | University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) | 10/18/2024 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM (ET) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | UMBC Students: Register for our Information Session on October 17 to learn more about Program, and hear about the JET experience from UMBC alumni and a DC JET Coordinator! | Signup Here | jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Washington DC | American University's Japan Fair | 10/23/2024 | 3:00 - 7:00 PM (ET) | Tabling | In-Person | AU students: visit our JET Program table to learn more about working and living in Japan as a JET participant! | ||||
| New York, NY | Vassar College | 10/08/2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET | Info Session | In-Person | 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 | ||||
| New York, NY | SUNY Stony Brook | 10/09/2024 | 12:30 - 2:15 PM ET | Info Session | In-Person | 255 Ess Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794 | ||||
| New York, NY | Montclair State University | 10/09/2024 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET | Info Session | In-Person | 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ, USA 07043 | ||||
| New York, NY | Baruch College | 10/10/2024 | 12:40 - 2:00 PM ET | Info Session | In-Person | One Bernard Baruch Way (55 Lexington Ave At 24th St), New York, NY | ||||
| New York, NY | Swathmore College | 10/10/2024 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM ET | Info Session | In-Person | 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 | ||||
| New York, NY | Fordham University | 10/11/2024 | 11:30 - 12:45 PM ET | Info Session | In-Person | 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 | ||||
| New York, NY | Penn State University | 10/15/2024 | Info Session | In-Person | 201 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 | |||||
| Chicago, IL | Japan Information Center - JET Info Session | 10/09/2024 | 2:00 - 3:00pm (CT) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Meeting Link | ||||
| Chicago, IL | Japan Information Center - JET Info Session | 10/15/2024 | 3:00 - 4:00pm (CT) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Meeting Link | ||||
| Chicago, IL | Japan Information Center - JET Info Session | 11/02/2024 | 2:00 - 3:00pm (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | Reserve a Spot | ||||
| San Francisco, CA | Virtual Information Session | 10/09/2024 | 10:00am-11:00am (PST) | Info Session | Virtual | Meeting Link | Join our information session to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. This information is open to anyone interested in applying for JET Program. | jet@sr.mofa.go.jp | ||
| San Francisco, CA | Virtual Information Session | 10/18/2024 | 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) | Info Session | Virtual | Meeting Link | Join our information session to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. This information is open to anyone interested in applying for JET Program. | jet@sr.mofa.go.jp | ||
| San Francisco, CA | Virtual Information Session | 10/22/2024 | 4:00pm-5:00pm (PST) | Info Session | Virtual | Meeting Link | Join our information session to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. This information is open to anyone interested in applying for JET Program. | jet@sr.mofa.go.jp | ||
| San Francisco, CA | Virtual Information Session | 10/31/2024 | 10:00am-11:00am (PST) | Info Session | Virtual | Meeting Link | Join our information session to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. This information is open to anyone interested in applying for JET Program. | jet@sr.mofa.go.jp | ||
| San Francisco, CA | San Jose State University | 10/08/2024 | 11:00am-1:00pm (PST) | Study Abroad Fair | In-Person | Student Union, Room 4 (1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192) | Stop by our booth to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. Open to SJSU students. | jet@sr.mofa.go.jp | ||
| San Francisco, CA | University of Pacific | 10/10/2024 | 11:30am-1:00pm (PST) | Study Abroad Fair | In-Person | William Knox Holt Memorial Library and Learning Center (3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211) | Stop by our booth to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. Open to UoP students. | jet@sr.mofa.go.jp | ||
| San Francisco, CA | CSU Monterey Bay | 10/16/2024 | 12:00pm-2:00pm (PST) | Career Fair | In-Person | CSUMB University Center (100 Campus Ctr, Seaside, CA 93955) | Stop by our booth to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. Open to CSU Monterey Bay students. | jet@sr.mofa.go.jp | ||
| San Francisco, CA | UN Reno | 11/07/2024 | 12:00pm-3:00pm (PST) | Career Fair | In-Person | Joe Crowley Student Union Milt Glick Ballrooms (1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557) | Stop by our booth to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. | jet@sr.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Honolulu, HI | Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) | 10/09/2024 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm HST | Career Fair | In-Person | Hawaii Pacific University Sunset Ballroom | Visit the JET program booth at Hawaii Pacific University's Career Fair to learn more about working and living in Japan! | jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Honolulu, HI | University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) | 10/09/2024 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm HST | Info Session | In-Person | University of Hawai'i at Manoa Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services - Room 412 | Join us on October 9, 2024 in Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services (Room 412) for an in-person information session where we will introduce topics such as benefits, requirements, and advice for applying! The JET Program coordinator will be avaliable to answer your quesions about JET! | jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Honolulu, HI | University of Hawai'i West Oahu (UHWO) | 10/10/2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm HST | Career Fair | In-Person | University of Hawai'i West Oahu | Visit the JET Program booth at the University of Hawai'i West Oahu Career Fair to learn more about working and living in Japan! | jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Honolulu, HI | Chaminade University (CU) | 10/11/2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm HST | Info Session | In-Person | Chaminade University K?kua ?Ike Student Center | Join us on October 11, 2024 in K?kua ?Ike for an in-person information session where we will introduce topics such as benefits, requirements, and advice for applying! The JET Program coordinator will be avaliable to answer your quesions about JET! | jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Honolulu, HI | University of Hawai'i West Oahu (UHWO) | 10/14/2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm HST | Info Session | In-Person | University of Hawai'i West Oahu Room A220 | Join us on October 14, 2024 at UHWO A220 for an in-person information session where we will introduce topics such as benefits, requirements, and advice for applying! The JET Program coordinator will be avaliable to answer your quesions about JET! | jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Honolulu, HI | Virtual | 10/17/2024 | 5:00 pm - 6: 00 pm HST | Info Session | Virtual (Teams) | Please pre-register by October 15 11:59 to recieve the link via email. | Join us on October 17 for a virtual info session to learn more about the JET program! | Signup Here | jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp | |
| Honolulu, HI | University of Hawai'i at Manoa Nippon Culture Day | 10/25/2024 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm HST | School Event | In-Person | University of Hawai'i at Manoa Campus Center Ballroom | Stop by the JET booth at UHM's Nippon Culture Day to learn more about the JET program from the Honolulu JET Program Coordinator! | jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Detroit, MI | Virtual Information Session | 10/08/2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Email rhea.young@dt.mofa.go.jp for our Zoom link | Visit our virtual JET Program information session to learn more about working and living in Japan! | rhea.young@dt.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Denver, CO | University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder) | 10/08/2024 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (MDT) | Career Fair | In-Person | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom, 1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 | Visit the JET Program table to meet JET Program representatives and learn more about living and working in Japan! If you have questions, contact: jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Denver, CO | University of Northern Colorado (UNC) | 10/10/2024 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MDT) | Career Fair | In-Person | University Center Ballrooms, 501 20th St, Greeley, CO 80639 | Visit the JET Program table to meet JET Program representatives and learn more about living and working in Japan! If you have questions, contact: jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Denver, CO | Colorado Business Career Fair | 10/11/2024 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (MDT) | Career Fair | In-Person | Sports Authority Field, 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204 | Visit the JET Program table to meet JET Program representatives and learn more about living and working in Japan! If you have questions, contact: jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Denver, CO | Colorado College | 10/22/2024 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (MDT) | Career Fair | In-Person | Student Center, 14 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | Visit the JET Program booth to learn more about working and living in Japan! | jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Denver, CO | Virtual Information Session | 10/16/2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (MDT) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Meeting Link | Visit our virtual JET Program information session to learn more about working and living in Japan! | jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Denver, CO | Virtual Information Session | 10/29/2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (MDT) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Meeting Link | Visit our virtual JET Program information session to learn more about working and living in Japan! | jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Denver, CO | Virtual Information Session | 11/07/2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (MDT) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Meeting Link | Visit our virtual JET Program information session to learn more about working and living in Japan! | jet.program.denver@de.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Atlanta, GA | Emory University | 11/09/2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST) | Info Session | In-Person | TBD Building, 201 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322 | Visit our virtual JET Program information session to learn more about working and living in Japan! | |||
| Detroit, MI | Virtual Information Session | 10/17/2024 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EST | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Email rhea.young@dt.mofa.go.jp for our Zoom link | Visit our virtual JET Program information session to learn more about working and living in Japan! | rhea.young@dt.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Portland, OR | Virtual Information Session | 10/09/2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | TBD | Visit our virtual JET Program information session to learn more about working and living in Japan! | Meeting Link | matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp | |
| Portland, OR | Virtual Information Session | 10/15/2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | TBD | Visit our virtual JET Program information session to learn more about working and living in Japan! | Meeting Link | matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp | |
| Portland, OR | Portland State University Info Session | 10/08/2024 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Info Session | In-Person | Portland State University, FMH, Room 333 | Talk with the JET Program Coordinator and JET alumni to learn more about working and living in Japan! | matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Portland, OR | Oregon State University Info Session | 10/17/2024 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST | Info Session | In-Person | Oregon State University - TBD | Talk with the JET Program Coordinator and JET alumni to learn more about working and living in Japan! | matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Portland, OR | University of Oregon Info Session | 10/17/2024 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST | Info Session | In-Person | University of Oregon - TBD | Talk with the JET Program Coordinator and JET alumni to learn more about working and living in Japan! | matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | Northern Kentucky University | 10/08/2024 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM (ET) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | NKU students and alumni can register for this session, hosted by the Nashville JET Coordinator, to learn more about the JET Program. The presentation will be followed by a brief Q&A. | Register Here | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | Middle Tennessee State University | 10/08/2024 | 3-4 PM (CT) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | MTSU students and alumni can register for this session, hosted by the Nashville JET Coordinator, to learn more about the JET Program. The presentation will be followed by a brief Q&A. | Register Here | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | University of Arkansas | 10/15/2024 | 1-2 PM (CT) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Meeting Link (Passcode ynVMP5C?) | Join us as JET alumni and UArk Japanese instructor Rigg-sensei talks about her experience on JET. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | Berea College | 10/17/2024 | 5:30PM - 7:30 PM (ET) | School Info Session | In-Person | Stephenson Hall Conference Room | Berea students and alumni are encouraged to join us for a dinner presentation on the JET Program. Attendees should register with the Career Center in advance. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | Centre College | 10/17/2024 | 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM (ET) | School Info Session | In-Person | Evans Lively Room, Centre College, Danville KY | Join us to learn more about the JET Program at this in-person event during Centre's Common Hour. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | Western Kentucky University | 10/18/2024 | 11:30-12:30 PM (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | HCIC 3001 | This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | University of Louisville | 10/22/2024 | 11:30 - 1:30 (ET) | Info Session | In-Person | Bingham Humanities Room 300 | This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | University of Kentucky | 10/22/2024 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM (ET) | Info Session | In-Person | Patterson Hall, Room 211 | This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | University of New Orleans | 10/23/2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | |||
| Nashville, TN | Tulane University | 10/23/2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM CT | Info Session | In-Person | This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | |||
| Nashville, TN | Mississippi University for Women | 10/29/2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | Gail Gunter Multipurpose Room, Fant Library | This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | Mississippi State University | 10/29/2024 | 4:00-5:30 PM (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | |||
| Nashville, TN | University of Mississippi | 10/30/2024 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | Croft 203 | This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Nashville, TN | Memphis Japan Festival | 11/03/2024 | 10 AM - 4 PM (CT) | Festival Booth | In-Person | Memphis Botanical Garden | Come by the Consulate's tent to speak with JET alumni about teaching in Japan. | jet@nv.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Houston, TX | University of Texas at Austin (Teacher Fair) | 10/08/2024 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CT) | Career Fair | In-Person | WCP Ballroom (2.410 and 2.412) | Visit our booth to speak with our JET Program Coordinator and local alumni. | JETcoord@ho.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Houston, TX | University of Texas at Austin | 10/08/2024 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | WCH 4.118 | Join our information session to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. | JETcoord@ho.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Houston, TX | Texas State University | 10/09/2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | TBD | Join our information session to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program, your opportunity to live and work in Japan! This session will cover details about the program, how and when to apply, and advice for creating a strong application. | JETcoord@ho.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Houston, TX | University of Houston | 10/16/2024 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CT) | Info Session | In-Person | University of Houston Hilton Hotel | Visit our booth to speak with our JET Program Coordinator and local alumni. | JETcoord@ho.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Seattle, WA | Seattle JET Program Desk | 10/11/2024 | 4:00-5:30pm (PST) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Join the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions. Please register via the form provided by 12:00 PM noon the day before your preferred info session. | Register Here | jet@se.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Seattle, WA | Seattle JET Program Desk | 10/16/2024 | 6:30-8:pm (PST) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Join the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions. Please register via the form provided by 12:00 PM noon the day before your preferred info session. | Register Here | jet@se.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Seattle, WA | Seattle JET Program Desk | 10/22/2024 | 7-8:30pm (PST) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Join the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions. Please register via the form provided by 12:00 PM noon the day before your preferred info session. | Register Here | jet@se.mofa.go.jp | ||
| Seattle, WA | Seattle JET Program Desk | 10/25/2024 | 12-1:30pm (PST) | Info Session | Virtual (Zoom) | Join the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions. Please register via the form provided by 12:00 PM noon the day before your preferred info session. | Register Here | jet@se.mofa.go.jp |