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[International] Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
Dear International Listserve Member:
The Japanese Government is currently promoting the Japan Exchange and
Teaching (JET) Program. If you have questions about this program (details
are below my signature), please contact our on-campus representative, Dr.
Fumiko Fukuta, at fukuta@uwosh.edu or 424-7271.
Jenna Graff
International Programs Coordinator
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
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Phone: (920)424-0185
Fax: (920)424-2280
> Now in its 17th year, the JET Program invites young college graduates
to live in Japan for a year or more to promote internationalization
through cultural exchange in Japanese communities and foreign language
teaching in Japanese public schools and. (See below for more details.)
>
> The JET Program welcomes students of ANY MAJOR. Japanese language skills
> and teaching experience are NOT REQUIRED to apply.
>
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> Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
> ** Seeking New Recruits for 2003-4 **
>
> DESCRIPTION: Not just a job, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET)
Program
> invites young graduates to come to Japan and engage in intercultural
> exchange through team-teaching in local public schools or work in local
> government offices. Because participants become an important part of
> their Japanese community, the JET Program is an excellent way for students
> OF ANY MAJOR to experience another culture firsthand. As such, the JET
> experience develops one's cultural adaptability, cultivates one's
confidence
> in dealing with new situations, and enhances one's ability to see problems
> from different perspectives.
>
> The JET Program is looking for people who are friendly, creative,
adaptable,
> knowledgeable about American culture, and interested in Japan. Teaching
> experience and Japanese language skills are by no means necessary.
Although
> teaching English is what most JETs do, teaching English is only a means
for
> cultural exchange -- the JET is not expected to have professional teaching
> skills.
>
> Some of the BENEFITS of the JET Program:
>
> - 3.6 million yen /year tax free (up to 35K, depending on the exchange
rate)
> - National health insurance (including dental care)
> - Round-trip airfare
> - Travel and accident insurance
> - 10 to 20 days paid leave per year
> - 15 national holidays
> - International network of JET alumni
> - Good working conditions: most JETs teach 2-4 classes per day, 5 days a
> week (about 35 hours per week)
> - Satisfying work: the work that JETs do has a direct affect on the lives
> and futures of many Japanese children, educators and community members
> - Opportunities to do things difficult to do elsewhere: learn the art of
> sword-drawing; create your own TV/radio spot; create official webpages or
> newsletters; perform on a regional or national stage. . . .
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:
>
> 1. Bachelor's degree by July 1, 2003
> 2. U.S. citizenship by December 5, 2002
> 3. Under 40 years of age (in principle)
> 4. Interest in Japan
> 5. (NOTE: The position called Coordinator for International Relations
> requires excellent Japanese language ability - see
> http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic/ <http://www.jchicago.org/> for
> details)
>
> The minimum contract is for one year, and is renewable up to a total of
four
> years.
Two Jet Program Information sessions will be held soon at the
Consulate General of Japan in Chicago. This is your chance to get the inside
scoop on what the JET Program is really like! New 2003 applications will be
available.
When: (1) Monday October 7, 6:30~7:45 pm
(2) Saturday November 2, 2:00~5:00 pm. (tentative)
Where: Japan Information Center
Olympia Centre, 10th Floor
737 N. Michigan Ave. (entrance on Chicago Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60611
Parking: $6 with JIC validation (Olympia Centre Parking lot only!)
RSVP: Please RSVP to Douglas Bell at jicmext@webkddi.com
<mailto:jicmext@webkddi.com> or call (312) 280-0434
INFO: For directions to JIC, please check our website:
www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic.jtml
<http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic.jtml>. For further information,
please contact Douglas Bell at (312) 280-0434 or jicmext@webkddi.com
<mailto:jicmext@webkddi.com>
>
> APPLICATION PROCESS:
>
> New applications will become available in September (see below for
> application info)
> Deadline: Complete applications must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan
> (not a Consulate) by December 5, 2002.
> Interviews are held in mid-February for those who pass the written
> application
> Notifications of acceptance are distributed in early April
> Departure of new JETs in late July
>
> Downloadable 2003 applications are available from the Japanese Embassy
> website at <www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/>. You may also order an application
via
> telephone at 1-800-INFOJET. Otherwise, please e-mail, fax or write
request
> to:
>
> JET Desk
> Japan Information Center
> Consulate General of Japan
> Olympia Centre, Suite 1000
> 737 N. Michigan Ave.
> Chicago, IL 60611
>
> E-mail: jicmext@webkddi.com
> Fax: (312) 280-6883
> Phone: (312) 280-0434
>
> Please include your email address with your request, if you have one.
>
> QUESTIONS:
>
> If you have questions about the JET Program regarding application
> procedures, advice, positions, working conditions, housing, or other
issues,
> please consult our JET FAQ at
> <http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic/jetfaq.html> and other websites
> on the internet, or e-mail the JET Desk at <mailto:jicmext@webkddi.com>.
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Douglas S. Bell
> MEXT Scholarships Coordinator
> JET Program Assistant Coordinator
> Japan Information Center
> Olympia Centre, Suite 1000
> 737 N. Michigan Avenue
> Chicago, IL 60611
>
> Phone: (312) 280-0434
> Fax: (312) 280-6883
> Email: jicmext@webkddi.com