Are you interested in learning more about the JET programme and post-JET career paths and opportunities ?

Join us for an exclusive webinar on Thursday April 25th 19:00 - 21:00 Japan time | 11:00 - 13:00 Irish time, focusing on the challenges of choosing a career path post-JET.

We will invite 7 Irish JET Alumni working in a variety of fields, and at various stages in their careers, to share their stories and take questions from our audience. This will be followed by an informal networking event using randomised breakout rooms, providing a chance for all participants at the event to meet each other and the IJCC community.

Points to be discussed by our speakers include: ⁃ JET experience overview ⁃ Transition from JET into another career ⁃ How being on the JET Programme helped ⁃ Advice for those transitioning careers  

What is the JET Programme

Founded in 1987 and sponsored by the Japanese government, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme invites young people to work in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan. JET participants gain hands-on experience working in close relations with local communities and residents through schools and municipal bodies in Japan. Since 1987, more than 77,000 people from 77 countries have participated in JET. There are currently 5,831 participants including 112 from Ireland. See here for more information.

To companies who are hiring

We encourage any companies with open positions or job opportunities to attend and engage with the future leaders in Japan-Ireland relations and business. Alternatively, please contact us and we can discuss the options to communicate any job openings at the event.

Panelists

Ronan Miyachi (Japan-based) – Project Coordinator, Intralink 

Grace Walsh (Japan-based) – Translator & Editor, Corporate Communications 

Patrick Brophy (Ireland-based) – Institutional Research & Data Analysis Officer, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology 

Susan Lawlor (Japan-based) – Business Director, Dentsu Inc. 

Jonathan Kelly (Japan-based) – Market Executive, Enterprise Ireland

Erika Sucuangco (Ireland-based) – Intelligence Analyst, Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA)

Derek Moore (Ireland-based) – Translator/Interpreter, Johnson & Johnson Vision

Finally, Aedin McConnell from Post-Primary Languages Ireland will share information on opportunities available to former JETs in promoting Japanese and Japan.

Registration

This is an open event to members and non-members. Please register via the link below by Wednesday, April 24 (17:00). The Zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucO2opj4jH9W2M9owKcz2TAa1w-3yL8Jr

Points to Note

⁃ This is a great opportunity for students, JET alumni, those on a working holiday visa, and anyone wishing to develop their network with a view to taking the next step in their career.

⁃ The main purpose of this event is networking and that each JET participant’s employment situation may differ.

⁃ This event will be recorded and shared on the IJCC YouTube Channel.

We look forward to welcoming you!