CLAIR provides career support for JET Programme participants and alumni who are preparing for the next step in their career. All the programmes are free to attend, and include internships, lectures, networking events and career fairs held in Tokyo and Osaka. The goal of these events is to encourage JETs to explore ways of leveraging the JET experience as well as the wider JET alumni network in their post-JET careers. Information on these programs will be provided to those eligible via CLAIR News or alumni outreach.
JET Programme Internship
OVERVIEW: A week-long internship for JETs to gain additional work experience in Japan.
LOCATION: Online and in-person at various companies around Japan.
TARGET: JETs in their 2nd year or above who have Japanese ability equivalent to JLPT N2 level Japanese or higher and are interested in working in Japan.
PERIOD: August
Career Vision Conference
OVERVIEW: JET alumni who have built successful careers in various fields inside and outside of Japan speak about their industries and offer career advice.
LOCATION: Online
TARGET: All current JETs/JET alumni who are interested in learning about potential career paths from experts inside and outside of Japan
PERIOD: November
Essentials of Job-Hunting in Japan Webinar
OVERVIEW: A webinar designed to support JETs interested in finding continued employment in Japan, including Japanese resume writing advice, info on the Japanese labor market and Japanese business manner.
LOCATION: Online
TARGET: All current JETs/JET alumni interested in continuing to work in Japan
PERIOD: January
WEBPAGE: https://jetprogramme.org/en/careersupport/careervision-webseminar/
After JET Networking and Career Consultations
OVERVIEW: A networking event where JETs make connections with other JETs and JET alumni working in or interested in a variety of industries. It is also possible to book a 1-on-1 career consultation with a JET alumni in your field of choice.
LOCATION: Online
TARGET: Current JET Programme participants in their final year of appointment and JET alumni.
PERIOD: February
WEBPAGE: TBD
JET Programme Career Fair
OVERVIEW: The official JET Programme Career Fair for current and former JET participants seeking employment in Japan. Additional career fairs are hosted by local governments in other regions of Japan.
LOCATION: Greater Tokyo Area, Osaka
TARGET: JETs in their last year of appointment who are seeking employment in Japan, and JET alumni.
PERIOD: February – March
WEBPAGE: https://jetprogramme.org/en/careerfair/
