The JET Programme alumni community, including volunteer organisations such as the JET Alumni Association (JETAA), support the promotion and advancement of the JET Programme in Japan while fostering connections between current and former JETs. Specifically, they assist the Programme by supporting recruitment efforts and contributing to pre-departure orientations, while also providing post-programme career development support and networking opportunities. These communities form a highly influential and diverse network, connected through the shared, unique experience of the JET Programme. Consider joining this powerful global network of alumni and help us support the Programme! For details on each organisation, please see below.
JETAA-International (JETAA-I)
JETAA International, or JETAA-I, comprises of the global community of former JET participants and their JET Alumni Association chapters. JETAA-I aims to support chapters and individual alumni by providing information and services, as well as by serving as a central point of contact for anyone wishing to learn about or engage with alumni.
http://www.jetaainternational.org
USJETAA
USJETAA was officially established in 2015 to serve as a national nonprofit umbrella organization working in support of alumni chapters in the United States. It is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, run by a board of directors and a paid Executive Director, and receives funding through grants, contributions, and membership dues. USJETAA works to provide funding and programming assistance to chapters, along with cooperating on alumni outreach and other chapter support services.
USJETAA Homepage
Overview of JETAA Chapters Worldwide
The JET Programme Alumni Association (JETAA) is a self-supporting alumni association, created in 1989 to strengthen and maintain the bonds of friendship developed between JET Programme participants.
JETAA supports the JET Programme, from recruiting JETs to post-programme career support, and helps maintain bonds between JET alumni as well as with Japan and local governments.
JETAA currently has 57 regional chapters located in 21 countries/regions and approximately 24,000 members (as of December, 2025).
For a list of all JETAA chapters and their contact information, please see the page below.
https://www.jetaainternational.org/jetaa-chapters
