JET Career Support Event & Welcome Back Gathering
2024/3/15
On March 8th, Consul-General Watabe hosted a gathering for JET alumni at the official residence to welcome back the JET returnees.
Many guests, including the Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, JET Alumni executives, and representatives from Japan-related businesses and cultural groups were present to celebrate and thank the recent JET returnees for their dedication and hard work during their time in Japan over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the gathering, our office held an online career and support seminar for the JET returnees on March 3rd. Executives from the three JET Alumni Associations in our jurisdiction (Southern Alberta, Northern Alberta and the Prairies) gave advice to the returnees on various topics, including how to deal with reverse culture shock, how to maintain connections with Japan and Japanese culture, and how to leverage the skills and experience gained from the JET program in job applications and future careers.
Many guests, including the Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, JET Alumni executives, and representatives from Japan-related businesses and cultural groups were present to celebrate and thank the recent JET returnees for their dedication and hard work during their time in Japan over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the gathering, our office held an online career and support seminar for the JET returnees on March 3rd. Executives from the three JET Alumni Associations in our jurisdiction (Southern Alberta, Northern Alberta and the Prairies) gave advice to the returnees on various topics, including how to deal with reverse culture shock, how to maintain connections with Japan and Japanese culture, and how to leverage the skills and experience gained from the JET program in job applications and future careers.
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| Consul-General Watabe’s speech | JETAASA Co-chair’s speech |
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| Recent returnee’s speech | A toast from the Honourable Ric McIver |
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| The toast in progress | |
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| Career support seminar | Panel discussion during the seminar |