2025 Survival Series: JETogether!

Join us on Thursday, June 26, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST,  for the first event of JETAA Chicago's '25 Survival Series, JETogether, for outgoing '25 JETs ! This event will be an online informal meet and greet for outgoing JETs to get the chance to learn about different areas in Japan, showcased by JET Alumni, as well as the opportunity to meet other JETs departing for the same area. Save the date and come join us in kicking off the Survival Series!

Also, JETAA Chicago is in need of JET alumni mentors to help educate and onboard the next generation of outgoing JETs! If you are interested in being an alumni mentor for future events, please let us know! Being located in the Chicagoland area is not required to be a mentor. Illinois suburban and subchapter alumni in Wisconsin and Indiana are welcome and wanted!

Sign up here!

This event is for Outgoing JETs and JET alumni only.

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com

Join JETAA Chicago's 2025 Survival Series!

Welcome to the JET community!

On Thursday, June 26th, the 11th annual Survival Series kicks-off! To support the newest members of our community, JETAA Chicago is organizing a variety of events to help Outgoing JETs prepare for your time in Japan by building connection with each other and your sempai here in the midwest!

These are opportunities for new JETs to share concerns, ask questions and build community with the people who have been in your position before. So pick our brains for insight into life on the JET program and let's get excited for the journey to come!

2025 JETAA Chicago

Survival Series Event Schedule

Meet & Greet Kick-off!

Thursday, June 26 - Online

7:00-8:30pm CST

Sign-up via Guestlist!

JET Generations Happy Hour

Wednesday, July 7 - In-person (21+)

6:30-8:30pm CST

Sign-up via Guestlist!

The Mitsuwa Marketsweep

Saturday, July 12 - In-person

3:00-5:00pm CST

Sign-up via Guestlist!

Keep your eyes on our website and visit our Guestlist page for more updates!

These events are for Outgoing JETs and Alumni Mentors ONLY. If you are a JETAA Chicago member and would like to participate in these events as a mentor, please contact the Leadership team here.

We look forward to seeing you!

JETAA WI Quarterly Meeting

Join the JETAA Wisconsin sub-chapter for a meeting in Door County on Saturday, June 28th at Shipwrecked Brew Pub & Restaurant. We will be discussing our upcoming WI events, networking, and sharing ideas for future events and projects. Before the meeting, join us for a hike at Cave Point County Park.

11:00 am - Hike at Cave Point County Park (5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235) 1:00 pm - lunch meeting at Shipwrecked Brew Pub & Restaurant (7791 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209)

RSVP here!