Japan Career Day

Thursday, April 18, 2019

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Dr. Myron Wentz Science Center, Judy G. Stevenson Ratio Hall (131 S Loomis St. Naperville, IL 60540)

All JET alumni are invited to attend this event to learn, network, and explore careers with Japanese companies. Meet with employer representatives and discover internship, part-time, and full-time opportunities across a number of organizations.

Business attire recommended. Lunch provided!

Contact jetrochicago4@jetro.go.jp for more information and to register.

White Day BBQ/Karaoke

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Yakiniku San Soo Gab San (5247 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Karaoke Lincoln Karaoke (5526 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625) 9:00 pm ~

Purchase tickets here: https://guestli.st/601779

Looking to do something romantic for White day? Keep looking.

Looking to grab some grub with fellow alumni and then sing sing sing? Then join us at San Soo Gab San for a good time, good food, and an excuse to feel natsukashii about those all-you-can eat BBQ restaurants in Japan.

We'll start ordering at 7:00 pm and if you just want to join us for karaoke at Lincoln Karaoke (5526 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625), that'll start at 9:00 pm.

Your food ticket includes all food and tip. It does not cover drinks. Please purchase your ticket by March 29th so we can get an accurate head count.

• $35 Dinner and Karaoke

• $25 Dinner Only

• $10 Karaoke Only

Purchase tickets here: https://guestli.st/601779

NatCon Co-chair Call

Image from JETAA USA

Our Chicago chapter will be hosting the 2019 National Conference (NatCon). We are in the early stage of planning, and the board has decided to have two Co-chairs head the conference.

We are in need of second Co-chair to help with the planning and organizing this event. Being a Co-chair for NatCon is amazing opportunity to engage with the national JET community and to build your professional network. Below are some responsibilities you will share with your co-chair, Shannon Copp:

• Finding a hotel

• Securing the CLAIR dinner venue

• Managing the CLAIR/MOFA budget with the support of the Country Reps

• Working with the local consulate for a welcome reception typically at the Consul General's home

• Working with the local consulate on the budget

• Recruiting speakers to present on topics that fit the agenda

• Reaching out to local government officials for speakers

• Fundraising

• Networking with local companies and organizations

• Organizing nijikais

Please know that as a Co-chairs, you will have the support of the JETAA Chicago Board and members. Co-chairs are also able to build a committee to assist with logistics.

Although the board has outsourced NatCon, we will be supervising and approving final decisions throughout this process. This requires both Co-chairs to have transparent communication with all members of the board via email, check-in calls, and in-person meetings.

If you are interested, please email info@jetaachicago.com by Friday March 15, 2019. In your email, please include the following:

• Placement and years on JET

• Event planning experience

• Skills and abilities that help with event planning

• Qualities that would make you a good Co-chair

Photo from JETAA USA