Welcome to the JET Community! On Monday, June 22, the 12th 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 connections 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...

This summer, the annual Survival Series returns! JETAA Chicago is looking for alumni to join our events and discuss their experiences with the new JETs in a more casual setting. If you are interested in participating, let us know by completing this form!

The JET Program Office at the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago is gearing up to send off the 2026 JETs! To help them prepare for living and working in Japan, they'll be holding two short Q&A and Info Sessions on Friday, June 19th (6:30 - 8:30 PM) and Saturday, June 20th (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM). They're currently looking for alumni who would be willing to give a presentation on a topic that they're familiar with and feel would be helpful to soon-to-depart JETs. Presentations should be...