Willamette University Offering MBA Scholarships to JET Alumni

Planning to obtain a higher degree in business? As an AJET Affiliate, the Willamette University MBA will offer a minimum scholarship of $5,000 to JET returnees who apply, are admitted, and enroll in Willamette’s Early Career and Career Change MBA program.  Willamette University’s MBA Programs are specifically designed to prepare students for their first professional career position, career change, or advancement. Simply indicate on your application, and in your admissions interview that you are JET alumni.

Willamette University’s Early Career and Career Change MBA program, located in beautiful in Salem, Oregon (USA), is designed for students who are recent college graduates, those with limited work experience or those looking for a change in their career. As a leader in experiential learning, Willamette MBA builds knowledge, real-world experience and career management skills. Here are a few reasons to consider Willamette MBA:

  • 85% of graduates received a job offer within 3 months after graduation at an average starting
    salary of $60,000
  • Ranked as a top 75 MBA program by Forbes Magazine
  • Top 10 best entrepreneurship courses by Inc. Magazine
  • Number 23 in the world for ethics, sustainability and social responsibility
  • One of only two MBA programs in the world dually accredited for business and public
    administration
  • Scholarships from 10% to 100% of tuition available for international students based on merit,
    leadership and potential

For more information, click here.

Temple University Japan Discount for JET Alumni

Finishing your time on the JET Programme this summer and looking to further your education?

As part of the ‘Friends of TUJ Program’, Temple University Japan is offering JET alumni a 10% discount on the tuition fees for their TUJ Continuing Education Program. This applies to tuition fees for any courses, workshop, or seminar. The Master of Business Administration Program specifically has 500,000 Yen Scholarships available to JET Programme alumni.

JET applicants also receive a waiver for the 10,500 Yen TUJ one time entrance fee. For more information, please check out http://www.tuj.ac.jp/cont-ed/admissions/friend-of-tuj/index.html

For questions, email our Education Coordinator at education@ajet.net.

CRCC Asia Offering 10% off their China Internship Program for JET Alumni

CRCC Asia recognizes that JETs have the skills to thrive in new environments and across cultures. They offer 1 to 3 month long internships and language programs in Beijing or Shanghai in various sectors including finance, law, marketing and PR, green technology, IT, and many more. Their programs are a great way to further your expertise on Asia once you have left JET and gain experience in your chosen career field. We are pleased to announce that CRCC is happy to offer 10% off program fees to all former JET participants interested in our August – May programs. Please see their website for details and to apply.

Gain international work experience with an internship in China! A variety of industries are available and there are program start dates every month of the year. No Mandarin skills required. Take advantage of the 10% discount for all JET alumni!

To learn more about CRCC Asia’s China Internship Program, visit the website.

STA Travel offering ¥1,000 discount for JETs

STA Travel is all about JETs and helping them arrange the best holidays. To take advantage of this offer, simply mention that you’re a JET when booking your flight or tour, and STA will deduct ¥1,000 yen from your total cost.

STA has two branches in Japan, both in Tokyo, but their bilingual Japanese staff are here to take care of JETs across Japan.

More information about STA in Japan can be found here

Educational Discounts are Waiting for You

ShoppingAs teachers, JETs are often entitled to educator discounts. The next time you go shopping for more than just shampoo (work-related items, courses, computers), check and see if you can get an educational or JET discount. You might be surprised.

20% off Tuition: Meiji Summer Cool Japan Program

The Meiji University Cool Japan Summer Program 2011 is a series of lectures, workshops and field trips on a wide variety of subjects relating to Japan’s contemporary image. JETs who enroll before the deadline (July 9) receive a 20% discount on their tuition!

For more information on how to apply, please visit:  www.meiji.ac.jp