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Opinion Exchange with CLAIR Summary 2021-2022

On Monday, January 31st, twelve members of the 2021-2022 AJET National Council held an online meeting with representatives from MIC, MOFA, MEXT, and CLAIR to discuss and exchange opinions on . . .

Welcome to our new Co-chairs! 2021-22

Congratulations to our new National AJET Co-Chairs Steven Coyne and Laura Huff! Instead of a runoff election, the two top candidates have agreed to be Co-Chairs and work together for . . .

[March 20th 2021] Press Release – A Message Regarding Recent Events

To all AJET members: OVERVIEW On March 17th, 2021, the National AJET council met and unanimously voted to remove Vice Chair Robbie Lepp from office. Although he was invited to . . .

Attention High School ALTs! KAC Applications 2021-22 now open!

Attention High School ALTs! Kizuna Across Cultures (KAC) is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Global Classmates program! Global Classmates is a grant-covered (yes, free!) 6-month virtual cultural and language . . .

2020 Opinion Exchange!

On Monday, December 14th, seven members of the 2020-2021 AJET National Council held an online meeting with representatives from MIC, MOFA, MEXT, and CLAIR to discuss and exchange opinions on . . .

News & Announcements

Mirai no Mori Summer Camp!

10 April Volunteering and Charity

Mirai no Mori Summer Camp Volunteers Become Summer Camp Volunteers! Please join us to empower children in care through transformative and fun outdoor experience! Team Leader Job Description: Team leaders . . . [ Read more ]

The “Hokuriku Black History Month Celebration” is looking for VOLUNTEERS!

21 January Volunteering and Charity

Michael Frazier describes how you can get involved in this BLACK HISTORY MONTH Celebration! “My name is Michael and I’m a SHS ALT in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa. Last year I, . . . [ Read more ]

Using Global Classmates: A Personal Perspective by Kentaro Takagi

21 November Community Spotlight, Online Articles

Have you ever wanted your students to participate in a language and cultural exchange program that connects them to the world? You are in luck because there is a program . . . [ Read more ]

Peace Boat Opportunity!

Volunteering and Charity

Are you an English or Spanish language teacher with a passion for education, people, and travel? Peace Boat’s GET Programme is excited to announce two volunteer opportunities perfect for you! . . . [ Read more ]

The New November Connect Issue!

13 November AJET Connect Magazine, Magazine Issues

“Samui des ne!” season has begun with the arrival of November. For November’s issue our team has sourced some incredible pieces for you to indulge yourself with! We get hyped . . . [ Read more ]