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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

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY: Tokyo

27 August Volunteering and Charity

Did you know that September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day? How about joining a charity event to raise money and awareness while crossing off a bucket-list opportunity? TELL has partnered with Tokyo Tower to offer . . . [ Read more ]

A New Era and a New Issue of CONNECT!

7 May AJET Connect Magazine, Magazine Issues

As May dawns, we’re now well into springtime in Japan. The cherry blossoms might be fading, but you can relive those petal-filled moments by reading the stories of ALTs experiencing . . . [ Read more ]

VOTE NOW – AJET National Council Elections

17 April AJET Elections

Elections for the AJET National Council are now open! National AJET Council members volunteer to support the entire JET population from before they arrive in Japan, throughout their time on . . . [ Read more ]

The April Issue of CONNECT is here!

16 April AJET Connect Magazine, Magazine Issues

The sakura are blooming, school is starting up again, and the newest issue of Connect Magazine is here! In our April issue, two Street Fighter fans share their experiences at . . . [ Read more ]

March is Here! – Connect

9 March AJET Connect Magazine, Magazine Issues

March is here, which means spring is right around the corner! While you defrost from the winter and prepare for the impending cherry blossoms, take a look at our newest . . . [ Read more ]