About JETAA International

JETAAI was relaunched in 2016, though we have a long and storied history. Our aim is to support and promote the activities and growth of JET alumni associations (JETAA chapters) around the world.

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What JETAA-I does

These are some of the functions or roles that we take on as JETAA-I:

• foster collaboration and relationships

• foster communications between chapters, alumni and from organisations such as the Association of JETs (AJET) and Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)

• support JET and JETAA activities

• organise the JETAA International Meeting

• evaluate applications to become new JETAA chapters.

 

This website provides resources for JETAA chapters such as chapter administration and budgeting. For anyone looking to set up a new chapter or subchapter, we can provide guidance on the process.

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We also run projects and initiatives - and welcome any help and interest from the alumni.

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What JETAA-I doesn't do

There are limits to our jurisdiction. We do not:

• enforce rules and hand out penalties and punishment

• provide funding, grants or any kind of subsidy.

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JETAA-I does not handle JET Programme applications. Applications are processed by Japanese embassies and consulates around the world.

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Structure of JETAA-I

JETAA-I contains the the Core Committee and the Executive Committee.

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The Core Committee is made up of the Executive Officers of Chair and Vice Chair, then the Board of Advisors and the Webmaster. 

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The Executive Committee contains the JETAA Country Representatives. The Country Representatives are elected by their local alumni community - usually defined by country, and can contain one or more chapters.

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The Core and Executive Committees work together - there is no hierarchy or seniority in this structure.