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Pam, me, Kirsten, Alexis (and an unseen Carleen in the photos) represented alumni from the JET Program at the CUNY International Opportunities Fair on March 5th. A lot of people came and we had a really good crowd at the table (though not too many seemed to have heard of JET yet). Maybe you could put one of the pics in the JQ magazine/JETWit site even though they’re not that great.
Have a good week!
Ann
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The Global MBA at Doshisha Business School, Kyoto, is a young, growing, high-quality and globally orientated program that builds upon the existing and highly regarded Japanese language MBAs. We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals seeking to develop internationally orientated careers in the global economy. As a former JET myself I consider the GMBA an excellent option for those looking to gain an MBA and to develop careers in international business and management. The Global MBA will equip you will the knowledge, skills, network and intellectual framework expected and required of twenty-first century global businesspeople. Our first JET alumnus will be joining us as a GMBA student in September and we look forward to further applications from JETs.
Find out more
If you are interested in finding out more about our program I strongly recommend that you visit our webpage, http://gmba.doshisha.ac.jp/ , where you can find more details about course content and structure, video interviews with faculty and students, online business seminars and much more.
Provisional applications
We welcome provisional applications from potential candidates as an initial step towards the formal application process. Simply submit your CV/resume and a personal statement outlining your motivation for applying to the Global MBA by email at your earliest convenience. These documents will be reviewed by faculty members who will pass on their comments within a week. This is an opportunity for potential candidates to confirm their eligibility and suitability for the program. There is no cost for this provisional application.
Funding opportunities
I should also like to draw your attention to the generous funding opportunities that we are offering for 2010 entry including two full MEXT scholarships (full fee waiver, monthly stipend and return flights) and a range of monthly stipends. Full details can be found on our webpage but please be aware that only applications received by the March 31st deadline can be considered for this funding.
Visit us
If you are in or near Kyoto, why not call in and see us? We are delighted to meet with applicants and to show them around our facilities. During normal teaching periods we are also more than happy to introduce you to current students and faculty. Please contact the office directly should you wish to arrange a visit.
Any questions?
Feel free to contact us at anytime should you have any questions or queries related to the course and the applications process.
Finally
As a JET alumnus I can fully appreciate what it means to be contemplating the end of your time on the program and what your next step will be. The Global MBA offers an excellent bridge to your future career and will equip you will the knowledge, skills, network and intellectual framework expected and required of twenty-first century global businesspeople. I look forward to receiving your application.
With best wishes,
Dr. A. Staples
Global MBA
Doshisha Business School
astaples@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
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The School Caravan Program, sponsored by the Japan Information Center of the Consulate General of Japan in New York provides speakers on all aspects of Japan to elementary, junior high and high school students. The goal of the program is to increase students’ knowledge of and interest in Japan. We are looking for former JET participants to assist us in our effort to present Japanese culture to students of all ages and background, drawing upon the experiences in Japan. This would be a volunteer (unpaid) position. The school visits take place in the daytime and presentations are made at schools within our jurisdiction. Transportations will be provided by the Consulate.
If you are interested in volunteering the School Caravan Program, please contact Noriko Furuhata at jet@ny.cgj.org of the Consulate General of Japan in New York.
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On behalf of the JETAA NY Board of Directors, we hope this message finds you well! As we approach another election season for our executive officers, we wanted to reach out to everyone with a quick timeline of the selection process for those that might be interested in running for an officer seat. In accordance with our bylaws, the selection of executive officers will be made by the Board of Directors based on the platforms that are received. As always, the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary roles are those seats that are open to interested members. While some of our current officers may run again, all 4 positions are open for the 2010 term. We encourage anyone who is interested in a position to please submit a platform. Position descriptions are online here. Officer positions are held for one year starting April 1 and ending March 31 the following year.
The approximate time line for the election process is as follows:
February 24: Platforms Due / Quarterly Meeting: Meet the Candidates
March 1-15: Platforms are evaluated by Elections Committee
March 16 – March 19: Confirmation of Votes by Board of Directors
March 20: Election Results Announced via Email
April 1: Position Term Begins
If you wish to be considered for a JETAA NY executive officer position, please send your platform to elections@jetaany.org by February 24, 2010. Your platform will be reviewed by the elections committee and selections will be made by a vote of the Board of Directors.
Good luck to all our potential candidates!
If you have any questions regarding the election process, please send an email to elections@jetaany.org.
Sincere Regards,
The 2010 JETAA-NY Officer Elections Committee
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For the Jan/Feb 2010 Issue, click here
Please submit any JETAA-related story ideas/photos you’d like to see in the next issue. Please include IDs/dates/locations where applicable. Submit pictures to Justin at magazine@jetaany.org
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The School Caravan Program, sponsored by the Japan Information Center of the Consulate General of Japan in New York provides speakers on all aspects of Japan to elementary, junior high and high school students. The Consulate is looking for former JETs to assist their effort to present Japanese culture to students of all ages and background, drawing upon their experience in Japan. See more about the program here:http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/g/01.html
The Consulate is making a school visit to the following school. Please
contact Noriko Furuhata at jet@ny.cgj.org if you are interested in
volunteering to this visit:
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 2:55PM
School: Long Beach High School
322 Lagoon Drive West, Lido Beach, NY 11561
Session: After-School Program (Anime/Manga Art Forum)
Transportation will be provided by the Consulate.
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Big change in the eligibility criteria for re-applying to the JET Program! Until last year, you had to wait 10 years to apply again to the JET Program after participating once. That has changed! You now only have to wait 3 years! Please see the website below for the new eligibility requirements: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET/application2010.html
If you finished your previous JET contract in the summer 2007, you are eligible to apply this year for the 2010 program. Please keep in mind that you can only participate up to 5 years in total including your previous contract length. The application for the 2010 program is now available, and the deadline is November 24. Please go to the above website for more application information. Please let me know if you have any questions on this matter. Good luck!
Noriko Furuhata
JET Office in New York
Direct Tel: 212-418-4461
Email: jet@ny.cgj.org
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JetWit.com founder (and former JETAA NY Newsletter editor) Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) is planning an informal class to show JET alums how to set up and use a blog. If interested in participating, please contact him at professional@jetaany.org.Date and location TBD after gauging the level of interest. Make sure to include your prefecture, years on JET and a line or two about why you’re interested.Blogging is not just a place to write your daily journal. It’s a job skill, a portfolio booster and a way to bootstrap yourself into a job or freelance work. If you’ve thought about learning but aren’t sure what to do or how to get started or how to use it to your advantage, then hopefully this will be helpful.The goal behind this is to help JET alums develop necessary skills for the current job market. If you have other ideas for ways to help out JET alums, feel free to share them via email to professional@jetaany.org.
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The election results of the Board have been concluded and JETAANY has selected it’s new board members. The board consists of the following 10 dedicated individuals who are dedicated to the leadership of JETAANY. Each of the newly elected members will serve a two year term.
New Board Members
- Randall David Cook
- Clara Solomon
- Steven Horowitz
- Kia Cheleen
Reelected Board Members
- Shannan Spisak
- Katrina Barnas
Current Board Members
- Evan Hyman
- Sara Beinert
- Josh Saifer
- Megan Miller
