JET Programme Canada

Tohoku Online Tribute Event: Footprints & Footsteps Tonight's online screening is "Life Goes On" with a live Q&A session. This film follows the lives of several survivors and gives us a window into their daily efforts to keep meaning in their lives.... Access: https://watch.eventive.org/ff311tohoku See more

Tohoku Online Tribute Event: Footprints & Footsteps Tonight's online screening is "Live Your Dream" with a live Q&A session. Join for a screening of Live Your Dream to celebrate the lives of former JETs that were lost during such a difficult time for Japan. ... Access: https://watch.eventive.org/ff311tohoku

Tohoku Online Tribute Event: Footprints & Footsteps Tonight's online screening is "Nourishing Japan" There will also be an online Panel Discussion for "Japanese Food and Culture"... Use the link below to access the film screenings or the live panel discussions. Access: https://watch.eventive.org/ff311tohoku

10 years have passed since the March 11. 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake. CLAIR NY will be hosting online screenings of documentary films about this disaster, along with panel discussions and other events. Many of these films are by or about JET Program participants, and all deal with various aspects of JET and other foreign support for Japan, sister city and exchange relationships, and recovery efforts in Tohoku. Dates: March 5 - March 11 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST) each day Th...ere are real-time livestreamed film screenings and Live Q&A sessions with the directors each night. We have three panel discussions about "Sister City Relationships", "Japanese Food Culture and Health" and "The Future of Tohoku". You can also access each film anytime from March 5th 7PM to March 14th 9PM (EST). *Panel discussions will be held in English and are open to the public. Register at: https://watch.eventive.org/ff311tohoku There is also a Facebook Page with information regarding the Tribute Event https://www.facebook.com/Footprints-Footsteps-311-and-the-Future-of-Tohoku-103744258354561/

We are still hard at work getting to know all of our potential candidates for the 2021 JET Programme! Notifications for the next stage of our application process will be sent out in early to mid-February via the JET Inbox. Best of luck to all of our applicants!

The JET Desk at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa is hiring! We’re looking for Paper Selection Committee members to process and grade applications for the 2021 #JETProgramme. More details and how to apply here: https://tinyurl.com/y36gm8hg (ENG) https://tinyurl.com/y3skxszn (FR)... Please apply by November 24th!

The JET Desk is closed today, Remembrance Day, and will reopen tomorrow.

Helpful Application Tip #3: Working on your #JETProgramme application? Make sure that you have checked for grammar and spelling mistakes throughout your application! (Not just the essay!)... Good luck with your application!

Helpful Application Tip #2: Working on your #JETProgramme application? Use the essay preview function to ensure your essay is formatted the way you like before submission.... Remember, it should be a maximum of 2 pages. Good luck with your application!

In 2017, #JETProgramme held a video contest for JETs. The videos showcase the hidden charms of Japan as seen through the eyes of current and former JET participants. Please take a look at the contest's compilation video! https://youtu.be/ZQtMWj0NhuQ

Working on your #JETProgramme application? Make sure all your scanned documents are clear and legible PDF documents! Please rotate them so we can read them. Good luck with your application!

The JET Desk at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa is hiring! We’re looking for a JET Assistant to help with the 2021 JET Programme. More details and how to apply here: https://tinyurl.com/y3z7uowm

Have you heard of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme? Please watch this video to learn about #JETProgramme and the positions available! https://youtu.be/La3iSr2clLU

As fall begins, we would like to welcome back this year’s returning JETs! Here is new JET returnee Matthew! Matthew spent one year in Aomori as an ALT. ---- If you are a returning JET and would like to share some photos with us, please contact us at [email protected]!... For current and former JETs, we will also restart our JET Spotlight, so if you wish to participate, please email us at [email protected].

As fall begins, we would like to welcome back this year’s returning JETs! Here is new JET returnee Julianne! Julianne spent three years in Kochi as an ALT. ---- If you are a returning JET and would like to share some photos with us, please contact us at [email protected]!... For current and former JETs, we will also restart our JET Spotlight, so if you wish to participate, please email us at [email protected].

As fall begins, we would like to welcome back this year’s returning JETs! Here is new JET returnee Evan! Evan spent three years in Aomori as an ALT. ---- If you are a returning JET and would like to share some photos with us, please contact us at [email protected]! ... For current and former JETs, we will also restart our JET Spotlight, so if you wish to participate, please email us at [email protected].

As fall begins, we would like to welcome back this year’s returning JETs! Here is new JET returnee Laura! Laura spent one year in Nagasaki as an ALT. ---- If you are a returning JET and would like to share some photos with us, please contact us at [email protected]! ... For current and former JETs, we will also restart our JET Spotlight, so if you wish to participate, please email us at [email protected].

As fall begins, we would like to welcome back this year’s returning JETs! Here is new JET returnee, Daian! Daian spent one year in Saitama as an ALT. ----... If you are a returning JET and would like to share some photos with us, please contact us at [email protected]! For current and former JETs, we will also restart our JET Spotlight. So if you wish to participate, please email us at [email protected].

Today's video topic is about summer vacation. Summer vacation takes place during the Japanese school year. Elementary school students are still connected with their schools during this time. Let's see what students do during their summer break!

Today's elementary school topic is School Events! Throughout the year, there are many events such as day trips, sports days, and safety training. Let's take a look!

Today's video topic is about school lunches at elementary schools! This is known as kyuushoku. See how lunch time is done in Japan!

Today's "Elementary School Life" topic is about the school day! What do students do during their day? What do they study? What do their schools look like? Let's find out!

Curious about elementary school life in Japan?

All Final JET Application Results Have Been Sent! Please check for your notifications and don't forget your spam folder! We thank everyone who applied this year! Our next application period will be in Fall 2020!