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Each Consulate General and the Embassy hold their own Q&A Sessions with JET Program alumni in the summer to give new participants the chance to learn from their predecessors. Participants are also encouraged to participate in various events and activities sponsored by their local JET Program office. Such activites include Japanese language courses, opportunities to meet with JET Program alumni mentors, trips to Japanese grocery stores, and other social and educational outings.

PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION: JULY/AUGUST

Successful candidates receive written materials and Japanese language texts after acceptance into the Program. Training sessions and mandatory Pre-Departure Orientations are hosted by the Embassy and Japanese Consulates. All successful applicants must, as a general rule, participate in the Pre-Departure Orientation. Pre-Departure Orientations are held the day prior to departure, and any transportation and lodging fees, if applicable, will be the participant’s responsibility. Please note that there will be no such orientation for those joining from Japan.

POST-ARRIVAL ORIENTATION: JULY/AUGUST

A comprehensive 3-day orientation, which includes workshops on topics such as life in Japan and work duties, is hosted by CLAIR, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the contracting organizations in Tokyo for all new participants. Participation in post-arrival orientation is mandatory.

TRAINING: VARIOUS throughout the year

Participants are required to participate in other mandatory training sessions as indicated by CLAIR or other relevant organizations during their contract period (such as mid-year conferences, the Conference for Re-Contracting JETs, etc.). After arriving in Japan, JET Program participants can enroll in the Japanese Language Correspondence Course that is offered by CLAIR (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels are offered). These courses were designed to help improve participants’ Japanese skills and to help promote understanding of Japan by encouraging careers in teaching after participation in the JET Program.


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	Orientations &Training TRAINING: SUMMER (Varies by Consulate) Each Consulate General and the Embassy hold their own Q&A Sessions with JET Program alumni in the summer to give new participants the chance to learn from their predecessors. Participants are also encouraged to participate in various events and activities sponsored by their local JET Program office. Such activites include Japanese language courses, opportunities to meet with JET Program alumni mentors, trips to Japanese grocery stores, and other social and educational outings. PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION: JULY/AUGUST Successful candidates receive written materials and Japanese language texts after acceptance into the Program. Training sessions and mandatory Pre-Departure Orientations are hosted by the Embassy and Japanese Consulates. All successful applicants must, as a general rule, participate in the Pre-Departure Orientation. Pre-Departure Orientations are held the day prior to departure, and any transportation and lodging fees, if applicable, will be the participant’s responsibility. Please note that there will be no such orientation for those joining from Japan. POST-ARRIVAL ORIENTATION: JULY/AUGUST A comprehensive 3-day orientation, which includes workshops on topics such as life in Japan and work duties, is hosted by CLAIR, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the contracting organizations in Tokyo for all new participants. Participation in post-arrival orientation is mandatory. TRAINING: VARIOUS throughout the year Participants are required to participate in other mandatory training sessions as indicated by CLAIR or other relevant organizations during their contract period (such as mid-year conferences, the Conference for Re-Contracting JETs, etc.). After arriving in Japan, JET Program participants can enroll in the Japanese Language Correspondence Course that is offered by CLAIR (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels are offered). These courses were designed to help improve participants’ Japanese skills and to help promote understanding of Japan by encouraging careers in teaching after participation in the JET Program.