{"id":9731,"date":"2017-09-19T11:26:52","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T15:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/?p=9731"},"modified":"2017-10-31T10:20:50","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T14:20:50","slug":"bu-fall-career-fair-2018-jet-program-recruiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/asian\/2017\/09\/19\/bu-fall-career-fair-2018-jet-program-recruiting\/","title":{"rendered":"BU Fall Career Fair: 2018 JET Program Recruiting"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2018 JET Program Recruiting- Opportunities for students in Japan<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/asian\/files\/2017\/09\/JET.png\" alt=\"JET\" width=\"175\" height=\"83\" class=\" wp-image-9738 alignleft\" \/>As you may know, this year marks the beginning of the 30<span size=\"-1\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0year of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.\u00a0 Currently, more than 5,100 young people from 44 countries are participating in JET, sharing their own culture, helping to encourage English language learning and broadening their own perspectives by living and working in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Although students may not apply before the fall of their senior year, we encourage any student who may be interested in applying in the future to stop by and learn about the possibilities.\u00a0 Most JET Program positions do not require Japanese language ability or teaching experience, but we certainly look favorably upon those who have studied language, culture, technique and theory.<\/p>\n<p>Applications will open the last week of September. The deadline for applying to the 2018 JET Program is twofold, this year: online documents to be submitted by November 9<span size=\"-1\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span>, while physical copies must be postmarked for receipt in Washington DC by November 18th.\u00a0 Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the new US JET Program website to learn more and to apply:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/jetprogramusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span color=\"purple\" style=\"color: purple;\"><b>JETprogramUSA.org<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"width: 700px; float: center; padding: 2px; margin: 15px; background: #c40000;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"width: 700px; float: center; padding: 15px; margin: 15px; background: #c40000;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nVisit the JET Program table at:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><br \/>\nBU Fall Career Fair 2017<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Date: Wednesday, October 18th<br \/>\nTime: 10:30am &#8211; 3:30pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Location: Center for Career Development, 775 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"width: 700px; float: center; padding: 2px; margin: 15px; background: #c40000;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">JET: The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_rp_l6 _rp_m6\">\n<div class=\"ms-font-weight-regular ms-font-color-neutralDark rpHighlightAllClass rpHighlightBodyClass _rp_n6\" id=\"Conversation.FossilizedTextBody\">\n<div class=\"ms-border-color-neutralTertiaryAlt\">\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program is an extraordinary opportunity for college graduates to live and work in Japan.\u00a0 Sponsored by the Japanese Government, the program\u2019s goals are to improve English language education and promote grass-roots level international exchange in Japan.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>Candidates interested in joining the next session of JET which will begin in the summer of 2018 should apply this fall by visiting<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>the US JET Program website:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/jetprogramusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span size=\"2\" color=\"purple\" style=\"color: purple; font-size: small;\"><b>JETprogramUSA.org<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>Applications will open the last week of September.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span><u>The deadline for applying to the 2018 JET Program is twofold<\/u><\/span><span>, this year: online documents to be submitted by November 9th, while physical copies must be postmarked for receipt in Washington DC by November 18<\/span><span size=\"-1\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span>, 2017.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><u>JET Program Positions<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><b>ALT<\/b><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>&#8211; Assistant Language Teacher: ALTs assist Japanese teachers in public school English classes and local boards of education. They participate in school and community activities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>There is<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span><u>no<\/u><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Japanese language requirement for ALTs but Japanese language ability is looked upon favorably. More than 90% of all JETs work as ALTs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><b>CIR<\/b><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>&#8211; Coordinator for International Relations: CIRs are engaged in international exchange activities at the local government level. They receive overseas guests, translate foreign publications into Japanese, teach English and interpret at various events. They also cooperate and give advice in planning and implementing international exchange events.\u00a0Most CIRs also have some teaching duties. **A good command of Japanese is required for CIRs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><u>Requirements<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>Applicants must hold a Bachelor\u2019s Degree by July 15, 2018. JET is open to citizens of 40 countries, but candidates must apply in their country of citizenship. The JET Program seeks candidates who are mature, flexible and interested in learning about Japan while sharing their own culture.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><u>Compensation<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>JET provides transportation to and from Japan and remuneration of JY 3,360,000 per year which JETs use to pay their living expenses,<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>including housing.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Housing is usually arranged by the Contracting Organization.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><u>Applying<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>Candidates should apply this fall for positions which begin in late July 2018.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>The application information for US citizens is available here:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/jetprogramusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span size=\"2\" color=\"purple\" style=\"color: purple; font-size: small;\"><b>JETprogramUSA.org<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><u>The online deadline is November 9<\/u><\/span><span size=\"-1\"><u><sup>th<\/sup><\/u><\/span><span><u>, and a physical copy must be received in Washington DC by November 18<\/u><\/span><span size=\"-1\"><u><sup>th<\/sup><\/u><\/span><span><u>, 2017.<\/u><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>Citizens of other participating countries can find further information at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetprogramme.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span color=\"purple\" style=\"color: purple;\">www.jetprogramme.org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span><b>For more information contact:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JET Program Office<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Consulate General of Japan in Boston<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (617) 973-9772<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span color=\"purple\" style=\"color: purple;\"><span color=\"blue\" style=\"color: blue;\"><a href=\"mailto:jetdesk@bz.mofa.go.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jetdesk@bz.mofa.go.jp<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2018 JET Program Recruiting- Opportunities for students in Japan As you may know, this year marks the beginning of the 30th\u00a0year of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.\u00a0 Currently, more than 5,100 young people from 44 countries are participating in JET, sharing their own culture, helping to encourage English language learning and broadening their own 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