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JET Furusato Vision Project
JET alumni have an opportunity to revisit their home from when they were employed on the JET Program and make new contributions in those communities. CLAIR and local governments of Japan have recently begun the JET Furusato Vision Project to send over a number of lucky alumni with the hopes of further promoting globalisation. To learn more, please […]
WANTED: Tampa Region Rep
Florida JETAA is looking for a new Tampa Region Rep! Region Reps are our JETAA contacts to welcome alumni that move to their areas, and promote community there. Minimum requirement is to host ONE (1) event per year in your region – and it can be anything! If interested, please email President@floridajetaa.org!
Job Opportunity | Japanese Instructor at UCF
UCF is looking for someone qualified to teach college-level Japanese courses. Position: 1-year Visiting Instructor position Starting: January 2019 Job: Teach 4 sections of Japanese language Requirements: Master’s degree and native/near-native fluency in Japanese with high English proficiency Send CVs to: Pamela.McGlinchey@ucf.edu.
Jeenie – Opportunities for bilingual Japanese speakers to earn extra income
JeenieTM is a mobile app that connects travelers on demand via video/audio with LIVE linguists who can help them with language and cultural issues (think “Uber” for languages). Linguists can sign up at absolutely no cost and then decide how much, how often and where they would like to work. It all takes place in […]
The Great American Teach-In | Tues. Nov. 13
Do you miss the classroom? Are you interested in sharing your Japan experience at a school? In mid-November, schools across the nation will be participating in the Great American Teach-in, where professionals and parents can visit and teach students about a topic of their choosing. If this interests you, a clever and kid-friendly powerpoint presentation […]
18th Annual Orlando Japan Festival | Nov 4
This is one of the largest Japan festivals in Florida. This is the 18th annual. Admission is FREE! When: Sun. 11/4, 11am-5pm Where: Kissimmee Lakefront Park – 69 Lakeshore Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741 On stage performances: Koto Iai Judo Taiko drumming Also featuring special guest performer Mr. Yasunori Kimatawe, who is a live Shodo artist. […]
Morikami Film Series 2018-2019 – Tickets available to FL-JETAA Members
This upcoming year, with the kind funding of Japan Foundation, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is able to debut the Morikami Film Series this October. The first film of the season is the classic Japanese movie, “Tokyo Story“. Tokyo Story – A film by Yasujirō Ozu (136 min., 1953) Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 Cocktail reception: 6:00 […]
NatCon 2018, Denver CO
We are SO PROUD and GRATEFUL of our Info Officer Hartley Haft and our Superstar alumnus Aiyana Mathews for representing Florida Jetaa at the 2018 JETAA National Conference this past weekend! We’re looking forward to hearing the great things they learned, and using their ideas to create an even better experience for our members in the coming year. Thanks, also, to […]