USJETAA

What USJETAA does

USJETAA (U.S. JET Alumni Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., founded in 2013, serving as the national association for alumni of the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program in the United States. Its mission is to deliver educational, cultural, and professional-development programs that sustain the US–Japan relationship through the alumni community. The organization offers a portfolio of member-facing programs: the NEXT JET Mentorship Program (departing-JET cohort with senpai mentors via Discord and Hanashi-kai Zoom sessions), the Career Coaching Collective and Career Consultations, the JETAA Job Board, JET2JET Career Chats, JETAA Chapter Grants ($1,500–$3,500 per chapter), Microgrants for current JETs, the JETs on Japan publication (with Sasakawa USA), Japanese Language Coaching, a Japanese Reading Group, Ouchigohan cooking classes (with TABLE FOR TWO USA and Japan-America Society chapters), JET Info Sessions for aspiring participants, and a University Partnership Program linking alumni to graduate programs at Temple University Japan, GLOBIS University, and Middlebury Language Schools.

The underlying technology footprint is intentionally lightweight: a Squarespace-hosted website (usjetaa.org), Wild Apricot for membership and event registration, Zoom for virtual programming, Discord (Nihongo Network) and Facebook for community engagement, Instagram for outreach, and email newsletters. There are no proprietary technology platforms, APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML systems disclosed.

USJETAA's revenue model is a nonprofit mix of institutional grants (CLAIR, Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, Sasakawa USA, United States-Japan Foundation), corporate sponsorships (Pasona, Quick USA, Maplopo, Inside Japan Tours, Saskia Rock Consulting, S&R Evermay, Hokkaido Hobby Homes, iiicareer), nominal event fees charged to non-members ($5–$15), and a "supporting membership" tier for donors. Core membership is free for JET alumni and current JET participants, and the organization is governed by a board and supported by a volunteer network spanning JETAA chapters across the United States plus partnerships with JETAA International, JETAA USA, AJET, and JETAA Tokyo. Executive Director Jessyca Livingston leads a 1–10 person staff.

Name

USJETAA

Legal name

USJETAA

Website

https://usjetaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

USJETAA is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs the national JET Program alumni association in the United States, delivering career support, mentorship, grants, language programming, and cultural events to JET alumni, current JETs, and prospective applicants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: USJETAA generates revenue through membership dues from JET alumni and current JET participants, providing access to newsletters, career support, professional development, and community events.
2. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, USJETAA receives donations and grants from organizations including CLAIR, Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, and Sasakawa USA to fund programs and operations.
3. Event Fees: Some programs such as career webinars and cooking classes (Ouchigohan) charge nominal fees to non-members ($5-$15) while offering free or discounted access to members.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors and partners provide financial and in-kind support in exchange for association with the JET alumni community and promotion of Japan-related career opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

USJETAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association that delivers career support, professional development, cultural exchange, and language learning programs to JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program alumni and current participants in the United States. Its core offerings include mentorship programs, career coaching and job board services, grant funding for chapters and current JETs, Japanese language coaching and reading groups, cultural cooking classes, and a quarterly publication on US-Japan relations.

Product overview

USJETAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving as the national association for JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program alumni. Rather than a commercial product company, USJETAA offers a portfolio of membership-based community programs and services including career support offerings (Career Coaching Collective, JETAA Job Board, JET2JET Career Chats, Career Consultations), professional development programs (NEXT JET Mentorship Program, JET Info Sessions, Horizons Career Series, Japanese Language Educator Pathways), grant programs (JETAA Chapter Grants for chapters, Microgrants for current JETs), cultural and language programs (Japanese Language Coaching, Japanese Reading Group, Ouchigohan Cooking Classes), and the JETs on Japan publication produced in partnership with Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA. The organization also manages a University Partnerships network connecting alumni with graduate programs in Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEXT JET Mentorship Program Group mentorship program connecting departing JETs with alumni mentors through Discord and bi-weekly Hanashi-kai Zoom sessions held annually from May through July.
• Career Coaching Collective Quarterly career coaching cohort that helps JET alumni discover career paths using frameworks such as the 'intentional outsider' approach to evaluate workplaces and build strategic career plans.
• JETAA Job Board Online job board featuring employment opportunities in U.S.-Japan relations, Japanese language education, translation, business, and other Japan-related fields, operated in partnership with Nihongo Jobs and Ikigai Conne.
• JET2JET Career Chats Virtual networking sessions connecting JET alumni for career conversations and peer support.
• Career Consultations One-on-one career consultation services for JET alumni to discuss career transitions and opportunities.
• JETAA Chapter Grants Small grants typically ranging from $1,500 to $3,500 awarded to JETAA chapters on a rolling basis through October 1 to support innovative events or programs that further US-Japan relations at the grassroots level.
• Microgrants for Current JETs Microgrant program providing funding to current JET participants for community-building projects in Japan.
• JETs on Japan Publication Quarterly publication produced in partnership with Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA featuring JET alumni perspectives on US-Japan relations across diverse sectors.
• Japanese Language Coaching Monthly interactive 90-minute sessions for advanced beginner and intermediate Japanese learners providing strategies, structure, and motivation for independent study, held on Discord and Zoom.
• Japanese Reading Group Monthly online reading group helping advanced beginner and intermediate Japanese students improve reading skills by exploring short stories and discussing literary and cultural significance.
• Ouchigohan Cooking Classes Monthly online Japanese home cooking class series in partnership with TABLE FOR TWO USA and Japan-America Society chapters, teaching participants to make traditional Japanese dishes.
• JET Info Sessions Free virtual info sessions for prospective JETs featuring panel discussions with alumni, application guidance from JET Program Coordinators, and Q&A opportunities.
• University Partnerships Program Partnership program connecting JET alumni with universities offering graduate programs and career pathways in Japan, including Temple University Japan Campus, GLOBIS University, and Middlebury Language Schools.
• Horizons: Japan Career Series Multi-part virtual series covering key aspects of living and working in Japan post-JET, including making Japan home, job hunting, and pursuing graduate degrees in Japan, hosted at Temple University Japan Campus.
• Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator Virtual session exploring pathways into Japanese language education from credentialing and certification to career opportunities in K-12 and higher education, organized with AATJ.

Quantifiable outcome

• JETAA Chapter Grants program has supported grassroots US-Japan exchange since 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sasakawa USA (Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSasakawa USA partners with USJETAA on the JETAA Chapter Grants program, launched in 2016 to strengthen bilateral US-Japan relationships at the grassroots level. Also partners on the JETs on Japan publication featuring alumni perspectives on US-Japan relations.
• Pasona N.A.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPasona partners with USJETAA on career programming, including the Beyond JET event series that connects alumni with job opportunities in Japanese companies operating in the US. Pasona provides recruiting and career consultation services for JET alumni.
• Quick USAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuick USA partners with USJETAA on the Horizons Japan Career Series, providing expertise on job hunting in Japan and connecting JET alumni with employment opportunities in Japanese companies.
• Inside Japan ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInside Japan Tours provides travel and cultural experiences for JET alumni and sponsors USJETAA programs as part of their commitment to Japan-related cultural exchange.
• MaplopominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaplopo provides online Japanese language learning courses designed specifically for JET participants, offering discounted cohort pricing for departing JETs in the NEXT JET Mentorship Program.
• Saskia Rock Consulting LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSaskia Rock Consulting provides professional consulting services and sponsors USJETAA's mission to support the JET alumni community.
• JETPrep by Positive Global LearningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJETPrep provides test preparation and support services for aspiring JET Program applicants, partnering with USJETAA to support prospective participants.
• JCCI NY (Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJCCI NY partners with USJETAA on programming related to US-Japan business relations and career opportunities in the Japanese business community.
• Eigo GanbareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEigo Ganbare provides English language education resources and supports USJETAA's mission of cultural exchange between the United States and Japan.
• Third Arrow Strategies / Japan Board Diversity Network (JBDN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird Arrow Strategies and the Japan Board Diversity Network work on diversity and inclusion initiatives in corporate Japan, partnering with USJETAA on related programming.
• iiicareerminorGTM or Marketing Partneriiicareer provides career support services and sponsors USJETAA's career programming for JET alumni seeking Japan-related employment.
• Hokkaido Hobby HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHokkaido Hobby Homes provides support and sponsors USJETAA programs as part of their commitment to Japan-related community initiatives.
• JETAA USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJETAA USA is the national-level JET Alumni Association organization that coordinates with USJETAA on national programming including the NEXT JET Mentorship Program and advocacy for the JET alumni community.
• AJET (Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJET is the national organization for current JET participants in Japan. AJET partners with USJETAA on the Senpai Spotlight series published in CONNECT Magazine, and coordinates on initiatives serving both current JETs and alumni.
• JETAA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJETAA International coordinates the global network of JET Alumni Associations worldwide. USJETAA works with JETAA International to maintain connections among the global JET alumni community.
• Japan America Society of Greater PhiladelphiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia for the Ouchigohan Japanese cooking class series, combining cultural education with community building.
• Japan-America Society of North Carolina (JASNC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with JASNC for the Ouchigohan cooking class series featuring Japanese home cooking, promoting cultural exchange and community engagement.
• Japan Society of BostonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan Society of Boston partners with USJETAA on the JSB Meets JET Alumni interview series, featuring profiles of JET alumni and their post-JET careers and experiences.
• Nisshin GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNisshin Global, a consulting company supporting Japanese SMEs expanding internationally, partners with USJETAA on the Horizons Japan Career Series to connect JET alumni with employment opportunities.
• Middlebury Language SchoolsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddlebury Language Schools partners with USJETAA on pathways to Japanese language education careers, with USJETAA's JETAA University Partnership Program promoting Middlebury's graduate programs to JET alumni.
• Temple University Japan CampusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple University Japan Campus partners with USJETAA on the Horizons Japan Career Series and university pathway programming, hosting in-person events at their Tokyo campus.
• GLOBIS UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLOBIS University partners with USJETAA through the JETAA University Partnership Program, offering MBA and graduate programs for JET alumni seeking advanced education in Japan.
• JETAA TokyocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJETAA Tokyo partners with USJETAA on the Horizons Japan Career Series and programming for alumni living and working in Japan, providing in-person networking opportunities in Tokyo.
• American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAATJ partners with USJETAA on the Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator event, providing expertise on Japanese language teaching careers and certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFS Intercultural Programs: Major international exchange organization with US-based alumni programming. Comparable as a larger, established international exchange alumni network providing community, career, and intercultural programming for returnees, with overlapping member-base characteristics (returned cultural exchange participants).
• Japan Foundation (Los Angeles): Japanese government-affiliated cultural foundation supporting US-Japan exchange. Comparable as a larger, established entity in the same US-Japan cultural space that USJETAA partners with and operates under similar diplomatic soft-power goals, though with a broader mandate than JET alumni specifically.
• Japan Society (New York): Established US nonprofit fostering US-Japan cultural and policy exchange. Broader incumbent in the same US-Japan relations space with much larger programming portfolio and resources, providing career, education, and cultural programs to a wider audience including alumni of Japan-related programs.

Direct peers

• JETAA USA: National-level JET Alumni Association in the US. Closely comparable as a sister alumni membership organization serving US-based JET alumni with overlapping programs; USJETAA works directly with JETAA USA on initiatives like the NEXT JET Mentorship Program.
• Fulbright Association: Alumni organization for returned US Fulbright grantees. Highly comparable as a national membership-based alumni association supporting returnees from a flagship US government international exchange program, with similar career support, networking, and chapter-based structure.
• AJET (Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching): National organization for current JET participants in Japan. Comparable membership/community model serving the same underlying JET population while they are still in Japan, with overlapping publications (Senpai Spotlight in CONNECT Magazine) and programming partnerships.
• Peace Corps (Returned Volunteer Services): Organization supporting returned US Peace Corps volunteers. Comparable as a national-level alumni association for returnees from a US government international service program, offering career resources, networking, and continued engagement with the host countries and communities.
• JETAA Tokyo: Tokyo-based JET Alumni Association chapter. Direct peer as a regional alumni association serving JET alumni in a specific geography, with similar programs (Horizons Japan Career Series partnership) and membership/community model.
• JETAA International: Global coordinating body for JET Alumni Associations worldwide. Directly comparable as a peer alumni membership organization serving the same JET cohort across geographies, with overlapping programmatic goals (networking, career support, cultural exchange).

Emerging players

• Princeton in Asia: Affiliate of Princeton University placing fellows in Asia-based teaching and service roles. Comparable as a smaller alumni-oriented organization supporting returnees from structured international teaching/service placements, with similar career-transition and community-engagement goals for Asia-focused alumni.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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