What is JETAA?
JETAA is The JET Program Alumni Association, which was created to serve the bonds of friendship developed by participants of the JET Program.
The JET Program (Japan Exchange Teaching Program), is run by the Japanese government and hires native English speakers from around the world to serve as Assistant Language Teachers (and also cultural ambassadors) in classrooms all around Japan, exposing their students to real spoken English and introducing them to other cultures. Some JETs are also hired as Coordinators for International Relations and work in city halls, helping to promote and cultivate friendly relationships between Japan and various countries around the world.
JETAA’s purpose is to achieve, through its activities, a broader and deeper understanding between Japan and the countries participating on the program as well as foster community among former and new participants in the JET Program. As such, we serve not only former and prospective JETs, but our community as a whole, and we welcome everyone to join, whether you're connected to JET, part of the Japanese community, or just have an appreciation for Japan.


Our Mission
1. To provide a professional and social network for JET alumni;
2. To serve as a resource to the Japanese Consulate of Portland in its recruitment and training of new JETs; and
3. To promote international understanding on a local level through cultural exchange and community activities.
One of Many Chapters
Here at JETAA Portland, we are one of 19 local chapters across the United States under the umbrella of JETAA USA. Our chapter serves the entire JET community in the state of Oregon as well as the southern half of Idaho.
To learn more or get in contact with another JETAA chapter, visit JETAA USA's website here.

JETAA USA Chapters and Jurisdictions
JETAA DC
The greater Washington D.C. metro area, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia
JETAA New York
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
New England JET Alumni Association
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association of the Southeast
Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
JET Alumni Association of New Orleans
Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
Florida JETAA
Florida
JETAA Chicago
Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana
Heartland JETAA
North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri
Texoma JETAA
Texas and Oklahoma
JETAA Rocky Mountain
Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado
Pacific Northwest Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association
Washington State, Northern Idaho, and Montana
JET Alumni Association of Northern California
Northern California and Nevada
JET Alumni Association of Southern California
Southern California and Arizona
JETAA Hawaii
Hawaii
JET Alumni Association of Alaska
Alaska
Great Lakes JETAA
Michigan and Ohio
JET Alumni Association of Minnesota
Minnesota
Music City JETAA
Tennessee and Kentucky