JETAANC - the Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association of Northern California

The JET Alumni Association of Northern California is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization open to current and returning participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.

The organization serves as a support network and resource for returning participants in their transition to the Northern California area, and also provides assistance in the recruitment and orientation for the JET Program to the Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco.

Most of our events occur in and around the Northern California Bay Area, although they are often located in further-reaching areas, from the Central Valley to Nevada and abroad.

Latest Newsletter

Read the latest JETAANC newsletter: Pacific Bridge Spring 2008 (pdf)

All our past newsletters on our newsletter archive page!

Forms from Tax Forum

As promised in the tax forum, here are the useful forms for 2007 JET taxes:
Explanation of tax filing requirements for JET Participants (pdf)
Returning JET - no pension - Sample Tax Return (pdf)
Returning JET - with pension - Sample Tax Return (pdf)

2008 JETAANC Executive Committee Elections

Congratulations to our new 2008 JETAANC Executive Committee Members:
Co-Presidents: Jeffrey Chu and Rod Mcleod
Treasurer: Arisa Takahashi Fuller

Still open: Media Circle / Cultural Events Co-coordinators. Click here to find out how to apply!

2008 Scholarship

Each year, JETAANC offers a $1,000 scholarship to high school students who are going on to an accredited college or university, and who have a demonstrated interest in Japan or Japanese culture. Application forms and FAQs are available here.