the history of jetaanc
1990 Alumni gather to share their common Japan experience and to begin the career and social networking process at home.
1991 A resume bank for alumni is created and alumni manage calls from employers to alumni.
1992 The first JETAANC Career Handbook is created.
1993 The first edition of the Career Handbook is published to coincide with the first Career & Networking Forum. Alumni gather for the first time with professional recruiters and listen to numerous panel discussions on everything from resume writing to accepting job offers.
1994 JETAANC officially becomes a California Public Benefit Corporation.
1995

JETAANC is instrumental in launching the first National JETAA Conference in New York.

JETAANC raises $1,000 for the Kobe Earthquake Relief Effort.

1996 JETAANC hosts the National JETAA Conference.
1997 - present

JETAANC continues to serve as an important resource to alumni and the community at large.

Established alumni activities over the years include the Annual Career & Networking Forum, the Annual Shinnenkai, and the Annual Alumni-Led Orientation. Monthly dinner clubs and regular networking, educational and social opportunities are provided and alumni are able to attend several activities every month.

JETAANC serves the Bay Area community through volunteer service projects such as the GLIDE Memorial Foundation and the San Francisco Community School. It also assists with Japan-related events such as Japanese Culture Festivals for the California Association of Japanese Language Teachers and local Cherry Blossom Festivals in San Francisco and Palo Alto.