JetNext — Thrive in Your Next Chapter After JET
✨ Your guided path to clarity, confidence, and community as you navigate grad school, new careers, or life beyond JET.
Cohorts & Dates
Launchpad Lite (Pilot): Jan 15 – Feb 15, 2026 • $150 (pilot)
Career Transition Core: Mar 20 – May 20, 2026 • $250 (expected)
Fall Launchpad: Oct 15 – Nov 15, 2026 • $200 (limited seats)
Approx. weekly time: 3–4 hrs/week
WHO IT’S FOR
JET alumni in transition (job hunting, applying to grad school, or pivoting careers)
Current JETs preparing for graduate study or career moves
Alumni seeking clarity, direction, and renewed purpose after JET
What You’ll Gain
✅ Career Toolkit: résumés, interviews, negotiation prep
✅ Networking Map: alumni mentors, recruiter panels, peer circles
✅ Transition Plan: 90-day framework for clarity & confidence
✅ Community First: supportive cohort-based network
✅ Optional travel weekenders: Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kyoto
✅ Confidence & Clarity: renewed direction and purpose for your post-JET path
Why JetNext?
Most career and grad prep resources are one-off workshops. JetNext is different: it’s a guided journey with community at the core.
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🌐 Nationwide cohort: connect beyond your prefecture
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🤝 Alumni mentors & recruiter panels: learn from those who’ve navigated JET transitions
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🧰 Career Toolkit: résumés, interviews, negotiation prep, networking strategies
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🗓 Flexible format: asynchronous first, with optional live sessions (recorded)
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🛫 Travel Weekenders (optional): in-person alumni and recruiter connections across Japan
JetNext
(Virtual Program)
JetNext Virtual Program gives you a structured, supportive space to prepare for life after JET. Through short lessons, reflection prompts, and alumni insights, you’ll explore your options, build your professional toolkit, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Program Includes 🌏
📘 Short micro-lessons + guided reflections (10–15 min)
🎤 3–4 live sessions (career panels, recruiter workshops, final showcase — recorded)
📝 Résumé & interview labs with guided practice
🎬 Captions & transcripts for all videos; camera-optional participation
🎓 Certificate of completion
Dates & Pricing
💵 Program fees range from $150–$250 depending on cohort. Travel Weekenders are optional and priced separately. A peer-to-peer fundraising toolkit is available to make participation accessible.
Optional Travel Weekenders
Reconnect with alumni and recruiters across Japan during key weekends. Each trip blends career panels, networking, and reflection with local culture.
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🏯 Tokyo (Feb 21–23, 2026) — Reflection, networking, career panels
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⚙ Nagoya (Mar 6–8, 2026) — Recruiter panels & industry immersion
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🌸 Fukuoka (Oct 9–11, 2026) — Innovation panels, startup insights, wellness reset
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🎓 Kyoto (Nov 21–23, 2026) — Reflection, renewal, alumni panels
💵 Estimated cost: ¥40,000–¥55,000 JPY ($250–$350 USD)
Includes: hotel (twin-share), 2 group dinners, local transport, facilitation, and scheduled activities
Excludes: flights to/from start city, lunches, drinks, personal expenses
🌟 FAQs
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How much does this cost?
Pilot Cohort Price: $150
Future cohorts: expected $250 as we add mentors, live workshops, and travel options.
Add-ons (optional): travel meet-ups and city weekends priced separately.
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What if I can’t afford the fee?
We provide a Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Toolkit to make joining accessible. Just 10 friends contributing $20 each can cover your full fee.
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Do I need to attend live sessions?They’re optional; recordings provided when possible.
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Can I do JetNext if I didn’t do JetThrive?
Yes, these programs are independent but complementary.
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Are the Travel Weekenders required?
No, the travel programs are fully optional.
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Can I get academic credit?
Credit may be available with a partner university (pilot). Credit options require additional time and fees—ask us for the current details. -
How much time should I plan weekly?
About 3–4 hours/week (mix of micro-lessons, reflection, and optional live). -
Do I need to know my exact next step before joining?
No! JetNext is designed to help you explore options, reflect on your strengths, and take practical steps toward your next chapter — whether that’s grad school, career shifts, or something new.
🌟 Want to Contribute?
We’re looking for alumni and returnees to share their voices and help shape JetNext for future participants. Whether you’d like to mentor, co-host workshops, or simply share your story, there are meaningful ways to get involved. Show up for your peers, lean on your mentors, and build a circle that lasts beyond your final years on JET.
