JETPrep Programs
Purpose. Belonging. Readiness.
JETPrep programs support individuals at every stage of the Japan journey — from early exploration and interviews to immersive travel, the waiting period, life in Japan, and what comes next.
Whether you’re exploring the JET Program, preparing to apply, waiting to hear back, or getting ready to move abroad, there’s a pathway designed to meet you where you are.
Why JETPrep?
Why Preparation Matters
Preparation isn’t about having everything figured out — it’s about feeling grounded as you step into something new.
Whether you’re exploring Japan for the first time, planning to move abroad, already living overseas, or thinking about what comes next, intentional preparation shapes how you experience each stage.
JETPrep programs support the human side of transition — helping participants build confidence, communication skills, cultural awareness, and a sense of belonging before, during, and after their time in Japan.
Through guided learning, live sessions, and community connection, participants gain the confidence to step forward — not alone, but supported.
JETPrep Pathways
Each program supports a different stage of the Japan journey.
🌱 JETPrep High School — A spring enrichment experience helping students connect Japanese language learning to real-world purpose and future possibilities.
🌸 JETPrep Essentials— A guided preparation experience for future JET participants navigating the months of exploring, applying, waiting, and preparing for departure. Participants build communication skills, cultural understanding, and real-world readiness through interactive modules, mentorship, and reflection.
✈️ JETPrep Travel Programs - Short-term travel and school-based immersion experiences that provide firsthand insight into daily life, classrooms, and culture in Japan before living or working abroad.
🌿 JETThrive — Ongoing support for first-year JETs building belonging, wellbeing habits, and classroom confidence in Japan.
🌅 JETNext — A reflective pathway for current and returning JETs exploring careers, transitions, and what comes after Japan.
How JETPrep Feels Different
JETPrep isn’t a checklist or a crash course.
It’s a guided learning experience designed to help you feel capable, connected, and supported — not overwhelmed.
JETPrep combines flexible online learning, live sessions with experienced JETs and educators, and interactive workshops where you practice real skills and build meaningful connections.
Participants experience:
Flexible learning that fits real life
An online, asynchronous professional development series you can move through at your own pace — designed to support you during a busy and uncertain season.
Live sessions with people who’ve been there
Panels, workshops, and conversations with JET alumni, educators, and mentors who understand the journey and share real insight.
Interactive practice and reflection
Opportunities to sharpen your voice, practice communication, and build confidence through guided activities and workshops.
Community so you don’t feel alone in the process
Connect with others preparing for the same transition and build relationships before you ever step on the plane.
Skills you carry forward
Develop self-awareness, adaptability, and communication confidence that support your life — not just your departure.
This isn’t about being perfectly prepared.
It’s about feeling grounded, confident, and supported at every stage of the journey.
