February 8: JETAA Board Game Day (And Karaoke Night!)

***Limited to JET alumni and plus-ones.***

Come escape the cold with us over board games at The Loft. With hundreds of games to choose from, including the very latest releases, you’re guaranteed to have a blast!

We’ll be taking a break for dinner and meeting up at Popstar Karaoke at 7 PM for another round of shenanigans. We’ve got the big room booked for two hours so everyone will have time to shine!

Board Game Day
Where: The Loft Board Game Lounge (2nd Floor, 14 Waller St)
When: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (or as late as they let us stay!)

Karaoke Night
Where: Popstar Karaoke (382 Rideau)
When: 7:00 – 10:00

RSVP: Register here!

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October 19: Welcome Back Social

The Welcome Back Social is a fun and casual get-together for newly returned or new-to-Ottawa JETs and other alumni! Come join us for good food, conversations and company! We’re also planning a karaoke session after from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.!

When: October 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: C’est Japon à Suisha ( 208 Slater St.)
RSVP: Please make sure to register on Eventbrite for either the dinner, the karaoke, or both!

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October 8: Career Fair and Welcome Back Reception

JETAA Ottawa is once again co-hosting a Career Fair with the Embassy of Japan. The fair will be held on Tuesday, October 8 and will be followed by the official Welcome Back Reception. 

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO JET AND MEXT ALUMNI!

Career Fair
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 8, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Embassy of Japan (255 Sussex Dr.)
Participating companies: Uniqlo, MUFG, Kintetsu International Express, Assent Compliance, Invest Canada, LRO Staffing, Autonomous ID, Gastops
Format: Each company will set up a booth. Guests will visit booths which they’re interested in. Each company will give a brief presentation at the beginning of the career fair. Bring your resume and meishi (business cards)!
Attire: Business
RSVP: Required – Please email: president@jetaaottawa.ca

Welcome Back Networking Reception
Date & Time: Tuesday October 8, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Residence of the H.E. Ambassador Kimihiro Ishikane
Description: The annual Welcome Back JET Reception will welcome the 2019 JET Returnees back to Canada. Also present will be a maximum of 40 JET alumni, supporters of the JET Programme (professors, government officials, etc.), diplomats, etc. Food and drink will be served.
RSVP: Required – up to 40 on a first-come-first-serve basis, with priority given to Career Fair Attendees. Please email: president@jetaaottawa.ca

Interested in attending? Let us know as soon as possible!

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September 14: JETAA Toronto Yukata Summer Sunset Cruise

In celebration of historic year and the new Reiwa era, JETAA Toronto is planning a Yukata Summer Sunset Cruise in Toronto Harbour. 

Let us know if you’re interested in carpooling by sending us an email at exec@jetaaottawa.ca.

When: September 14th, 2019
Where: Toronto Harbour – keep an eye on JETAA Toronto for further details
Ticket Price:  $50 for a Regular Ticket. 
How to RSVP: Purchase your ticket on Eventbrite: Get your tickets here!

Tickets will not be sold at the door and final ticket sales will end September 10th.

Who can come: JETAA, Japanese community members, Friends and Family of JETAA
What’s included: Being on a boat, finger foods, DJ and good company
What’s extra: Drinks

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July 21: Natsu Matsuri 2019

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