Career Development Seminar

All JETAABC members are welcome to attend this event, space permitting.

You are cordially invited to a special JETAABC event on November 17 at the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver. You'll gain some resources for post-JET career development and have a chance to connect with other JET Alumni. Details:

Friday, November 17, 5:30~7:30 pm (please be prompt)
Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver (1177 W. Hastings St.) -- 9th floor conference room
RSVP to by November 15
Elevator access will be blocked after 5:30pm. (You must make prior arrangements with us if you will be late.)
Light refreshment will be served
Attire: Business casual

Followed by an optional niji-kai (after party), of course!

Speakers

Russell Mark, current president of the Canada-Japan Scociety of BC, has had a long standing busniess relationship with Japan. The Canada-Japan Society of BC is one of the oldest of its kind in Canada with approximately three hundred corporate and individual members.

Erin Leach, Career Coach with Training Innovations, and facilitates an on-line program helping people to choose their career focus and effectively search for work. Working in the Career Development field before and after her two years as an ALT in Aomori-ken (2002-2004), Erin will give tips for your post-JET job search.

Carl Brodie has recently established his own business helping families make and save more money and has helped many others get their businesses off the ground. He will share his expertise in the area of building a business and how to make money in Vancouver. Carl was on JET in Kyoto (1995-1998) and knows how important it is to facilitate a smooth transition into Vancouver's business environment.

Note that this JETAABC event is distinct from the Welcome Back Reception, which is organized by the Consulate General of Japan on November 24.