Akita Leavers Conference 2021
The 2021 Akita Leavers Conference (令和３年帰国者研修会; Reiwa Sannen Kikokusha Kenshūkai) was a conference held online specifically for JET participants leaving the program in 2021 on Friday, May 21st 2021 using Google Classroom.
JETs learned about topics such as how to receive their pension refund, how deal with Japanese taxes, and the rules regarding returning airfare, moving out, goodbye speeches, traveling under Covid, and dealing with reverse culture shock after JET.
Handbook
The [Handbook] contains all of the information delivered during the conference in details, including processes for pension refunds, taxes, visas, and more.
Workshops
Farewell Speeches & Letter Writing
Masahiko Sato, Instructor at Akita University (Guest Lecturer)
How can you properly convey your regards to the many people who've watched over you during your time here? We've invited Mr. Masahiko Sato, an Instructor at Akita University, to help you prepare your farewell speeches and thank you letters.
- Presentation and handout not uploaded as per Mr. Sato's request. Please contact the PAs if you would like a digital copy of the handout.
Leaving Japan: Taxes and Pension
Catherine Johnson
We will explain local resident tax, including its conditions, calculated period, and payment.
Senpai Surveys: Leaving Wisdom from Previous JETs
Joseph Frye
We sent out a survey to JETs who left last year about their experiences leaving the program and moving on in a world under COVID. Here, we share their thoughts, and share advice on how to learn from there experiences.
Moving Out & Preparing for Successors
Caitlin Wilcox
What services need cancelling? What paperwork do you need to file? How do you get rid of your stuff? How should you prepare for your successor? We'll talk about all of these points and more in this cover-all presentation on everything you need to think about when moving on from JET.
The Finish Line: Wrapping Up & Reflecting on JET
Aaron Kern
In this presentation, we will cover other outlying information for wrapping up your time on JET and go over a final checklist. We will also introduce reverse culture shock and other things you should keep in mind as you anticipate going home. At the end, we will have a group reflection on the JET experience.
See Also
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