The 2024 event was held on 2/16/24. The following describes the event:

The yearly Great Lakes JETAA Japanese Job Fair is for anyone interested or curious about working in the U.S. at Japanese companies, using the Japanese language in their career, or working in Japan-related fields. 

For 2024, we have partnered with Oakland University for a combination lecture and career networking event.

Oakland University & Great Lakes JETAA host Japanese Consulate Lecture and Career Networking Event (Fri., 2/16/2024)

Topic:  Japan-American Relations and Recruiting and Retaining Talent + CAREER NETWORKING EVENT immediately following
Date:  Friday, February 16, 2024

Time:  1-4pm (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)

Location:  Oakland University Campus, Golf Pavilion, 464 Golf View Lane, Rochester, Michigan 48309

Free parking: Lot P51

Attire:  Business Casual

Students, Job Seekers, and Employers – Early registration is appreciated so that we can plan accordingly. Please register by completing this form: https://bit.ly/jarrrte

Check-in begins at 12:30pm on Fri., February 16.

Details:

Join Oakland University and Great Lakes JETAA for a special talk on ‘Japan-American Relations and Recruiting and Retaining Talent’ by Honorable Consul General Yusuke Shindo.  The Consul General is a recognized speaker on U.S. and Japanese relations and culture, and his primary role as a career diplomat is to promote Japanese trade and investment as well as highlight cultural exchanges in the region, including educational programs.

The Career Networking Event, previously known as the GLJETAA Job Fair, will be held immediately following the lecture.  We encourage you to bring a resume.

Meet recruiters and representatives from companies – such as Activ8, Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, Daifuku America, Dowa THT, Fanuc America, Fifth Third Bank, Hirotec, Kobelco, Meiden, Pasona, Quick USA, Rediscover Tours, THK – and network with peers.

Talk with GLJETAA about The Japan Exchange Teaching Program. Take a pamphlet, some swag, chat about Japan, and ask questions.

Learn about Oakland University’s Study Abroad programs. Ask your questions about studying in Japan.

JSD Women’s Club will join us to provide attendees with the opportunity to try their hand at shodo (Japanese calligraphy). Grab a brush and try writing Japanese kanji!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

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Historical Job Fair Information:

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2017