Life After JET

The Intern: CLAIR's Job Placement Program

Life After JET

Show Notes

In 2016, CLAIR began the first ever work experience placements at participating companies in Kansai and Kanto area, for a period of a week, open to CIRs from 3rd year and up. We speak to two JETs who participated in the internship, Joshua Leong and Paige Norris (thanks you two!). ​ Note that we can't divulge certain details like location and company name, as well as too much about the selection process for the internship, as requested by CLAIR.

Want to find out more? If you're a 3rd year CIR, and you'd like to find out more, head over the JET Programme site. And remember to keep your email address current with CLAIR and be nice to your supervisors! They'll be the ones who will recommend you.

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