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Update from Team TOMODACHI
May 2019
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Over 140 Program Participants and Guests Unite for the 2018-2019 TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program Annual Conference in Tokyo
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On May 26, 2019, TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program (TMWLP) participants from Sapporo, Tokyo, Osaka, and Naha gathered in Tokyo for the program’s capstone annual conference. Under the theme of “Own Your Life, Design Your Future,” the conference brought together over 140 people, including program mentors and mentees, USJC representatives, MetLife leaders, and U.S. Embassy representatives. This year marked the sixth anniversary of the program, in which 538 women have taken part since 2013.
 Three student groups then delivered their presentations on the future of leadership and the kinds of leaders they hope to become. Inspired by the U.S. trip, the winning group talked about the importance of shared responsibilities for couples and the role of work-life balance in having a successful career and finding fulfillment in life.
In her keynote address, Ms. Yumi Tomei, Former Olympian, Soccer; EY Women Athlete Business Network (WABN), drew on her soccer career, especially her struggles as a woman athlete and, later, as a business woman, and talked about the importance of learning from failures and finding your true passion. Read More>>
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The Latest on TOMODACHI Programs and Activities
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The 9th U.S. Embassy – Keio SFC – TOMODACHI Entreprenership Seminar kicks off ; The Series of Pre-Seminars Will be Held at 20 locations Throughout Japan
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The pre-seminars for the 9th U.S. Embassy-Keio SFC-TOMODACHI Entrepreneurship Seminar kicked-off at Keio SFC on April 25, followed by pre-seminars in Ishikawa Prefecture on May 18, and Toyama Prefecture on May 19.
The pre-seminar held at Keio SFC included an “idea development workshop,” the first step in learning how to come up with an idea. Often, university students do not understand how to use their interests and ideas to create real businesses and projects. Read More>>
The remaining pre-seminars are scheduled to take place in following prefectures: Kagawa, Okayama, Kanagawa, Saga, Hokkaido (Hakodate and Sapporo), Niigata, Tokyo, and Miyagi. Click the following links to sign up for the pre-seminars happening in June:
Click the following links to sign up for the pre-seminars happening in June:
For more information and details: letsgo@keiosfc-tomodachi.com
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Upcoming Programs and Events
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AprilーJuly
MayーJune
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June 15ー16
June 22ー23
June 22ーJuly 7
June 28
July 5ー13
July 6ー7
July 11ー13
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The 9th US Embassy-Keio SFC-TOMODACHI Entrepreneurship Seminar Pre-Seminars (throughout Japan)
TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Impact for Social Empowerment (RISE) Leadership Program: Welcome Events (throughout Japan)
TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program U.S. Delegates orientation (New York City)
TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program Pre-Trip Seminar (Sendai, Miyagi)
TOMODACHI KaoLINK Fukushima Rebranding Program(Iwaki, Fukushima)
TOMODACHI Honda Global Leadership Program 2019 Orientation (Tokyo)
TOMODACHI Summer 2019 SoftBank Leadership Program Orientations(Morioka, Iwate and Koriyama, Fukushima and Sendai, Miyagi)
8th TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program(Fukushima, Tokyo, Hiroshima)
TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program Post-Program Presentations and Award Ceremony (Tokyo)
TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program American Delegation visits Japan (Tokyo and Fukushima)
TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program Pre-Trip Seminar（Sendai, Miyagi）
TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program Japanese Delegates Orientation (Tokyo)
TOMODACHI High School Women Career Mentoring Program in Fukushima Program Orientation (Koriyama, Iwaki, Fukushima)
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TOMODACHI Alumni Activities
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TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework Welcome Event in Kanto Region: Combating Food Waste Starts with Awareness
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TOMODACHI Alumni Regional Framework Welcome Event in Kyushu Region: Alumni Gather for Workshop and Reception at the U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka
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Recruitment for TOMODACHI Program Participants
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Please forward and share these opportunities with people who may be interested.
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Now Accepting Applications for the TOMODACHI High School Women Career Mentoring Program in Fukushima 2019 supported by the TOMODACHI Combini Fund !
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TOMODACHI High School Women Career Mentoring Program in Fukushima supported by the TOMODACHI Combini Fund provides career support to one hundred and twenty high school sophomore women living in Fukushima prefecture. Through special sessions with foreign studying in Japan students and with professional women, the program explains the many options that high school women have for the future, which will lead to the development of leaders in Fukushima prefecture.
Application Deadline for Participants: Mail applications due on Monday, June 24, 2019
(※Online applications open until Monday, June 24, 2019 at 23:59（JST））
Application Deadline for Mentor: in early June
For more information and to apply: click here
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Now Accepting Applications for the 2019-2020 TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program
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In 2013, the TOMODACHI Initiative in partnership with MetLife Japan launched the TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program (TMWLP) to develop the next generation of global female leaders.
The TMWLP was originally held in Tokyo and Osaka and has expanded to include Naha, Fukuoka, and Sapporo on a rotating basis. The program is held in four cities each year. The 2019-2020 TMWLP program will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, Naha, and Fukuoka. In the five-year period from 2013 to 2019, a total of 538 women (269 women university students and 269 mentors) have taken part.
The students are paired with female mid-career professionals as mentors to have one-on-one support and networking opportunities. Mentees also visit Washington, D.C. and New York for a weeklong study trip. Throughout the 10 month program mentees and mentors are invited to attend special seminars with government officials and business leaders.
Application Deadline: Monday, June 24
For more information and to apply: click here.
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TOMODACHI Alumni Coordinator -Part-time (Tokyo Office)
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The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) is looking for a qualified individual to support the TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program. We seek an individual who can assist the Alumni Manager and participate in various stages of engagement to support the next generation of leaders dedicated to the U.S.-Japan relationship. For more information and to apply, click here. |
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The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) is looking for a qualified individual to support the TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program. We seek an individual who can assist the Alumni Manager and participate in various stages of engagement to support the next generation of leaders dedicated to the U.S.-Japan relationship. For more information and to apply, click here. |
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Intern, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) & TOMODACHI Initiative (Tokyo Office)
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The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) and the TOMODACHI Initiative is seeking unpaid interns. U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) and TOMODACHI offer an exciting environment for interns to be exposed to non-profit, corporate, and government fields. Responsibilities for interns include creating and drafting documents, translation, website management, social media management, newsletter development support, public speaking, communication with program participants, designing presentations and posters, and event planning. For more information and to apply, click here. |
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