Alumni Representatives for the USJC Annual Conference 2016

For TOMODACHI Alumni that are University Students and Young Professionals:

Apply Now to Attend the USJC Annual Conference in Silicon Valley! 

(Deadline: October 3, 2016 by 23:59 JST) 

Join us for the TOMODACHI Workshop at the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in Silicon Valley, California from November 12-16, 2016. As a TOMODACHI Alumni Representative, you will share your story of overcoming adversity, what challenges within your community and society you would like to address, and what further action you’ve taken towards this change.

U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference 2016
TOMODACHI Workshop Alumni Representatives
Santa Clara, California
November 12-16, 2016

We are looking for good storytellers who can also lead small group discussions at the TOMODACHI Workshop to be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Selected Alumni Representatives will be able to attend the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference for the entire duration and have the opportunity to connect with the wealth of the U.S.-Japan Council network of active leaders in the U.S.-Japan relationship.

The U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference is a gathering of the greatest minds actively invested in U.S.-Japan relations today. The electrifying atmosphere of the conference – filled with workshops, panels, and networking opportunities – will truly be a life-changing experience. Don’t miss this opportunity!

This opportunity is part of the TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program, made possible with generous donations by The Prudential Foundation.

TOMODACHI Workshop Theme

“Overcoming Adversity”

 

Selection

Eight (8) alumni will be selected to be TOMODACHI Alumni Representatives at the USJC Annual Conference (4 Japanese and 4 Americans) and travel to Santa Clara, California on November 12-16, 2016. (Those living in Japan will return back on Thursday, November 17, 2016).

Selected Representatives will receive:

• Opportunity to attend U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
• Opportunity to be a speaker and lead small group discussions with the best and brightest minds interested in addressing the social issues within Japan, the United States and U.S.-Japan relations today.
• Flights and lodging costs to travel and stay in Santa Clara between November 12 to 16 (returning to Japan on November 17). Travel dates cannot be altered; Only roundtrip tickets will be provided.
• Minor stipend will be provided to cover food & beverage, and domestic ground transportation.

 

Eligibility

• Must be a TOMODACHI Alumni; member of the TOMODACHI Generation.
• Open to college students and young professionals over the age of 18 (U.S. citizens) and over the age of 20 (Japanese citizens).
• We are looking for good storytellers who can also lead group discussions.
• Must be able to travel from November 12^th-16^th 2016 (returning to Japan on November 17^th).
• Must have a good command of the English language to actively lead and take part in discussions at the Annual Conference.

 

To Apply

Fill out applications online. Select one of the two links below according to your nationality.

• For United States Citizens: http://bit.ly/USJCAC16-TOMOAlumni-US
• For Japanese Citizens: http://bit.ly/USJCAC16-TOMOAlumni-JP

Deadline for Applications: October 3, 2016 at 23:59 Japan Time

 

You will be notified of the selection results by October 20, 2016.

If you have any questions, please contact us at alumni@usjapancouncil.org.