What is JAC-US?
JAC-US stands for Japan Alumni Community of US exchange programs, and refers to a community for International Exchange Alumni. We are tirelessly working together to launch the alumni community. With the cooperation with the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Tokyo and the tremendous financial support through grants, five alumni started the JAC-US (formerly known as for "The Groundwork for IEAAJ" ) in 2020.
JAC-US profile overview
| Name |
| Japan Alumni Community of US Exchange Programs (JAC-US) |
| Establishment |
| July, 2022 |
| Location (under terms and conditions) |
| Nagoya, Aichi, Japan |
| Purpose |
| JAC-US builds a network of US exchange alumni and creates a community that seeks solutions to global and local social issues. JAC-US alumni will also contribute to creation of a fair, inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable society and to the future development of the US-Japan relationship. |
| Activities |
| (1) Provide opportunities for alumni for self-development, etc. (2) Promote exchanges among alumni and program participants. (3) Establishment of alumni networks. (4) Conducting surveys and research by the Alumni to solve social issues. (5) Social education support and human resource development by alumni. (6) Cooperation in projects conducted by the US Embassy Tokyo and Consulates and other program-related organizations. (7) Activities that are alumni-driven and in line with the objectives of JAC-US. |
| Membership category |
| Alumni from Japan who participated in a international exchange programs funded by the U.S. Department of State. <Membership category> (1) Regular member: Individuals who have been officially selected for the International Exchange Program, who have completed the program, and who agree with the objectives of JAC-US. (2) Support member (Individual): Individuals who agree with the purpose of JAC-US and provide assistance to JAC-US. (3) Support member (Organizations): Organizations that agree with the purpose of JAC-US and provide assistance to JAC-US. |
| Program Director / Vice Program Director |
| (1) Program Director: Yuuki KOBAYASHI (OPEN, 2019) (2) Vice Program Director: Takayuki HARADA (IVLP, 2019) (3) Vice Program Director: Niina Nomura NIBLING (Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders, 2018) |
| Number of regular members |
| 17 persons (Member Page) |
| Cities of the US that JAC-US members visited through US Exchange Programs |
| 23 Cities (as of July 2024) Washington D.C., Boston, Rochester, Dallas, Las Vegas, San Diego, Albany, Buffalo, Tulsa, Los Angeles, Chattanooga, Miami, Montgomery, Phoenix, Manchester, Portland, Salem, Austin, Philadelphia, New York, Seattle, Denver, New Orleans |
| Admission fee / Annual fee |
| Free of charge (regardless of membership category) |
| Contact us |
| Contact form in this website is available. https://jac-us.org/contactus/ |
US exchange programs for JAC-US membership
10 US exchange programs are for JAC-US members.
- American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL)
- East-West Center
- Eisenhower Fellowship
- Fulbright scholarship
- International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) (including IVLP On Demand Program)
- National Personnel Authority (NPA)
- Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs)
- Bridge USA (Bridge USA is previously named the Exchange Visitor Program (J1 visa) - example: Japan Internship for the Development of Young Leader Program)
- Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program
- TOMODACHI Initiative Program, and other U.S. government-funded / sponsored programs.
For more details, please refer to the link below. (American Center Japan official website)
https://americancenterjapan.com/exchange/
Our Mission, Vision and Value
Mission
To build a network of USG alumni with the aim to promote equitable inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable societies.
Vision
A community that can solve social issues at both global and local levels through collaboration and transcending the boundaries of programs and regions.
Value
Respect for Diversity: We respect the diverse opinions and values of each alumni members.
Leveraging Individual Experience and Expertise: We make the most of our expertise, strengths, and gained experiences in the United States.
Solution-Oriented: We always care for society, identify imperative issues, and take action to resolve them.