For those of you just starting out or for those that didn't know about it, CLAIR sends out monthly emails with important information for JET participants. Here are a few examples of the topics covered:
- News Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Registration for the Safety Confirmation System (Emergency Call)
- Contact Information Survey for JET Participants
- Mental Health Support Resources
- Japanese Language Courses
- Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Grant
- Home Country Taxes
- JET Conference Materials
- Period of Stay and Status of Residence Renewal
- Lump-Sum Pension Withdrawal
- Training Seminars
You must register for the newsletter in order to receive the emails. Registration can be done by filling out the JET Contact Information Survey. You will need to know your JET ID Number as well as your birthday to access the site.
- Login ID: JET Number (11 digits beginning with 20)
- Password: Date of birth (YYYYMMDD)
If you don't know your JET ID Number, it should be mentioned in the Placement email you received from the JET Programme. The first 4 digits in your JET ID Number should be the year started as a JET. Keep this number, you may need it from time to time.
If you have not registered to receive the emails, you can still access the same information via the CLAIR News page on the JET Programme Website.