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USING JAPANESE IN THE WORKPLACE PART 2
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 8-9 pm ET
Thursday, November 3, 2022, 9-10 am JST
Tyler Burton (JET, Kyoto University) and Amanda Waddell (Japan Society, New York) share what interesting academic and professional experiences have enriched and solidified their Japanese language learning and how they have successfully mapped out meaningful Japan-related careers.
Speaker: Tyler Burton, Kyoto University of Advanced Sciences, International Liaison Team
Speaker: Amanda Waddell, Japan Society, Performing Arts Senior Program Officer
Moderator: Amy DeLouise, DeLouise Enterprises, Storyteller
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USING JAPANESE IN THE WORKPLACE PART 1
Monday, October 17, 2022, 8-9 pm ET
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 9-10 am JST
Hear from Kasia Lynch (Ikigai Connections) and Heather Terada (Sony, Inc.) about how they learned and have navigated significant careers using Japanese. During this interactive event, Kasia and Heather will share invaluable insight from their vast professional experiences.
Speaker: Kasia Lynch, Ikigai Connections, Founder
Speaker: Heather Terada, Sony Inc., Data Analytics Manager
Moderator: Tom Mason, Bridging Foundation, Executive Director
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HOW ENRICHMENT AND STUDY PROGRAMS CAN HELP YOUR CAREER
March 15, 2022, 8-9 pm ET
March 16, 2022, 9-10 am JST
Discover how these extracurricular programs can help boost your professional skill sets. Alumni of various US-Japan enrichment programs share their experiences on these programs and how they apply those experiences in their professional lives.
Speaker: Tristan Norman, TOMODACHI Kakehashi Inouye Scholar Alumnus '18
Speaker: Mason Williams, TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference ‘17, JASC Delegate ‘18, JASC Executive Committee Member ‘19
Moderator: Danielle Reed, PinPath, LLC Founder
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INTERNSHIPS: SEARCHING, APPLYING, AND TIPS FOR A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE
February 15, 2022, 8-9 pm ET
February 16, 2021, 10-11 am JST
Join this session to learn invaluable tips to get the most out of an internship experience. From how to tackle the application process to practical advice on how to make your internship work for you.
Speaker: Eric Feldman, Florida International University
Speaker: Shanti Shoji, Sasakawa USA, Director of Programs
Moderator: Danielle Reed, PinPath LLC, Founder
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RESUME RECIPE: HOW TO WRITE A RESUME THAT SIZZLES
November 17, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
November 18, 2021, 10-11 am JST
Join Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist, as she offers up key points to writing a resume that is sure to get attention.
Speaker: Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist
Moderator: Tom Mason, Bridging Foundation Executive Director
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HOW TO NETWORK IN THE U.S. AND JAPAN
October 20, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
October 21, 2021, 9-10 am JST
In this talk, Kasia Lynch, Founder of Ikigai Connections, gives tips to successfully navigate networking in the U.S. and Japan.
Speaker: Kasia Lynch, Ikigai Connections Founder
Moderator: Tom Mason, Bridging Foundation Executive Director
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BUILDING A JAPAN-RELATED CAREER
September 15, 2021, 8-9 pm ET
September 16, 2021, 9-10 am JST
In this opening session of the Bridging Foundation’s webinar series, Kasia Lynch, Founder of Ikigai Connections, offers concrete suggestions about how to build a Japan-related career and find a job in the U.S. or Japan
Speaker: Kasia Lynch, Ikigai Connections Founder
Moderator: Tom Mason, Bridging Foundation Executive Director
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CAREER IN FOCUS: EXPLORING PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN JAPAN AND BEYOND
October 7, 2020, 7-8 p.m. ET
October 8, 2020, 8-9a.m. JST
Discover how these extracurricular programs can help boost your professional skill sets. Alumni of various US-Japan enrichment programs share their experiences on these programs and how they apply those experiences in their professional lives.
Speaker: Tristan Norman, TOMODACHI Kakehashi Inouye Scholar Alumnus '18
Speaker: Mason Williams, TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conference ‘17
JASC Delegate ‘18, JASC Executive Committee Member ‘19
Moderator: Danielle Reed, PinPath, LLC Founder