Application for 2024 KKC Japan Study Tour open to Mar 1 for grade 6-12 social studies teachers!
KEIZAI KOHO CENTER TEACHER FELLOWSHIP
Application Due: March 1, 2024
Dates: June 24 (Mon) -July 2 (Tue), 2024 (Tentative)
Program Type: Education Exchange, Public Affairs
Contact: Email: kkcfellowship@us-japan.org
Contact Phone: 412-856-8608, Ms. Katsuko Shellhammer
Keizai Koho Center (KKC), in cooperation with the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), will offer the “KKC Study Tour to Japan 2024” for U.S. and Canadian social studies teachers.
Since 1980, over 700 U.S. and Canadian social studies teachers have taken part in “KKC Study Tour to Japan”. The program aims to deepen participants’ understanding of Japan and contribute to international mutual understanding across the Pacific. Their experiences and findings in Japan have significant value to their students, who will build future ties with Japan.
Dates of the Program
June 24 (Mon) -July 2 (Tue), 2024 (Tentative)
The contents will be developed to provide vivid and enjoyable experiences which may include:
- Visits to Japanese schools and Japanese companies,
- Meetings with scholars and/or experts on political, economic, social issues and the education system,
- Cultural and fun experiences,
- A seminar with an audience of business people.
Costs covered by KKC
KKC provides round trip air transportation from the participants’ home city to Tokyo, as well as accommodations, ground transportation and meals associated with the program.
Guidelines at https://www.us-japan.org/kkc before applying at https://najas.wufoo.com/forms/r1pu1gw61awsgr1/ Help for societies/teachers c/o aboots@japansocietypa.org while reflections from participants are at https://en.kkc.or.jp/programs/stj/.
