Platform Examples

Need some help getting started on your platform? Have a read through the sample platforms below.

EXAMPLE ELECTION PLATFORM A:

Objective
To be the AJET Block representative for [region name] where an exceptional ability to liaise and
communicate effectively is required.

My name is [NAME]. I am 2nd year ALT in [LOCATION]. I value greatly the opportunity JET has given
me. It is my desire for the JET Programme to continue to evolve and thrive by strengthening the JET
community.

What Can I Do For You?

 Represent you at the national level, thereby ensuring that your ideas and opinions influence the
direction of AJET and in turn the JET Programme. This will continue to enable us to fulfill our
appointments on the JET Programme more effectively and strengthen JETs for the next chapters in
their lives.
 Keep you informed of regional and national affairs as well as introduce you to events happening
around the country.
 Bring ideas to the National Council that will help all JETs in my community to improve English
education and internationalization.

Qualifications:

 Possess excellent negotiation and public relation skills.

 Am highly skilled in collaborating with others.
 Have a genuine interest within the field of education and internationalization.
 Am enthusiastic, professional and reliable.
 Have first hand knowledge of all/most prefectures of our region.
 I have experience teaching in OOO and OOO and organizing internationalization events in OOO.
 Tokyo Orientation, [PREFECTURE] Orientation, Skill Developement Conference Presenter.
 ESL teaching in [LOCATION].
 Presenter and Workshop Facilitator.
 DipT, BEd, PGCert Spec Ed, Master Learning Management.

My Promise
By electing me as your AJET representative for Block [ ] you will enable us to make important progress
and ensure that your voice will be heard. You can make certain that you will never be out of the loop.

My Track Record
When I volunteered in our community I did…

EXAMPLE ELECTION PLATFORM B:

My name is [NAME], I am a first year ALT in [LOCATION]. I was thrilled when I found out that I was
placed in such a beautiful part of Japan. My dedication to the JET community and this region, coupled
with my drive to do great work means that I will do the best job representing the JETs here.
I have been lucky to land in one of the tightest JET communities around. Since day one I have felt
welcomed and included, and am eager to pass this on to the new arrivals. I think the bonds within each
prefecture, and inter-prefecturally are important to sustaining the JET programme, and the well-being of
each JET. I want to encourage JETs to get involved in the great events in surrounding prefectures to share
history, information and culture, and friendship.

Prior to JET, I worked as an Account Executive for an advertising agency. It required great communication
skills and organization, with the main components of my job being events planning, client service, and
production. My background would be especially complementary to Ads, Communications, Marketing or
Publications liaison.

Before arrival in [LOCATION] I sought out our AJET chapter to offer my help, and have since been
involved in planning and running successful [PREFECTURE] AJET events. When the current team retires,
I look forward to a more active role with AJET. I work best when I have too many things to do, and love a
new challenge. I look forward to the opportunity to represent the JETs of [PREFECTURES]. Please vote
for me to be your Block [LOCATION] Rep.

EXAMPLE PLATFORM C: (WITH JAPANESE TRANSLATION)

Marty McFly, 4th Year, Kagawa Prefecture

I am Marty McFly, a 4th year ALT in western Kagawa. I am grateful every day to be a JET in this amazing
place and to be a part of our community of diverse and talented individuals.That’s why I want to become
Block 8 Representative and give something back to all of you.

I am highly qualified to be your representative. I served as Kagawa’s AJET Prefectural Representative in

my 2nd and 3rd years and I’m currently serving as our Treasurer. During my time on AJET, I helped to
increase attendance at our events, revitalize our Charity Ball, and bring Kagawa JETs to the All-Shikoku
Field Day in Tokushima. I’m also a two-time Tokyo Orientation Assistant and I’ve presented numerous
times at Prefectural Orientations and Skill Development Conferences. Next week I will be participating in
the ALT Opinion Exchange between CLAIR and the Three Ministries. There, I will bring the ideas and
concerns of ALTs to representatives of the Japanese government. In my local community, I volunteer
weekly at an after-school program and work closely with our International Exchange Association. On the
weekends you can usually find me at the Kyudo-jo, catching up with friends or baking another batch of my
famous banana bread.

If you elect me, I will work to make sure that you know what’s going on in JET, when and where it’s
happening, and how it affects you. It is my intention to represent Shikoku honestly and diligently, listen
closely to your concerns and serve as a good liaison. I hope that you will give me the opportunity to give
back to the Shikoku JETs by choosing me as your Block 8 Representative.