The JET Alumni Association of Southern California is an organization composed of former JET Program participants and people who have shown a vital interest in the JET Program. It was established to promote mutual understanding and international exchanges between Japan and the United States through the members' experiences of living, working and carrying out local activities in Japan and to promote fellowship among JET Programme alumni.

Although we call ourselves JETAA of Southern California, our formal area of responsibility covers the Southwestern US, including Arizona and New Mexico (although JETs from the latter depart from Denver).

JETAASC not only supports the Consulate in JET related activities including recruitment, candidate selection, and orientation, but also organizes activities that provide JET alumni with opportunities for entertainment, friendship and employment.