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FYN In Person Learning Days: Past Sessions
2025 Show/Hide
FYN In-Person Learning Days
Description
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) is excited to announce the return of in-person learning events in 2025. These full-day events are crafted to empower students, new public servants, and aspiring public servants through dynamic workshops, interactive networking activities, and speed mentoring sessions. Attendees will develop essential skills in personal branding, effective communication, and work-life balance, all while forging meaningful connections with peers and mentors.
By the end of the learning day, participants will be able to:
- Enhance their personal branding by creating a compelling professional image.
- Develop effective communication skills for managing and resolving workplace conflicts.
- Achieve better work-life balance with tips for managing workloads and preventing burnout.
- Expand their professional network through networking and speed mentoring sessions.
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: This event will be delivered in person. See table below for details
Session Outlines:
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| Crafting Your Personal Brand
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| Mastering Difficult Conversations
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| Achieving Work-Life Balance
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2024 Show/Hide
FYN In-Person Learning Days
Description
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) will be hosting in-person learning events again in 2024/2025. These full-day events will allow participants to learn about career development with tangible examples and experience sharing on a variety of topics. There will also be ample opportunities built in for networking.
Over the course of the day, learners will:
- assess your skills, interests, and values to identify potential career paths;
- learn how to effectively prepare for interviews in order to gain success in the job application process
- gain knowledge of various social media platforms and their relevance to landing your dream job; and
- recognize the significance of networking in career advancement and job search success.
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: This event will be delivered in person. See table below for details
Session Outlines:
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Discovering Your Career Path: Self-Reflection and ExplorationDescription: Embark on a journey of self-discovery and career exploration in this engaging 90-minute workshop. Through a combination of lecture-style presentations, interactive activities, and insightful discussions, participants will better understand themselves and make authentic professional choices that build on their strengths, skills, preferences, and values.
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Preparing for Assessments and Interviews in a Selection ProcessDescription: Participants will learn strategic tips that will assist them during the selection process, including requesting accommodations, preparing for tests, and mastering interview techniques. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to confidently navigate every stage of the selection process and secure your desired position.
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Unlocking Opportunities: Social Media Strategies for Your Job SearchObjectives:
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Speed Mentoring - in-personDescription: Our most popular session, speed mentoring, connects public servants of all levels with knowledgeable and insightful GC leaders for networking and mentoring.
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2023 Show/Hide
FYN In-Person Learning Days
Description
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) will be hosting in-person learning events again in 2023/2024. These full-day events will allow participants to learn about career development with tangible examples and experience sharing on a variety of topics. There will also be ample opportunities built in for networking.
Learning Objectives
Over the course of the day, learners will:
- Optimize their use of the GC Jobs platform for future career development;
- Contribute to the design of the future of the GC;
- Reframe rejection as a tool to improve future performance;
- Get answers from experts on tough career questions; and
- Network with other local new professionals.
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2022-2023 Show/Hide
FYN In Person Learning Days: Your career Your way
Description The Federal Youth Network (FYN) will be hosting in-person learning events in Ottawa, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Moncton, Charlottetown. These full-day events will allow participants to learn about career development with tangible examples and experience sharing on a variety of topics. There will also be ample opportunities built in for networking and kiosk exploration.
- Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Location: This event will be delivered in person. See table below for details
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* Can’t attend in person, check out our events page for other networking and learning events.
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) hosted in-person learning events in Toronto, Montréal, Halifax, and Vancouver. This full-day event allowed participants to learn about career development with tangible examples and experience sharing on a variety of topics. There was also ample opportunities built in for networking and kiosk exploration.
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*FYN is committed to bring in-person learning events to all provinces and will be announcing additional learning dates for later dates in 2022 and 2023.
** Can’t attend in person, register for Career Boot Camp 2023 and check out our events page for other networking and learning events.
