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=='''What is Lifting As You Lead Mentoring Circles Program (LLMC)?'''==

=='''What is Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles Program (LLMC)?'''==

As a leader in our community, the Diversity and Inclusion team is calling on you to join the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles (LLMC) program. The LLMC program is an initiative grounded in the '''2020/2021 Deputy Minister Commitments on Diversity and Inclusion''' and strives to build on the '''[https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/clerk/call-to-action-anti-racism-equity-inclusion-federal-public-service.html Clerk’s Call to Action]''' to better support leadership development towards addressing anti-racism, equity, and inclusion in the federal public service. Through this lens, the LLMC program provides you with an innovative space and opportunity to actively partake in making your workplace inclusive.

As a leader in our community, the Diversity and Inclusion team is calling on you to join the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles (LLMC) program. The LLMC program is an initiative grounded in the '''2020/2021 Deputy Minister Commitments on Diversity and Inclusion''' and strives to build on the '''[https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/clerk/call-to-action-anti-racism-equity-inclusion-federal-public-service.html Clerk’s Call to Action]''' to better support leadership development towards addressing anti-racism, equity, and inclusion in the federal public service. Through this lens, the LLMC program provides you with an innovative space and opportunity to actively partake in making your workplace inclusive.

This ten-week program, consisting of five Circle sessions and five optional enrichment sessions, provides a platform for members to network with colleagues and leadership across the federal public service while developing interpersonal skills, learning about key leadership and cultural competencies, and finding career building opportunities.

This ten-week program, consisting of five Circle sessions and five optional enrichment sessions, provides a platform for members to network with colleagues and leadership across the federal public service while developing interpersonal skills, learning about key leadership and cultural competencies, and finding career building opportunities.

=='''Why Participate?'''==

== '''Cohort 3 Application Now Open''' ==

The Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) Team believes that through participation in this program, Circle members will continue to be inspired by the connections made, grow their networks, elevate their knowledge and use this to inspire others.

Are you interested in joining a growing network of enthusiastic learners, visionary leaders, and engaged listeners? Are you looking for an experience that will equip you with the skills to take meaningful action for diversity, equity, and inclusion? Take the next step and [https://forms.office.com/r/8A7Vqx7p0s apply] for the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles (LLMC) Program today!

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The Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles Program is open to all members of the Federal Public Service and we welcome you to apply to participate in the 3rd cohort of the LLMC program. This ten-week program, consisting of five required Circle sessions and five optional Masterclasses, is an opportunity to network and learn more about what you, as an individual, can do to move the federal public service towards a more inclusive and diverse environment.

=='''About the Program'''==

=='''Be the Change in the Federal Public Service'''==

The Lifting as You Lead (LLMC) program is offered in a mentoring circles format where federal public service members at all classification groups and levels across all departments within the Government of Canada collaborate to discuss personal and professional topics (Confidence and Career Building, Leadership Essentials, Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion, Negotiation, and Work Life Balance).

We understand that your busy life is already filled with numerous commitments, but we encourage you to spare a few moments and allow us to present a case for you to participate in the 3rd cohort of the LLMC program.

During the program, mentoring circle members discuss virtually a new discussion theme every other week led by rotating Circle leaders and consist of between 6 and 10 participants. Not only will your presence elevate and enrich the experience of the Circles, but it also will provide you with the opportunity to expand and diversify your federal public service network thereby increasing professional opportunities. The optional information sessions are an opportunity to learn some practical steps you can take as you move forward in your career and will be related to the content of the previous week’s Circle.

By actively engaging with your Circle members, sharing your story, knowledge, and questions, and fostering connections within the broader LLMC network, you will unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth. The knowledge you acquire through these interactions will empower you to advance in your career.

LLMC is a call to action for you to become a change-maker through sharing what you learned with those in your organisation and by integrating it into your daily actions. By applying for this program, you are committing to use what you learn to create a psychologically safer workplace for everyone, especially those from deserving equity groups.

A certificate of completion will be provided to all participants who actively participate in the program.

=='''Vision'''==

The LLMC program is created to develop leaders at all levels and foster a deeper sense of community and belonging for the people in our organizations. We are committed to taking major, measurable actions so that members with diverse backgrounds and abilities are able to access opportunities, are celebrated and valued for their differences, and can thrive in a welcoming, safe, secure, and inclusive workplace. There’s power in people coming together!

 

 

== '''There's Power in People Coming Together''' ==

The Circle format provides a small trustworthy group to help you reach your goals in a safe and brave space. A Circle is a supportive group that can help members learn from each other’s experiences and benefit from other ways of thinking. By applying to the program, you are making a commitment to learning. Through this commitment, you will expand your knowledge and tactical skills.

 

The LLMC program will provide a unique opportunity to connect with others who are looking to sponsor or be sponsored. Sponsorship is an important tool in the federal public service, especially for those identifying as part of a deserving equity group. Sponsorship is a proactive and intentional relationship where a person in a position of power or influence advocates for and actively supports individuals from deserving equity groups, thereby helping them advance their careers and overcome systemic barriers.

 

The LLMC program was created and is organized by the [[Diversity and Inclusion Office]], Materiel Group, National Defence.  

=='''Eligibility'''==

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