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| === Digital Government Leaders Summit 2024: Open Day for GC Digital Community === | | === Digital Government Leaders Summit 2024: Open Day for GC Digital Community === |
− | With the theme of "Innovation, Collaboration, and Results," the annual summit is set to take place on January 29-30, 2024. While in-person attendance is exclusive by invitation, the first day (January 29) extends a virtual welcome to the entire GC Digital community.<h3>Header 3</h3> | + | With the theme of "Innovation, Collaboration, and Results," the annual summit is set to take place on January 29-30, 2024. While in-person attendance is exclusive by invitation, the first day (January 29) extends a virtual welcome to the entire GC Digital community. |
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| + | === Empowering Indigenous Talent: Milestones Achieved in the Apprenticeship Program === |
| + | As of September 30, 2023, the IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples has marked significant achievements: |
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| + | · 123 Indigenous peoples hired |
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| + | · 20% increase in representation across 28 federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations |
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| + | · 40% boost in Indigenous women and gender-diverse representation |
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| + | · 35% of apprentices identify as Indigenous women or gender-diverse individuals |
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| + | · 492 applications were submitted from approximately 200 Indigenous communities and Nations across Canada |
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| + | · 27% of apprentices are working or living in Indigenous communities |
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| + | · $2.1M injected into local Indigenous economies through apprenticeship opportunities |
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| + | · 5 apprentices have successfully completed the program, earning a digital credential recognized by the CIO of the Government of Canada. |
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| + | These achievements reflect the program's commitment to empowering Indigenous talent in the IT sector and fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce. <h3>Header 3</h3> |
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