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| − | === '''SPOTLIGHT''' ===
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| − | === SAVE THE DATES! Digital Government Leaders Summit 2024: Open Day for GC Digital Community ===
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| − | With the theme of "Innovation, Collaboration, and Results," the annual summit is set to take place on January 29 and 30, 2024. While in-person attendance is by invitation only, January 29 extends a virtual welcome to the entire GCDigital community.
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| − | This gathering is not just an event; it's a collaborative push towards realizing Canada's Digital Ambition. Enhancing our collective knowledge is key to delivering superior digital services for all Canadians.
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| − | Find more details on the event's [[Digital Gov Leaders Summit|GCWiki webpage]] and stay tuned for the MS Teams Live Event link. Join us for candid conversations, addressing shared challenges and opportunities within our dynamic digital community.<br><br><hr />
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| − | === LEARN MORE! Empowering Indigenous Talent: Milestones Achieved in the Apprenticeship Program ===
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| − | The IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples is a Government of Canada initiative specifically aimed at addressing employment gaps for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in the IT field.
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| − | All successful graduates are issued a digital certificate at the completion of the program fulfills the alternative educational requirement of the IT minimum Qualification Standard.
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| − | As of September 30, 2023, the IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples has marked significant achievements:
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| − | |<small>Indigenous peoples<br>hired<br>
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| − | |<small>increase in<br>representation across<br>28 federal departments,<br>agencies, and Crown<br>corporations</small>
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| − | |<small>boost in Indigenous<br>women and<br>gender-diverse<br>representation<br>
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| − | |<small>of apprentices<br>identify as<br>Indigenous<br>women or<br>gender-diverse<br>individuals</small>
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| − | |<small>applications were<br>submitted from<br>approximately 200<br>Indigenous communities<br>and Nations<br>across Canada</small>
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| − | |<small>of apprentices are<br>working or living<br>in Indigenous<br>communities</small><br>
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| − | |<small>injected into local<br>Indigenous economies<br>through apprenticeship opportunities</small><br>
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| − | |<small>apprentices have<br>successfully completed<br>the program, earning<br>a digital credential<br>recognized by the<br>CIO of the Government of Canada.</small>
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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.
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| − | Learn more about how to become a hiring manager under the IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples by contacting [mailto:edsc.pda-iap.esdc@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca edsc.pda-iap.esdc@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca] for more information.
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| − | === CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Digital Government Community Awards 2024 ===
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| − | These awards recognize excellence in delivering results for Canadians through digital tools and practices, with a focus on high-impact initiatives, exceptional contributions, and best practices in implementing the Government of Canada’s Digital Ambition.
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| − | Want to recognize the achievements, efforts and initiatives of colleagues from across the digital community? Submit your nomination before March 1, 2024 by visiting [insert link].
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| − | The 2024 awards will be presented during DPI’s Professional Development Week, May 7-9, 2024.
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| − | For more information on the Digital Government Community Awards, contact [mailto:digitalawardsprixnumeriques@tbs-sct.gc.ca digitalawardsprixnumeriques@tbs-sct.gc.ca].<br><br>
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