Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities Student

Overview	EOSD Events	Mentorship Program	Student Resources

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Registration required: Managers/supervisors, register your students for the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) by completing the registration form. New! Students can register themselves for the EOSD program. Please note that EOSD events are only open to students with disabilities.

May 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
May 31, 2023	1:00 - 4:15 p.m. (EST)	Start Your Term with GC Students	GC Students and The Federal Youth Network (FYN) are pleased to invite you to the 2023 Summer Start Term event that brings together all Government of Canada (GoC) students. This session, entitled "Start Your Term With GC Students", will inform you about onboarding tools, your employment conditions and the multitude of resources to take advantage of your student contract, such as networking.	Virtual (MS Teams)	This event has already taken place.

June 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
June 14, 2023	1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)	EOSD Summer Welcome Event	EOSD Welcoming Event An opening event for all EOSD participants. Students will receive an overview of planned events and learn about the mentoring program and post-graduate employment opportunities. The event will include a keynote speech from the Deputy Minister Champion for Federal Employees with Disabilities, Tina Namiesniowski. You will also get the opportunity to hear a testimonial from Mégan Le Stum about their experience in the EOSD program. *This event has already taken place. Please refer to the links below to access the materials that were shared : - Presentation - EOSD Welcome Event - June 14, 2023 (BIL).pptx -Transcript - EOSD Welcome Event - June 14, 2023.docx	Virtual (MS Teams)	This event has already taken place.
June 27, 2023	1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)	Presentation on AAACT Lending Library & GoC Workplace Accessibility Passport	This activity will be an opportunity to learn about two accommodation supports services available to students with disabilities who work for the GoC. *This event has already taken place. Please refer to the links below to access the materials that were shared: - Lending Library Presentation – EOSD Info Session – June 27 EN.pptx - GoC Workplace Accessibility Passport Presentation – EOSD Info Session – June 27 2023 EN.pptx - Presentation – EOSD Info Session - June 27, 2023 (BIL).pptx - Transcript – EOSD Info Session – June 27, 2023 (BIL).docx	Virtual (MS Teams)	This event has already taken place.

July 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
July 11, 2023	1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)	Mentorship Session: Panel Discussion on Navigating the Conversation on Accommodations	This event will include three EOSD mentors answering questions in a panel discussion format. Discussions will focus on understanding the Duty to Accommodate and the workplace accommodation process, most common types of accommodations and how they can help and tips and tricks for requesting accommodations and speaking to your manager. -Presentation – EOSD Panel Discussion on Accommodations – July 11, 2023 (BIL) -Transcript – EOSD Panel Discussion on Accommodations – July 11, 2023 (BIL) -Replies to Unanswered SLIDO Questions – EOSD Panel Discussion on Accommodations – July 11, 2023 (EN)	Virtual (MS Teams)	This event has already taken place.
July 25, 2023	1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST)	Mentorship Session: One-on-One Speed Matching	This event will use breakout rooms to match students with mentors, who are current public servants with lived experience having a disability, in smaller group sessions. Students will have the time to ask questions and build personal connections.	Virtual (MS Teams)	This event has already taken place.

August 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
August 15, 2023	1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (EST)	EOSD Summer Closing Event	The last summer event specifically for EOSD participants where they will learn how to apply for government jobs and the different career paths available, become familiar with the Virtual Door to Talent with Disabilities’ Graduate Inventory and how to be included, and learn about continued mentorship opportunities.	Virtual (MS Teams)	Click Here to Join

September 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
September 22, 2023	1pm to 3pm EST (Bilingual)	International Day of Sign Languages Public Service Event	All Government of Canada employees are invited to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL). Learn more about the importance of sign languages, Deaf culture, and accessibility during a virtual event organized by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).	Virtual (MS Teams)	Click Here to Register

October 2023

Date	Time	Event Name	Description	Location	Link to participate
October 4, 2023	10am to 12pm EST (French) 1:30pm to 3:30pm EST (English)	Start Your Term with GC Students	GC Students and The Federal Youth Network (FYN) are pleased to invite you to the 2023 Fall Start Term event that brings together all Government of Canada (GoC) students. This session, entitled "Start Your Term", will inform you about onboarding tools, your employment conditions and the multitude of resources to take advantage of your student contract, such as networking.	Virtual (MS Teams)	Click Here to Register

Contact Us

For additional information on EOSD, contact the Public Service Commission’s Diversity and Inclusion Centre of Expertise.

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