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Welcome to GCDigital Community hub!

I am thrilled to inaugurate this new GCDigital Community Hub which was designed to help us connect, share insights, and celebrate our collective achievements as a digital community. This Hub is a forum to engage in talent-related service offerings such as central recruitment processes, mentoring, and learning and development opportunities, connect to relevant events and learning opportunities, and share knowledge and opinions about talent initiatives and innovation.

The GCDigital Community Hub is more than just a Wiki page; it is a space where we come together to share, learn, and thrive in our pursuit of excellence in the digital era. In our interconnected world, the power of collaboration cannot be overstated. The GCDigital Community Hub aims to cultivate a sense of community across the enterprise, bridging gaps, and fostering connections among diverse federal departments and agencies. We envision this space as a place where ideas flourish, conversations ignite, and collaborations thrive.

As we embark on this journey together, I encourage each of you to actively participate, contribute your unique perspectives, and leverage the GCDigital Community Hub to its fullest potential. Let's embrace this opportunity to shape the future of digital talent in government, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, sparking ideas, and charting the course of our collective achievements.
Thank you for being an integral part of the GCDigital Community.

Len Bastien

Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and Special Advisor

Office of the Chief Information Officer of Canada

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Here, we aim to ignite conversations, showcase our impact, and chart the course for our collective success in the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation.

I invite you to explore, engage, and contribute your perspectives as we embark on this journey together towards excellence in digital leadership.

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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.

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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:

123	20%	40%	35%	492	27%	$2.1M	5
Indigenous peoples hired	increase in representation across 28 federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations	boost in Indigenous women and gender-diverse representation	of apprentices identify as Indigenous women or gender-diverse individuals	applications were submitted from approximately 200 Indigenous communities and Nations across Canada	of apprentices are working or living in Indigenous communities	injected into local Indigenous economies through apprenticeship opportunities	apprentices have successfully completed the program, earning a digital credential recognized by the CIO of the Government of Canada.

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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