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Description

The Federal Youth Network (FYN) will be hosting in-person learning events again in 2024/2025. These full-day events will allow participants to learn about career development with tangible examples and experience sharing on a variety of topics. There will also be ample opportunities built in for networking.

Over the course of the day, learners will:

• assess your skills, interests, and values to identify potential career paths;
• learn how to effectively prepare for interviews in order to gain success in the job application process
• gain knowledge of various social media platforms and their relevance to landing your dream job; and
• recognize the significance of networking in career advancement and job search success.

Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Location: This event will be delivered in person. See table below for details

Register: https://forms.office.com/r/Z6LCykWkvc

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Session
Discovering Your Career Path: Self-Reflection and Exploration Description: Embark on a journey of self-discovery and career exploration in this engaging 90-minute workshop. Through a combination of lecture-style presentations, interactive activities, and insightful discussions, participants will better understand themselves and make authentic professional choices that build on their strengths, skills, preferences, and values. Objectives: Understand the importance of self-reflection in career planning Unlock the secrets of their personality type and its relevance to career choices Learn tips and resources for professional opportunities Differentiate between strengths and skills and assess their own Apply self-awareness to explore potential career paths and opportunities
Preparing for Assessments and Interviews in a Selection Process Description: Participants will learn strategic tips that will assist them during the selection process, including requesting accommodations, preparing for tests, and mastering interview techniques. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to confidently navigate every stage of the selection process and secure your desired position. Objectives: Understand when and how to appropriately make accommodation requests. Identify the various types of testing commonly used and implement strategies to prepare for them. Develop strategies to prepare for interviews. Apply the STAR method effectively to structure responses to interview questions.
Unlocking Opportunities: Social Media Strategies for Your Job Search Objectives: Review the traditional job application process and how this can lead to a promotion or appointment Review the ways you can use social media in your job search - primarily LinkedIn and Facebook Highlight green flags and red flags for hiring managers when posting to social media Establish best practices in using social media for job searches in keeping with the GC’s values and ethics
Speed Mentoring - in-person Description: Our most popular session, speed mentoring, connects public servants of all levels with knowledgeable and insightful GC leaders for networking and mentoring. Objectives: During this session, mentors will get an opportunity to share their advice with and answer questions from mentees related to career development, work-life balance, and the inner workings of the Government of Canada. Mentees will be able to ask questions to and seek advice from mentors on the topics that matter most to them as they advance their careers.

Schedule:

Schedule Date Location Speakers Contact Regional Network Networking Event September 10, 2024 Halifax Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth 240 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth Speakers: Robert Armstrong Liz Bailey Émilie Longtin Sydney Burns Moderator: Julia Bairos Charles MacDougall Mentors: Sean Karmali Sarah Brickell Graham James Jennifer MacPhee Ian Brewster Jennifer Cadoret-Auger Kate Blokhina Nathan McGuire Darren Martell Amanda Sparkes Christian Lachance fyn.flnns@gmail.com September 12, 2024 St John's Delta Hotels St. John's Conference Centre 120 New Gower Street St. John's Speakers: Joshua Frame Émilie Longtin Sydney Burns Moderator: Julia Buckley Mentors: Keith Clarke Danielle Button Doug Johnston Paulo David Janine Brown Aimee Reardon Kyle Martin Paul Veber Anna King September 23, 2024 Fredericton Delta Fredericton 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton Speakers: Aaron Percival Liz Bailey Stephanie Percival Justin Brideau Joshua Frame Moderator: Dylan Frank Mentors: Christy Arsenau Peggy Malloy Tristan Hovey Jeanetta Hill Courtney Hanley nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com September 24, 2024 Moncton Delta Beausejour 750 Main Street, Moncton Speakers: Liz Bailey Manon Porelle Nadia Durelle Daigle Julianna Mutch Moderator: Gabrielle Sergent Charles MacDougall Matthew Nguyen Mentors: Natalie Brine-LeBlanc Joanie Gaudet Serge Cormier Josee Rivest Stephane Duplessis Chantal Montour Alain Babineau Manuel Charette Samuel Mallet Megan Wilkins Martine Repicky Diane Wade Cara Lynn Melanson Lucy St-Jean Jodi Wilks Isabelle Hebert Louis-Philippe Pelchat Todd Somerville Nadine Cormier Lyne Lirette-LeBlanc Mathieu Chouinard Janelle Bourgeois nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com September 26, 2024 Charlottetown Delta Hotels Prince Edward 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown Speakers: Christine McDowell Liz Bailey Dana Kenny Joshua Frame Moderator: Penny Steele Emily Livingston Mentors: Alexandra Shaw Serge Cormier Meaghan Lister Trevor Neill Lindy McQuillan Brenda Weeks Meaghan Setter Joanne Ghiz Ryan Fisher princeedwardislandfyn@gmail.com September 27, 2024 Miramichi The Kinsmen Club of the Miramichi 100 Newcastle Blvd Miramichi, NB E1V 3M2 Speakers: Robert Armstrong Moderator: Samantha Murphy Justin Blackmore Mentors: Serge Cormier Kristopher Jardine Alain Babineau Lisa Driscoll Suzanne Martin Nathalie Parent nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com October 15, 2024 Winnipeg Canadian Museum for Human Rights 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg Speakers: Brigitte Gibson Marcela Popowich Moderator: Mentors: Sana Mahboob Sean Barr Leanne Cooper Dorothy Stearns Karla Cooper Evan Deley Oliver Valencia Harlen Card Darla McFarlane Joe Maia Sharleen David Frederick Ramos futureleadersnetworkmb@gmail.com October 17, 2024 Regina Ramada Plaza 1818 Victoria Avenue, Regina Speakers: More information to come Moderator: More information to come Mentors: Catherine Charbonneau November 5, 2024 Calgary Calgary Marriott Downtown 110 9th Avenue SE, Calgary Speakers: Tayah Almond Moderator: Allan Tam Mentors: Ryan Hum November 7, 2024 Saskatoon Park Town Hotel 924 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon Speakers: More information to come Moderator: More information to come Mentors: Heather Heapy

* Can’t attend in person, check out our events page for other networking and learning events.