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Description

This interactive full‑day event invites participants to pause, reflect, and re‑energize their professional journey. Throughout the day, participants will explore current realities across the Government of Canada, strengthen their ability to create positive and inclusive work environments, and develop a practical action plan to support their career growth.

By the end of the day, participants will be able to:

Gain a clearer understanding of the current GC work environment
Demonstrate strategies for creating positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces
Define concrete next steps for professional growth
Build connections and expand professional networks

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/hBS0NvEVWE

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Session
Finding Your Place in the Public Service: Realities, Successes, and Purpose Description: This workshop introduces participants to the current GC work environment by acknowledging the current challenges and highlighting recent successes and positive impact. Objectives: Describe the current GC work environment Recognize the value of early‑career contributions Reflect on personal values, interests, and motivations Understand how their role connects to public‑service goals and their own career journey.
Working Well Together Description: During this workshop, participants will build the skills needed to contribute to positive, inclusive workplaces. Objectives: Identify what contributes to a positive and respectful work environment Understand generational differences and similarities Apply practical strategies for working effectively with others Develop confidence in navigating workplace dynamics
Shaping Your Path Description: Participants will explore how to identify career goals and growth opportunities within the GC. Objectives: Identify their current skills, strengths, and development areas Explore career possibilities and learning opportunities within the GC. Set achievable short‑term career development goals Create a personalized and practical career action plan
Speed Mentoring: Description: Participate in four 15-minute rounds of speed mentoring with experienced professionals.

Schedule:

Schedule

Date	Location	Speakers	Contact Regional Network
April 13, 2026	Montréal (English) Delta Hotel Montreal 475 President-Kennedy Avenue, Montréal, QC	More information to come
April 15, 2026	Montréal (French) Delta Hotel Montreal 475 President-Kennedy Avenue, Montréal, QC	More information to come
April 29, 2026	Saskatoon Alt Hotel Saskatoon 480 2 Ave S, Saskatoon, SK	More information to come
May 11, 2026	Edmonton Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites 10222 102 Street NW, Edmonton, AB	More information to come
May 13, 2026	Calgary Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown 209 Fourth Avenue SE, Calgary, AB	More information to come
May 26, 2026	Vancouver More information to come	More information to come
June 9, 2026	Ottawa (English) More information to come	More information to come
June 10, 2026	Ottawa (Students) More information to come	More information to come
June 11, 2026	Gatineau (French) More information to come	More information to come
June 25, 2026	Toronto 315 Front Street West Toronto, ON	More information to come
September 15, 2026	Halifax More information to come	More information to come
September 17, 2026	St. John's More information to come	More information to come
September 22, 2026	Moncton (English) More information to come	More information to come
September 23, 2026	Moncton (French) More information to come	More information to come
September 24, 2026	Charlottetown More information to come	More information to come
October 6, 2026	Winnipeg More information to come	More information to come

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

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 = '''<big>FYN In Person Learning Days</big>''' =
 '''<big>Description</big>'''
-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.
+This interactive full‑day event invites participants to pause, reflect, and re‑energize their professional journey. Throughout the day, participants will explore current realities across the Government of Canada, strengthen their ability to create positive and inclusive work environments, and develop a practical action plan to support their career growth.
-Over the course of the day, learners will:
+By the end of the day, participants will be able to:
-* assess your skills, interests, and values to identify potential career paths;
+* Gain a clearer understanding of the current GC work environment
-* learn how to effectively prepare for interviews in order to gain success in the job application process
+* Demonstrate strategies for creating positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces
-* gain knowledge of various social media platforms and their relevance to landing your dream job; and
+* Define concrete next steps for professional growth
-* recognize the significance of networking in career advancement and job search success.
+* Build connections and expand professional networks
-'''Time:''' 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
+'''Time:''' 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 '''Location:''' This event will be delivered in person. See table below for details
+'''Registration:''' https://forms.office.com/r/hBS0NvEVWE
-'''Register:''' https://forms.office.com/r/Z6LCykWkvc
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+|'''Finding Your Place in the Public Service: Realities, Successes, and Purpose'''
-====== 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.
+'''Description:''' This workshop introduces participants to the current GC work environment by acknowledging the current challenges and highlighting recent successes and positive impact.
 '''Objectives:'''
-# Understand the importance of self-reflection in career planning
+* Describe the current GC work environment
-# Unlock the secrets of their personality type and its relevance to career choices
+* Recognize the value of early‑career contributions
-# Learn tips and resources for professional opportunities
+* Reflect on personal values, interests, and motivations
-# Differentiate between strengths and skills and assess their own
+* Understand how their role connects to public‑service goals and their own career journey.
-# Apply self-awareness to explore potential career paths and opportunities
 |-
-|
+|'''Working Well Together'''
-====== 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.
+'''Description:''' During this workshop, participants will build the skills needed to contribute to positive, inclusive workplaces.
 '''Objectives:'''
-# Understand when and how to appropriately make accommodation requests.
+* Identify what contributes to a positive and respectful work environment
-# Identify the various types of testing commonly used and implement strategies to prepare for them.
+* Understand generational differences and similarities
-# Develop strategies to prepare for interviews.
+* Apply practical strategies for working effectively with others
-# Apply the STAR method effectively to structure responses to interview questions.
+* Develop confidence in navigating workplace dynamics
 |-
-|
+|'''Shaping Your Path'''
-====== Unlocking Opportunities: Social Media Strategies for Your Job Search ======
-'''Objectives:'''
+'''Description:''' Participants will explore how to identify career goals and growth opportunities within the GC.
-# 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======
+'''Objectives:'''
-'''Description:''' Our most popular session, speed mentoring, connects public servants of all levels with knowledgeable and insightful GC leaders for networking and mentoring.
+* Identify their current skills, strengths, and development areas
+* Explore career possibilities and learning opportunities within the GC.
+* Set achievable short‑term career development goals
+* Create a personalized and practical career action plan
+|-
+|'''Speed 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.
+'''Description:''' Participate in four 15-minute rounds of speed mentoring with experienced professionals.
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 |'''<big>Contact Regional Network</big>'''
-|'''<big>Networking Event</big>'''
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 |-
-|September 10, 2024
+|April 13, 2026
-|'''Halifax'''
+|'''Montréal (English)'''
-Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
-Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth
-|'''Speakers:'''
-Kyle McKenzie
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-28245228/ Robert Armstrong]
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-bailey-05a0a5137/ Liz Bailey]
+'''Delta Hotel Montreal'''
-[[/www.linkedin.com/in/emilielongtin/|Émilie Longtin]]
+President-Kennedy Avenue,
-[[/www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-burns-401022160/|Sydney Burns]]
+Montréal, QC
+|More information to come
+|
+|-
+|April 15, 2026
+|'''Montréal (French)'''
-'''Moderator:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-bairos/ Julia Bairos]
-Charles MacDougall
+'''Delta Hotel Montreal'''
+President-Kennedy Avenue,
+Montréal, QC
-'''Mentors:'''
+|More information to come
-More information to come
-|fyn.flnns@gmail.com
 |
 |-
-|September 12, 2024
+|April 29, 2026
-|'''St John's'''
+|'''Saskatoon'''
-Fisheries and Oceans Canada
-East White Hills
-St. John's
-|'''Speakers:'''
-Kyle McKenzie
-Joshua Frame
+'''Alt Hotel Saskatoon'''
-Émilie Longtin
+2 Ave S,
-Sydney Burns
+Saskatoon, SK
+|More information to come
+|
+|-
+|May 11, 2026
+|'''Edmonton'''
+'''Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites'''
-'''Moderator:'''
+102 Street NW,
-Julia Buckley
+Edmonton, AB
+|More information to come
-'''Mentors:'''
-More information to come
-|
 |
 |-
-|September 23, 2024
+|May 13, 2026
-|'''Fredericton'''
+|'''Calgary'''
-Delta Fredericton
-Woodstock Road, Fredericton
-|'''Speakers:'''
-Aaron Percival
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-bailey-05a0a5137/ Liz Bailey]
-Stephanie Percival
+'''Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown'''
-Justin Brideau
+Fourth Avenue SE,
-Joshua Frame
+Calgary, AB
+|More information to come
-'''Moderator:'''
+|
+|-
-Dylan Frank
+|May 26, 2026
+|'''Vancouver'''
-'''Mentors:'''
 More information to come
-|nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
+|More information to come
 |
 |-
-|September 24, 2024
+|June 9, 2026
-|'''Moncton'''
+|'''Ottawa (English)'''
-Delta Beausejour
-Main Street, Moncton
-|'''Speakers:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-bailey-05a0a5137/ Liz Bailey]
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/manon-porelle-5b19b1101/ Manon Porelle]
+More information to come
+|More information to come
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-durelle-daigle-04861218a/ Nadia Durelle Daigle]
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannamutch/ Julianna Mutch]
-'''Moderator:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-sergent-78a18b25a/ Gabrielle Sergent]
-Charles MacDougall
-Matthew Nguyen
-'''Mentors:'''
-Natalie Brine-LeBlanc
-Joanie Gaudet
-Serge Cormier
-Josee Rivest
-|nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
 |
 |-
-|September 26, 2024
+|June 10, 2026
-|'''Charlottetown'''
+|'''Ottawa (Students)'''
-Delta Hotels Prince Edward
-Queen Street, Charlottetown
-|'''Speakers:'''
-Christine McDowell
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-bailey-05a0a5137/ Liz Bailey]
+More information to come
+|More information to come
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-kenny-he-him-05083b21b/ Dana Kenny]
-Joshua Frame
-'''Moderator:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/penny-steele-19274827a/ Penny Steele]
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-livingston-bb89a518a/ Emily Livingston]
-'''Mentors:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-shaw-b5471067/ Alexandra Shaw]
-|princeedwardislandfyn@gmail.com
 |
 |-
-|September 27, 2024
+|June 11, 2026
-|'''Miramichi'''
+|'''Gatineau (French)'''
-The Kinsmen Club of the Miramichi
-Newcastle Blvd
-Miramichi, NB
-E1V 3M2
-|'''Speakers:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-28245228/ Robert Armstrong]
-'''Moderator:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-murphy-500547116/ Samantha Murphy]
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-blackmore-24475b118/ Justin Blackmore]
-'''Mentors:'''
 More information to come
-|nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
+|More information to come
 |
 |-
-|October 15, 2024
+|June 25, 2026
-|'''Winnipeg'''
+|'''Toronto'''
-Canadian Museum for Human Rights
-Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg
-|'''Speakers:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitte-gibson-bab557a0/ Brigitte Gibson]
-Marcela Popowich
+Front Street West
+Toronto, ON
+|More information to come
+|
+|-
+|September 15, 2026
+|'''Halifax'''
-'''Moderator:'''
+More information to come
+|More information to come
-'''Mentors:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanamahboob/ Sana Mahboob]
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-barr-54921b2/ Sean Barr]
-Leanne Cooper
-Dorothy Stearns
-|futureleadersnetworkmb@gmail.com
 |
 |-
-|October 17, 2024
+|September 17, 2026
-|'''Regina'''
+|'''St. John's'''
-Ramada Plaza
-Victoria Avenue, Regina
-|'''Speakers:'''
-More information to come
-'''Moderator:'''
 More information to come
+|More information to come
+|
+|-
+|September 22, 2026
+|'''Moncton (English)'''
-'''Mentors:'''
 More information to come
-|
+|More information to come
 |
 |-
-|November 5, 2024
+|September 23, 2026
-|'''Calgary'''
+|'''Moncton (French)'''
-Calgary Marriott Downtown
-9th Avenue SE, Calgary
-|'''Speakers:'''
-[https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayah-almond-9900b598/ Tayah Almond]
-'''Moderator:'''
-Allan Tam
-'''Mentors:'''
 More information to come
-|
+|More information to come
 |
 |-
-|November 7, 2024
+|September 24, 2026
-|'''Saskatoon'''
+|'''Charlottetown'''
-More information to come
-|'''Speakers:'''
-More information to come
-'''Moderator:'''
 More information to come
+|More information to come
+|
+|-
+|October 6, 2026
+|'''Winnipeg'''
-'''Mentors:'''
 More information to come
-|
+|More information to come
 |
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-<nowiki>*</nowiki> Can’t attend in person, check out our [[FYN Virtual Learning Series - la Série d'apprentissage virtuel du RJFF|events]] page for other networking and learning events.
+<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you can’t attend in person, check out our [[FYN Virtual Learning Series - la Série d'apprentissage virtuel du RJFF|events]] page for other networking and learning events.