Federal Youth Network/Career Boot Camp/Career Boot Camp 2026

• English
• Français
• GC Students

Landing Page

Career Boot Camp 2026

Speed Mentoring

Archives

Agenda and Session Outlines

Speakers

Resources

Career Boot Camp 2026

Are you ready to take your career in the federal public service to the next level? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce the 6th virtual edition of Career Boot Camp.

Turn challenges into stepping stones for growth - personally and professionally.

Hosted by the Federal Youth Network (FYN), Career Boot Camp 2026 is your gateway to building resilience and adapting in a time of fiscal constraint across the public service. Through interactive workshops, you’ll explore strategies to navigate career uncertainty, grow your network, and shape your path forward with confidence.

While CBC spans two weeks, the time commitment is designed to be manageable. You’re welcome to attend one, two, or all of the sessions—whatever best fits your interests and schedule. We encourage you to review the workshop offerings and block time in your calendar for the ones that resonate most with your current career journey. Attendance is not mandatory for every session, but we recommend prioritizing those that align closely with your goals and development path.

Zoom Events Instructions: Federal Youth Network/Zoom Events Instructions

Agenda Show/Hide

---

Date	Time	Title	Language
January 20, 2026	13:00 to 14:00 ET	Finding your next opportunity	English (an equivalent session is offered in French)
January 20, 2026	14:00 to 14:30 ET	Kiosk Exploration and networking	Bilingual
January 20, 2026	14:30 to 15:30 ET	Career Mobility Decoded	English (an equivalent session is offered in French)
January 22, 2026	13:00 to 14:00 ET	Networking with Purpose	English (an equivalent session is offered in French)
January 22, 2026	14:30 to 15:30 ET	Coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship 101	English (an equivalent session is offered in French)
January 27, 2026	13:00 to 14:00 ET	Balance in Action: Tools to Prevent Burnout	English (an equivalent session is offered in French)
January 27, 2026	14:30 to 15:30 ET	Psychological Safety Starts with You	English (an equivalent session is offered in French)
January 29, 2026	13:00 to 14:00 ET	AI & Digital Literacy in the Public Service	English (an equivalent session is offered in French)
January 29, 2026	14:30 to 15:30 ET	Looking Ahead: Resilience, Opportunity & the Future of Work	English (an equivalent session is offered in French)

Session Outlines Show/Hide

---

Session	Speakers
Finding your next opportunity Learn how to explore job openings and navigate staffing processes across the Government of Canada.	Speakers: Rena Gagnon Alison Szawiola Aaron Kaatz Moderator: Marcus Wong
Career Mobility Decoded Understand how to grow your career through lateral moves, classification knowledge, and Workforce Adjustment (WFA) support.	Speakers: Germain Aoun Arlette Kasongo Laura Richardson Moderator: Mahfuza Rahman
Networking with Purpose Discover how to build meaningful professional relationships and make the most of your LinkedIn presence.	Speakers: Jose Jimenez Yuan (Linda) Zhou Lucy Ellis Moderator: Valerie Gideon
Coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship 101 Explore how coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship can support your personal and professional development.	Speakers: Jennifer Tessier Alicia Seifert Moderator: Justine Reynolds
Balance in Action: Tools to Prevent Burnout Gain practical strategies for managing stress, time, and energy to maintain work-life balance.	Speakers: Hodan Mohamud Marie-Michelle Craig Tasha Cloutier Moderator: Sanjana Anwar
Psychological Safety Starts with You Learn how to contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace.	Speakers: Richard Sharpe Gaveen Cadotte Susan Badame Moderator: Gina Wilson
AI & Digital Literacy in the Public Service Explore how to use digital tools and AI responsibly and effectively in your public service role.	Speakers: Jimmy Lou Cori Zarek Dawn Hall Moderator: Julie Pellerin
Looking Ahead: Resilience, Opportunity & the Future of Work Join our expert panel as they review key takeaways from the workshops and discuss future-forward strategies to advance your career, addressing any themes or insights you found particularly intriguing.	Speakers: Farah Al-Behadili Ted Gallivan Jaimie Boyd Moderator: Amanda Krocko