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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

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SPOTLIGHT

SAVE THE DATES! 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 and 30, 2024. While in-person attendance is by invitation only, January 29 extends a virtual welcome to the entire GCDigital community.

This gathering is not just an event; it's a collaborative push towards realizing Canada's Digital Ambition. Enhancing our collective knowledge is key to delivering superior digital services for all Canadians.

Find more details on the event's GCWiki webpage and stay tuned for the MS Teams Live Event link. Join us for candid conversations, addressing shared challenges and opportunities within our dynamic digital community.

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LEARN MORE! Empowering Indigenous Talent: Milestones Achieved in the Apprenticeship Program

The IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples is a Government of Canada initiative specifically aimed at addressing employment gaps for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in the IT field.

All successful graduates are issued a digital certificate at the completion of the program fulfills the alternative educational requirement of the IT minimum Qualification Standard.

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.

Learn more about how to become a hiring manager under the IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples by contacting edsc.pda-iap.esdc@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca for more information.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Digital Government Community Awards 2024

These awards recognize excellence in delivering results for Canadians through digital tools and practices, with a focus on high-impact initiatives, exceptional contributions, and best practices in implementing the Government of Canada’s Digital Ambition.

Want to recognize the achievements, efforts and initiatives of colleagues from across the digital community? Submit your nomination before March 1, 2024 by visiting [insert link].

The 2024 awards will be presented during DPI’s Professional Development Week, May 7-9, 2024.

For more information on the Digital Government Community Awards, contact [[1]].