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FYN In Person Learning Days: NCR Event

2025-2026 Show/Hide

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The Federal Youth Network (FYN) is excited to announce the return of in-person learning events in 2025. These full-day events are crafted to empower students, new public servants, and aspiring public servants through dynamic workshops, interactive networking activities, and speed mentoring sessions. Attendees will develop essential skills in personal branding, effective communication, and work-life balance, all while forging meaningful connections with peers and mentors.

Learning Objectives:

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

1. Enhance their personal branding by creating a compelling professional image.
2. Develop effective communication skills for managing and resolving workplace conflicts.
3. Achieve better work-life balance with tips for managing workloads and preventing burnout.
4. Expand their professional network through networking and speed mentoring sessions.

• When: June 9, 2025 (English), June 13, 2025 (Students)
• Where: Ottawa Marriott Hotel - 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario

• Time: 8:30 to 4:30pm
• L'événement équivalent en français se trouve à un endroit et date different. En savoir plus ici: Federal Youth Network/Accueil FRA/Événements/Journées d'apprentissage en personne/Événement RCN - wiki (gccollab.ca)

Important Update: This event is sold out. A waitlist is available for the student stream.

Register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8uh8clanLkGkxpUgStaNhEmM_9DuBGtCk1ohtPsu1k9URTZSRjJLQ0cxTFFRSDdVTTJNMDdVNldDSS4u

Session Outlines:

Session	Speakers/Moderator
Crafting your personal brand Description: Learn how to craft a compelling bio, and optimize your LinkedIn profile. Explore strategies for building your personal brand beyond social media.	Natale Dankotuwage
Mastering Conversations Description: This workshop will explore various strategies for effective communication. Participants will learn which skills to use in different situations and how to handle difficult conversations calmly and effectively.	Lucy Ellis
Achieving work-life balance Description: Learn how to manage heavy workloads without sacrificing personal life. Recognize signs of burnout and explore time management tips.	Tabassum Khan, PMP
Speed mentoring: Description: Participate in four 15-minute rounds of speed mentoring with experienced professionals. 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.	More Information to come

2024-2025 Show/Hide

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• When: June 10, 2024
• Where: Ottawa Marriott Hotel - 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario

• Time: 8:30 to 4:30pm
• L'événement équivalent en français se trouve à un endroit et date different. En savoir plus ici: Federal Youth Network/Accueil FRA/Événements/Journées d'apprentissage en personne/Événement RCN - wiki (gccollab.ca)

Important Update: This event is sold out. A waitlist is available for the student stream.

Register:

Learning Objectives:

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.

Session Outlines:

Session	Speakers/Moderator
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	Sarah Scott Rabia Kara
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.	Michel Bougie
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	Émilie Longtin Sydney Burns
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.	Justin Munyaneza Bridget Anderson Jean Cardinal Stephanie Drouin Pauline Picotte Jenelle Power Alexandre Contreras Marie-Annick Amyot Hilary Humphrey Nandini Srikantiah Ghislaine Tremblay Paul Tanguay Susan Drysdale John Paul Lamberti Paul Gaskin Andrew Pettinger Cheryl McKee Abdillahi Roble Shannon Chamberlain Charles Melchers Chris Wilson Jason Fox Jayden Robertson Beth Ford Sébastien Fleurant Anna Stefanovici Bhuvanesh Awasthi Crystal Thorburn Irwin Cortez Wei-Ju Wang Jessica Chang Hope Hutchins Anu Shukla-Jones Kyle Coady Shannon Dubois

2023-2024 Show/Hide

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• When: June 28, 2023
• Where: Ottawa Marriott Hotel - 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario

• Time: 8:30 to 4:30pm

Learning Objectives:

Over the course of the day, learners will:

• Optimize their use of the GC Jobs platform for future career development;
• Contribute to the design of the future of the GC;
• Reframe rejection as a tool to improve future performance;
• Get answers from experts on tough career questions; and
• Network with other local new professionals.

Session Outlines:

Session	Speakers/Moderator
Looking to the Future Description: Contribute to the design of the future of the GC	Joshua Frame
Exploring GCJobs Description: If you spend time setting up your tools properly, applying for jobs will be easier overall. Objectives: Search for official, active job opportunities open to public servants Set up Career Watch to receive tailored job advertisement notifications Understand PSC acronyms such as SOMC, NOA, NOC and how to leverage them Use GCjobs site to update your resume, cover letter, social media, and more	Zeinab Tannir Priyanka Sharma
Benefitting from Setbacks Description: If you knew it took 10 NO’s to get a YES, would you feel differently about rejection? Learn how to reframe setbacks and use them as learning opportunities. Objectives: Understand the experience and emotions of rejection Develop resilience as a mechanism when dealing with setbacks Learn how to reframe rejection as an opportunity for growth Feel empowered to take concrete positive action when faced with adversity	Jose Jimenez
Ask Us Anything: Career and HR Panel Discussion Description: As a new professional, there is a lot to learn and there are HR questions you may not feel comfortable to ask your manager regarding your personal career development and advancement. Objectives: During this session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to a panel of peers, managers, and experienced HR professionals.	Simon Cardinal Lowa Lumbala Cynthia Amazan
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.	Joshua Frame Davy-Anthony Sabourin Stéphanie Lévis Winnie Man Yin Pang Nadia Ferrara Sophie Cimon-Kingsley Kimberley Zinck Jason Bett Tanya Mirsky Eric Joyce Crystal Hulley-Craig Juli Stoneberg Julie Bastarache Eliane Turner Akash Gangodin Darlène de Gravina Nicolas Gatto Syed Rizvi Nishu Gulati Shelley LaSalle Pierre-Luc Denis Daniel Roy Ashley Durec Richard St Marseille Mili Sampat Marielle Hawkes Robert Cousins Marie Calixte-Mckenzie Stéphanie Sirois Karen Haig Jared Adams Vincent Giroux Jean-Charles Daoust Charles Vincent Edith Lachapelle Michelle Kaminski

2022-2023 Show/Hide

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The Federal Youth Network (FYN) will be hosting an in-person learning event in the NCR in partnership with the NCRYPN. This full-day event 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 and kiosk exploration.

• When: February 13th, 2023
• Where: 111 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 1J1
• Time: 8:30 am to 4 pm ET
• Note: In keeping with the Career Boot Camp theme of your career your way, participants will choose their workshops upon arrival to tailor their day to their interests.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key factors in making an appealing resume
• Share the importance of a network and how to network across the GC from anywhere
• Continue to connect with individuals from their region and build on new relationships
• Recommend activities and best practices to enhance organizational culture while working remotely or in a hybrid model

Session Outlines:

Session	Speakers/Moderator
Guided networking to take place in every room for opening Description: Participants will start the learning day in 1 of 4 different rooms. Each room will have a guided networking activity to get the audience warmed up to the idea of networking throughout the day. Objectives: During this activity participants will: Reflect on what is important to convey to another public servant when meeting for the first time Practice introducing themselves to their peers in a safe space
Branding: Setting Yourself Apart Description: Having the right skills and experience is part of the equation but sometimes you need to make sure the right person knows what you can bring to a potential role. Join our speakers as they discuss learning about yourself, expressing what you can contribute, and finding opportunities to meet the people who can help you advance in your career. Objectives: During this activity participants will: Reflect on what unique skill/experience/attitude they have to contribute to the public service Associate how their unique contribution supports current GoC priorities Identify places they can engage with hiring managers	Speakers: Anna Wong Maame De-Heer Moderator: Hudson Pu Speakers: Chris Scipio Mélanie Copeland Moderator: Olivier Langlois
FlexGC: Organizational Culture in a Hybrid Model Description: Exploring activities and best practices to enhance organizational culture while working remotely or in a hybrid model Objectives: During this activity participants will: Explore who FlexGC is and the resources they offer Discuss the importance  of good organizational culture Share tips for growing your network from anywhere Experiment with a tool for enhanced team connection	Speakers: Natasha Côté-Khan Uwais Patel
Ask Us Anything: Career and HR Panel Discussion Description: As a new professional, there is a lot to learn and there are HR questions you may not feel comfortable to ask your manager regarding your personal career development and advancement. Objectives: During this session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to a panel of peers, managers, and experienced HR professionals.	Speakers: Meenakshi Sharma Lowa Lumbala Joshua Frame Moderator: Charlene Engmann
Exploring Resumes and Tips on Standing Out Description: The landscape of hiring in the GoC is constantly changing and the pandemic accelerated that change. Learn why having 2 different types of resumes can help you gain a competitive advantage when searching for roles and what key aspects will help to get your resume in front of the right people. Objectives: During this activity participants will: Identify key factors in making an appealing resume Relate current government priorities to your experience and achievements Customize your resume to show your whole self Target managers and audiences by sharing your resume on various social media platforms	Speakers: Audrey-Anne Racine Priyanka Sharma Moderator: Natale Dankotuwage
Using Your Voice for Change Description: As public servants, we have a responsibility to create and maintain the public service that we want to work in. Hear from GoC change-makers how they were able to find their voice and impact change in the GoC. Objectives: During this activity participants will: Hear stories of public servants who are passionate about making positive changes in the GoC Learn where they can integrate themselves to have an influence on the future of the GoC Leave feeling empowered to make the changes that they are passionate about	Speakers: Abe Greenspoon Megan Young Andee Pittman Moderator: Diana Best
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.	English Mentors: Ana Kilbourn David Cairns Louis Turpin Taran Wasson Eiad El Fateh Hayat Looye Nezih Mrad Janhabi Nandy Lisa Smylie Natasha Côté-Khan Meredith Richmond Lucy Ellis Daryl Hurov Aaron Fowler Bilingual Mentors: Alexandre Bilodeau Alexandre Contreras Alexandre Daoust Catherine Le Blanc Esthefanie Vasquez Hugues Soumis Ismail Albaidhani Jackey Richard Jean Cardinal Joshua Frame Lowa Lumbala Luc Rivard Paul Gaskin Robyn Atkinson Stephanie Robert