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Please note that EOSD events are only open to students with disabilities. |
May 2023
| Date | Time | Event Name | Description | Location | Link to participate |
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| May 31, 2023 | 1:00 - 4:15 p.m. (EST) | Start Your Term with GC Students | GC Students and The Federal Youth Network (FYN) are pleased to invite you to the 2023 Summer Start Term event that brings together all Government of Canada (GoC) students. This session, entitled "Start Your Term With GC Students", will inform you about onboarding tools, your employment conditions and the multitude of resources to take advantage of your student contract, such as networking. | Virtual (MS Teams) | This event has already taken place. |
June 2023
| Date | Time | Event Name | Description | Location | Link to participate |
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| June 14, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) | EOSD Summer Welcome Event | EOSD Welcoming Event
An opening event for all EOSD participants. Students will receive an overview of planned events and learn about the mentoring program and post-graduate employment opportunities. The event will include a keynote speech from the Deputy Minister Champion for Federal Employees with Disabilities, Tina Namiesniowski. You will also get the opportunity to hear a testimonial from Mégan Le Stum about their experience in the EOSD program. *This event has already taken place. Please refer to the links below to access the materials that were shared : - Presentation - EOSD Welcome Event - June 14, 2023 (BIL).pptx |
Virtual (MS Teams) | This event has already taken place. |
| June 27, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) | Presentation on AAACT Lending Library & GoC Workplace Accessibility Passport | This activity will be an opportunity to learn about two accommodation supports services available to students with disabilities who work for the GoC.
- Lending Library Presentation – EOSD Info Session – June 27 EN.pptx - GoC Workplace Accessibility Passport Presentation – EOSD Info Session – June 27 2023 EN.pptx - Presentation – EOSD Info Session - June 27, 2023 (BIL).pptx |
Virtual (MS Teams) | This event has already taken place. |
July 2023
| Date | Time | Event Name | Description | Location | Link to participate |
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| July 11, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) | Mentorship Session: Panel Discussion on Navigating the Conversation on Accommodations | This event will include three EOSD mentors answering questions in a panel discussion format. Discussions will focus on understanding the Duty to Accommodate and the workplace accommodation process, most common types of accommodations and how they can help and tips and tricks for requesting accommodations and speaking to your manager.
-Presentation – EOSD Panel Discussion on Accommodations – July 11, 2023 (BIL) -Transcript – EOSD Panel Discussion on Accommodations – July 11, 2023 (BIL) -Replies to Unanswered SLIDO Questions – EOSD Panel Discussion on Accommodations – July 11, 2023 (EN) |
Virtual (MS Teams) | This event has already taken place. |
| July 25, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) | Mentorship Session: One-on-One Speed Matching | This event will use breakout rooms to match students with mentors, who are current public servants with lived experience having a disability, in smaller group sessions. Students will have the time to ask questions and build personal connections. | Virtual (MS Teams) | This event has already taken place. |
August 2023
| Date | Time | Event Name | Description | Location | Link to participate |
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| August 15, 2023 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (EST) | EOSD Summer Closing Event | The last summer event specifically for EOSD participants where they will learn how to apply for government jobs and the different career paths available, become familiar with the Virtual Door to Talent with Disabilities’ Graduate Inventory and how to be included, and learn about continued mentorship opportunities. | Virtual (MS Teams) | Click Here to Join |
Contact Us
For additional information on EOSD, contact the Public Service Commission’s Diversity and Inclusion Centre of Expertise.
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