Schedule
2024 Show/Hide
FYN In-Person Learning Days
Description
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.
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.
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: This event will be delivered in person. See table below for details
Session Outlines:
Session
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Schedule:
Schedule
Date
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Location
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Speakers
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Contact Regional Network
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Networking Event
| April 23, 2024
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Montréal (SOLD OUT - waitlist available)
Courtyard by Marriott Montréal Centre-ville
380 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
Montréal, Quebec
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Speakers:
Alexa Iachelli
Guillaume Koffi
Bibisha Mbimbi
Joshua Frame
Moderator:
Catherine Lovatt-Smith
Constantina (Tina) Varvaresos
Denise Brown
Mentors:
Caroline Hilt
Alexandra Almonte
Philippe Nantel
Christian David
Véronique Aubry
Marie-Eve Briand
Mahmoud Amer
Stella Mylonakis
Robyn Atkinson
Lea Spigelski
Andrew Abela
Guillaume Beaulac
Elhadji Dime
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| April 25, 2024
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Quebec City (SOLD OUT - waitlist available)
Hilton Quebec
1100 Rene Levesque East
Quebec City
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Speakers:
Alexa Iachelli
Guillaume Koffi
Joshua Frame
Karl Alary
Moderator:
Karl Alary
Justine Reynolds
Mentors:
Marc-Antoine Giroux
Mathieu Bergeron
Marc-André Lebel
Isa David
Marta Acevedo
Simon Blais
Paul Keller
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| May 7, 2024
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Edmonton
Delta Edmonton Centre Suites
10222 102 Street North West
Edmonton
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Speakers:
Craig Price
Genai McLeod
Sheri Shouldice
Moderator:
Allan Tam
Mentors:
Heather Ehlers
Ryan Beissel
Sandrine Iradukunda
Justine Reynolds
Sheri Shouldice
Lucie Dubien
Lisa Archibald
Meagan Turner
Kevin Ramnarine
Genai McLeod
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| May 9, 2024
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Yellowknife
More information to come
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Speakers:
Christian Bertelsen
Guillaume Koffi
Justine Reynolds
Moderator:
Guillaume Koffi
Justine Reynolds
Mentors:
Lindsay Armer
Rhea Swanson
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| May 13, 2024
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Toronto (SOLD OUT)
OPS Building
315 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario
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Speakers:
Eman El-Fayomi
Natalia Preiano
Annie Shi
Marcus Wong
Jose Jimenez
Moderator:
Ciara Pourjalali
Mentors:
Ericka Tulloch
Alicia Seifert
Jonathan Arnold
Suchita Jain
Tina Karsakis
Peter Mahase
Stanley Chan
Frank Pagnotta
Joshua Frame
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flo.futureleadersontario@gmail.com
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| May 14, 2024
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Hamilton
McMaster University - L.R. Wilson Hall
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 4L8
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Speakers:
Nancy Hamzawi
Wade Zacharias
Brenda deGroot
Tiffany Ivey
Elissa Dodd
Moderator:
Kristal Puguan
Mentors:
Nancy Hamzawi
Rebecca Tardif
Elissa Dodd
Jennifer Tufgar
Jayna D'Agostino
Brad Simpson
Anu Datta
Natalie Harrower
Laura Billings
Renuka Jacquette
Michèle Anderson
Joshua Frame
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flo.futureleadersontario@gmail.com
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| May 16, 2024
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London
Delta London Armouries
325 Dundas Street
London
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Speakers:
Natasha Cote-Khan
Joshua Frame
Natalia Preiano
Moderator:
Khadeja Elsibai
Mentors:
Beatrice Odhiambo
Natasha Cote-Khan
Sean Vlasman
Joshua Frame
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flo.futureleadersontario@gmail.com
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| May 27, 2024
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Victoria
Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
100 Harbour Road
Victoria
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Speakers:
Reziah Khan
Brena Robinson
Joshua Frame
Moderator:
Samantha Harris
Mentors:
Leigh Garrod
Ryan Solomon
Susan Young
Patti Ryan
Brena Robinson
Jon Chamberlain
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| May 28, 2024
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Vancouver - SOLD OUT
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby
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Speakers:
Barbara Dewe
Joshua Frame
Alexa Iachelli
Hayley Ellis
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
Christina Janzen
Colby Brose
John Marquis
Parm Jatana
Nabila Shaikh
Sieg Voth
Thomas R Kwan
Misbah Naseer
Anna Classen
Jane Yang
Jenny Wang
Gulnaz (Naz) Khan
Alexandre Deporcq
Jordan Bryan
Amy Huwang
Katie Moran
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Samantha.Harris@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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| May 30, 2024
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Whitehorse
Elijah Smith Building
300 Main Street
Whitehorse
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Speakers:
Caleigh Miller
Alexa Iachelli
Hayley Ellis
Moderator:
Cali Battersby
Mentors:
Robyn Atkinson
Alex Benitah
Jon Dixon
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| June 10, 2024
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Ottawa (English)
NCR Event
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NCR Speakers
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ncrypn.rjprcn@gmail.com
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| June 11, 2024
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Gatineau (French) - SOLD OUT (waitlist available)
NCR Event
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NCR Speakers
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ncrypn.rjprcn@gmail.com
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| September 10, 2024
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Halifax
Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
240 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth
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Speakers:
Joshua Frame
Robert Armstrong
Liz Bailey
Émilie Longtin
Sydney Burns
Moderator:
Julia Bairos
Charles MacDougall
Mentors:
Sean Karmali
Sarah Brickell
Graham James
Jennifer MacPhee
Ian Brewster
Jennifer Cadoret-Auger
Kate Blokhina
Nathan McGuire
Darren Martell
Amanda Sparkes
Christian Lachance
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fyn.flnns@gmail.com
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| September 12, 2024
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St John's
Delta Hotels St. John's Conference Centre
120 New Gower Street
St. John's
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Speakers:
Joshua Frame
Émilie Longtin
Sydney Burns
Lesley Cowan
Moderator:
Julia Buckley
Mentors:
Keith Clarke
Danielle Button
Doug Johnston
Paulo David
Janine Brown
Aimee Reardon
Kyle Martin
Paul Veber
Anna King
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| September 23, 2024
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Fredericton
Delta Fredericton
225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton
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Speakers:
Aaron Percival
Liz Bailey
Stephanie Percival
Justin Brideau
Joshua Frame
Moderators:
Dylan Frank
Alexa Iachelli
Mentors:
Peggy Malloy
Tristan Hovey
Jeanetta Hill
Courtney Hanley
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nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
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| September 24, 2024
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Moncton (SOLD OUT - waitlist available)
Delta Beausejour
750 Main Street, Moncton
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Speakers:
Line Landry
Liz Bailey
Manon Porelle
Nadia Durelle Daigle
Julianna Mutch
Moderator:
Gabrielle Sergent
Charles MacDougall
Mentors:
Joanie Gaudet
Josee Rivest
Stephane Duplessis
Chantal Montour
Alain Babineau
Manuel Charette
Samuel Mallet
Megan Wilkins
Martine Repicky
Diane Wade
Lucy St-Jean
Jodi Wilks
Isabelle Hebert
Louis-Philippe Pelchat
Todd Somerville
Nadine Cormier
Lyne Lirette-LeBlanc
Mathieu Chouinard
Janelle Bourgeois
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nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
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| September 26, 2024
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Charlottetown
Delta Hotels Prince Edward
18 Queen Street, Charlottetown
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Speakers:
Christine McDowell
Liz Bailey
Dana Kenny
Joshua Frame
Moderator:
Penny Steele
Emily Livingston
Mentors:
Alexandra Shaw
Serge Cormier
Meaghan Lister
Trevor Neill
Lindy McQuillan
Brenda Weeks
Meaghan Setter
Joanne Ghiz
Ryan Fisher
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princeedwardislandfyn@gmail.com
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| September 27, 2024
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Miramichi
The Kinsmen Club of the Miramichi
100 Newcastle Blvd
Miramichi, NB
E1V 3M2
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Speakers:
Chelsie Montrose
Alain Babineau
Robert Armstrong
Jamie Manuel
Serge Cormier
Moderator:
Samantha Murphy
Justin Blackmore
Mentors:
Serge Cormier
Kristopher Jardine
Alain Babineau
Lisa Driscoll
Suzanne Martin
Nathalie Parent
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nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
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| October 15, 2024
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Winnipeg
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg
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Speakers:
Brigitte Gibson
Marcela Popowich
Darla McFarlane
Margaux Lacasse
Gail Letain
Moderators:
Linda Zhou
Shubham Tanwar
Mentors:
Sana Mahboob
Sean Barr
Leanne Cooper
Dorothy Stearns
Karla Cooper
Evan Deley
Oliver Valencia
Harlen Card
Darla McFarlane
Joe Maia
Sharleen David
Frederick Ramos
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futureleadersnetworkmb@gmail.com
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| October 17, 2024
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Regina
Ramada Plaza
1818 Victoria Avenue, Regina
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Speakers:
Tammy Pauls
Gail Letain
Moderator:
Yangwei Xiong
Mentors:
Catherine Charbonneau
Shelley Vendramin
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| November 5, 2024
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Calgary
Calgary Marriott Downtown
110 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
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Speakers:
Tayah Almond
Gail Letain
Khadeja Elsibai
Moderator:
Allan Tam
Mentors:
Ryan Hum
Albert Louie
Melanie Kwong
Frederick Ramos
Gina McKechnie
Eric Stusrud
Michelle Luctkar
Kim Platt
Brenda Omara
Lynne Roberts
Arbinder Pal
Wenjie Deng
Meaghan Pelton
Nirmolak Kang
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| November 7, 2024
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Saskatoon
Park Town Hotel
924 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
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Speakers:
Tammy Pauls
Bailey McLellan
Aislinn Roske
Mackenzie Lambe
Moderator:
Yangwei Xiong
Mentors:
Heather Heapy
Grace Chopty
Mackenzie Lambe
Laura Reed
Mir Md Saifur Rahman
Reaschelle Higginbotham
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| November 19, 2024
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Sudbury
Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury
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Speakers:
Shawna Pagnutti
Matthew Lowe
Suzanne Rushton
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
Aditya Shukla
Shawna Pagnutti
Andrew Pawluch
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| November 21, 2024
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Thunder Bay
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel
17 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay
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Speakers:
More information to come
Moderator:
Nikolas Pizzi
Mentors:
More information to come
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2023 Show/Hide
FYN In-Person Learning Days
Description
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) will be hosting in-person learning events again in 2023/2024. 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.
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.
Schedule
Date
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Location
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Speakers
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Contact Regional Network
| June 5, 2023
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Toronto
OPS Building
315 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3A4
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flo.futureleadersontario@gmail.com
| June 9, 2023
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Montréal
800 de la Gauchetière Street West,
South-west door, 7th floor, suite 7300
Montréal, Quebec
H5A 1K6
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| June 20, 2023
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Vancouver
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Junior Ballroom
1000 Burrard Street
Vancouver
V6Z 2R9
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| June 22, 2023
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Calgary
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
120 - 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 0P3
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| June 28, 2023
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Ottawa:
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
100 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5R7
Gatineau:
3rd floor Auditorium - Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
15 Rue Eddy
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0N9
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Federal Youth Network/Home ENG/Events/Your Career Your Way/NCR Event
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ncrypn.rjprcn@gmail.com
| September 12, 2023
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Halifax
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
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fyn.flnns@gmail.com
| September 14, 2023
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St John's
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
80 East White Hills
St. John's
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| September 26, 2023
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Charlottetown
VAC Learning Centre
134 Kent Street
Charlottetown (the Confederation Court Mall, National Bank Tower, Third Floor)
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princeedwardislandfyn@gmail.com
| September 28, 2023
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Moncton
Four Points by Sheraton Moncton
40 Lady Ada Blvd,
Moncton, NB E1G 0E3
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nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
| October 17, 2023
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Sudbury , Ontario
Radisson Hotel
85 Ste Anne Road
Greater Sudbury, ON
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flo.futureleadersontario@gmail.com
| October 31, 2023
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Winnipeg
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way
Winnipeg, MB
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| November 2, 2023
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Saskatoon
Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel
612 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3G9
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| November 15, 2023
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Iqaluit
CanNor, Nunavut Region
Second floor, 1106 Allavvik Building
P.O. Box 40
Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
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2022-2023 Show/Hide
FYN In Person Learning Days: Your career Your way
Description
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) will be hosting in-person learning events in Ottawa, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Moncton, Charlottetown. 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 and kiosk exploration.
- Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Location: This event will be delivered in person. See table below for details
Schedule
Registration
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Location
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Learning Objectives
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Speakers
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Ottawa - February 13, 2023
111 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 1J1
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Click here for more information
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Winnipeg - February 16, 2023
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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- 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
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Regina - February 21, 2023
The Hotel Saskatchewan
2125 Victoria Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
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- 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
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Edmonton - February 23, 2023
JW Marriott Edmonton
10344 102nd Street
Edmonton, Alberta
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- 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
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Moncton - February 27, 2023
St. James Gate
14 Church Street
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 4Y9
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- 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
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Charlottetown – March 1, 2023
Holland College
140 Weymouth Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4Z1
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- 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
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St John's – March 3, 2023
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
115 Cavendish Square
St. John’s, Newfoundland
A1C 3K2
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- 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
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* Can’t attend in person, check out our events page for other networking and learning events.
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) hosted in-person learning events in Toronto, Montréal, Halifax, and Vancouver. This full-day event allowed participants to learn about career development with tangible examples and experience sharing on a variety of topics. There was also ample opportunities built in for networking and kiosk exploration.
Schedule
Location
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Learning Objectives
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Speakers
| Montreal - November 15
Place Bonaventure 800 Rue De La Gauchetière O #240
Montreal, Quebec
H5A 1K6
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- 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
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A range of local speakers
| Toronto - November 18
OPS Building
315 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3A4
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- 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
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A range of local speakers
| Halifax - November 23
Bedford Institute of Oceanography
1 Challenger Drive
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 4A2
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- 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
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A range of local speakers
| Vancouver - November 30
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
6083 McKay Avenue
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5H 2W7
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- 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
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A range of local speakers
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*FYN is committed to bring in-person learning events to all provinces and will be announcing additional learning dates for later dates in 2022 and 2023.
** Can’t attend in person, register for Career Boot Camp 2023 and check out our events page for other networking and learning events.
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