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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.


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.


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 digitalawardsprixnumeriques@tbs-sct.gc.ca.