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
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/Z6LCykWkvc
Session Outlines: Show/Hide
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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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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:
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Schedule
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Contact Regional Network
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Networking Event
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| 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
Lauren Small
Véronique Aubry
Marie-Eve Briand
Mahmoud Amer
Stella Mylonakis
Robyn Atkinson
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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
Julie Claveau Gagné
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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
Moderator:
Allan Tam
Mentors:
Heather Ehlers
Ryan Beissel
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| May 9, 2024
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Yellowknife
More information to come
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Speakers:
Christian Bertelsen
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
More information to come
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| May 13, 2024
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Toronto (SOLD OUT - waitlist available)
OPS Building
315 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario
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Speakers:
Natalia Preiano
Annie Shi
Marcus Wong
Jose Jimenez
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
Ericka Tulloch
Alicia Seifert
Irwin Cortez
Jonathan Arnold
Scott MacPherson
Suchita Jain
Tina Karsakis
Peter Mahase
Ashley Bressette-Martinez
Stanley Chan
Frank Pagnotta
Brad Simpson
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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:
Wade Zacharias
Brenda deGroot
Tiffany Ivey
Elissa Dodd
Moderator:
Kristal Puguan
Mentors:
Rebecca Tardif
Elissa Dodd
Jennifer Tufgar
Jayna D'Agostino
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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
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
Beatrice Odhiambo
Julie Stoffyn
Natasha Cote-Khan
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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
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| May 28, 2024
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Vancouver
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby
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Speakers:
Barbara Dewe
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
Christina Janzen
Colby Brose
John Marquis
Parm Jatana
Nabila Shaikh
Jas Gill
Sieg Voth
Thomas R Kwan
Misbah Naseer
Anna Classen
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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
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
Robyn Atkinson
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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 12, 2024
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Gatineau (French)
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
More information to come
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Speakers:
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Mentors:
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fyn.flnns@gmail.com
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| September 12, 2024
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St John's
More information to come
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Speakers:
More information to come
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More information to come
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| September 23, 2024
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Fredericton
More information to come
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Speakers:
More information to come
Moderator:
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nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
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| September 24, 2024
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Moncton
More information to come
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Speakers:
More information to come
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
Natalie Brine-LeBlanc
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nbfyn.rjffnb@gmail.com
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| September 26, 2024
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Charlottetown
More information to come
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Speakers:
More information to come
Moderator:
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Mentors:
Alexandra Shaw
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princeedwardislandfyn@gmail.com
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| October 15, 2024
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Winnipeg
More information to come
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Speakers:
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futureleadersnetworkmb@gmail.com
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| October 17, 2024
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Regina
More information to come
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* Can’t attend in person, check out our events page for other networking and learning events.
