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
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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:
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Schedule
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Contact Regional Network
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Networking Event
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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
Moderator:
Allan Tam
Mentors:
Ryan Hum
Dayna Jongejan
Albert Louie
Melanie Kwong
Frederick Ramos
Gina McKechnie
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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
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
Heather Heapy
Grace Chopty
Mackenzie Lambe
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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:
More information to come
Moderator:
More information to come
Mentors:
More information to come
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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:
More information to come
Mentors:
More information to come
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* Can’t attend in person, check out our events page for other networking and learning events.
