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What is Career Boot Camp (CBC)?

Since 2011, the Federal Youth Network (FYN) has annually hosted Career Boot Camp (CBC), a learning series offered in partnership with the Canada School of Public Service, offering workshops, group discussions, mentoring sessions and kiosks for new and young public servants navigating their public service careers. In 2019, CBC held 15 events in 14 cities across Canada with over 2,000 learners. Since 2021, CBC is 100% virtual! From coast-to-coast-to-coast, public servants have access to his conference-style series of incredible presentations and workshops.

The CBC will give you the tools you need to take charge of your career. Don’t miss out!

We are extremely excited for CBC2022. We hope you are too!

Register here!

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2022 Agenda

Interested in a topic? Click on the title for a description, learning objectives, speakers, resources, and more!

Time (ET)	Date	Title	Language
1:00pm - 2:30pm	January 18, 2022	Demystifying the Building Blocks of the GC Hiring Process	Bilingual
3:00pm - 4:30pm	January 18, 2022	Stand-Out Resume Formats and Techniques	English & French
4:30pm - 5:30pm	January 18, 2022	Networking - Hone Your Networking Skills (by using them!)	Bilingual
11:00am - 12:30pm	January 19, 2022	When Demonstrating Your Experience, K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple S'il-Vous-Plait)	English & French
1:00pm - 2:30pm	January 19, 2022	Strategically Building Your Career in the GC	Bilingual
3:00pm - 4:30pm	January 19, 2022	Applying TikTok Principles to Interview Storytelling	English & French
4:30pm - 5:30pm	January 19, 2022	Networking - Meet Your Regional YPN	Bilingual
11:00am - 12:30pm	January 25, 2022	Not Done Yet...Equip Yourself for Beyond the Process	English & French
1:00pm - 2:30pm	January 25, 2022	Influencing Your Reputation	English & French
3:00pm - 4:30pm	January 25, 2022	Weighing Variables of Different Positions	English & French
4:30pm - 5:30pm	January 25, 2022	Networking - Meet GC Movers & Shakers	Bilingual
11:00am - 12:30pm	January 26, 2022	Nurturing Your Professional Support System	English & French
3:00pm - 4:30pm	January 26, 2022	Strategically Building Your Learning Plan to Connect to Needs	English & French
4:30pm - 5:30pm	January 26, 2022	Networking - Meet GC Communities & Networks	Bilingual
8:00pm - 9:30pm	January 27, 2022	Leaders GC Twitter Chat	Bilingual
1:00pm - 2:30pm	January 28, 2022	CBC Power Panel: Ask Us Anything	Bilingual
2:30pm - 3:30pm	January 28, 2022	CBC_CDC Networking Last Chance!	Bilingual
1:00pm - 1:30pm	February 2, 2022	Be the S.T.A.R. of Your Own Interview	English & French

Career Boot Camp (CBC) 2022 Add to calendar once registered January 18, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm January 19, 2022 – 11:00 am to 4:30 pm January 25, 2022 – 11:00 am to 4:30 pm January 26, 2022 – 11:00 am to 2:30 pm January 28, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm More information to come!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who can attend CBC? While the Federal Youth Network caters to public servants in the first 5-10 years of their career, CBC is open to all Federal public servants.

How do I register? Registration is available in English and French.

How does a virtual conference work? CBC does not require workshop selection so once you register, you may attend the events that interest you. We do recommend that you get manager approval and block time in your calendar to dedicate to the sessions you wish to attend. If you do not internally dedicate time to CBC, work will take over and you will miss this once-a-year opportunity!

Do I need to have a GCCampus account to register for CBC? You do not need to use your GCCampus account to register, but we do recommend that you use your GC email if possible. This way, we can identify that you are a public servant.

Will my manager allow me work time to attend the events? Check with your manager to find out what rules are in place in your department for learning and development. If necessary, complete a learning application to ensure time is set aside for you to attend the conference. Ensure that you continue to put Career Boot Camp into your annual Learning Plan. Highlight to your manager that it is free this year and there is no travel required.

Can I attend all of the CBC events? You are welcome to attend as many CBC events as you wish. Do keep in mind that some sessions are duplicated to offer a choice of official language.

Can students attend? Students currently working in the GC are welcome to attend.

What are the other events (book chat, twitter chat, mixers, etc.)? There are many types of learners, so we have other learning opportunities planned during CBC. These events will take place after hours (for most regions), allowing for full attendance of those working in operations.

What time code do I use? Talk to your manager about coding your time, if necessary

When will I get the links to the sessions? The links to the sessions will come in a reminder email from CSPS closer to the event. If you received your confirmation of registration, you should expect your reminder to go to the same email address.

How do I know who the speakers are? Can I get access to their bios? Speaker bios for each session are available!

Will sessions be recoded? The sessions will be recorded but not all recordings will be available for viewing due to accessibility and official language regulations. For this season, we recommend attending in-person.

What platforms do I need in order to attend? You will need access to Zoom, the internet, and http://collaboratevideo.net/test/cs

My department does not support Zoom. Can I still participate? If your work devices do not support Zoom, we suggest you use a personal device to attend these sessions.