GAC Learning Catalogue

The goal of the course is for participants to review how to apply entitlement policy, counsel clients, and fulfil the requirements associated with passport applications so they remain current about issuing travel documents at missions abroad.

Are you a new employee, locally engaged staff (LES) or manager who wants to better understand the performance and talent management program?

The open drop-in session for managers only on employees’ and locally engaged staff’s (LES) Performance and Talent Management offers them an opportunity to speak directly with advisors from the Performance and Talent Management Team for employees and for LES in an informal and interactive setting.

This workshop will provide participants with the necessary knowledge and tools to teach the Positive Space workshop. The workshop aims to foster a safer, more welcoming and inclusive work environment for everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, tr

This course will help participants become familiar with core consular functions at Mission. Topics covered will include: International and Canadian legal framework, case management and program management considerations.

This pre-posting practice camp will allow participants to apply the learning they acquired during the first phase of the management consular officer (MCO) pre-posting training and will provide an opportunity for participants to self-evaluate their kn

This information session will assist you for your preparation before your departure. This session includes specific resources, practical health tips, and real-life case studies that will prepare you for situations that may arise during your assignment.

This information session provides an overview of the Foreign Service Directives (FSDs) and their application, administration and interpretation.

Tweens/teens usually have very strong opinions about moving abroad. Some are keen, others not so much. This workshop will help parents better understand the possible reactions and challenges that might show up. Information about ‘Third Culture Kid’ will be provided to try to understand the reality for these tweens and teens.

Although many would say that children can adapt to anything, the reality is that moving to a different country has an impact on them. Discussion about the reality of Third Culture Kid will be provided to try to understand some of the reactions and challenges that may be present, as well as how can we, as parents, better prepare them for the move abroad.

This session covers several topic concerning overseas postings including: • the shock of being in a new country – the lifecycle • stress and anxiety: type of stress related to the world of expatriation; tools and resources. • reactions and adaptations to being overseas.

This information session is designed to provide an overview of the Foreign Service Directives (FSDs), their application, administration and interpretation.