NCR Interchange

Experiential learning | In-person
How to participate: Fall Term Lottery
Eligibility: All ACFO-ACAF public service members living and working outside the NCR
Number of spots: 12

The highly-sought-after Interchange Programs are back for 2024-25!

The NCR Interchange Program takes a group of CTs who live and work outside of the National Capital Region to Ottawa-Gatineau for a week to help them better understand the realities and challenges of working in a national headquarters or central agency.

Members selected for this program will have all travel and accommodation expenses covered while they participate in the interchange.

• Monday, June 17 – Travel from home region to NCR
• Tuesday, June 18 – Visit a central agency for a site visit and job shadowing
• Wednesday, June 19 – Visit an NCR HQ office for a site visit and job shadowing
• Thursday, June 20 – Visit an NCR HQ office for a site visit and job shadowing 
• Friday, June 21 – Travel from NCR to your home region

• NCR Interchange #1 – June 17-21 (applications closed) 
• NCR Interchange #2 – October 7-11  
• NCR Interchange #3 – November 25-29  

NEW: CT Mentorship Program

Experiential learning
How to participate: Apply below
Eligibility: All ACFO-ACAF public service members
Number of spots: 20 mentors, 20 mentees

This pilot will run from September through March, offering newer members a chance to connect with and learn from a fellow or former member of the CT Community.

How the program works

Members of the CT Community can apply to be mentors (more experienced members looking to share their experience and advice) or mentees (newer or less experienced members looking for guidance and support).

Note: As this is a pilot offering for 2024-25, this year’s cohort will be capped at 20 mentors and 20 mentees, so a randomized lottery may be needed to help choose participants. This lottery will be separate from the JCDP course lottery and, at least for this year, participation in the program won’t affect your odds of being selected through the course lottery.

ACFO-ACAF staff will review the applications and match mentors with mentees based on the responses in the application forms.

There will be three events throughout the year for all attendees:

• a virtual program kick-off event on September 12;
• a mid-program networking event (possibly hybrid) on December 10; and
• a virtual program wrap-up on March 5.

Mentor/mentee pairings will also be expected to meet at least once a month between September and March at their convenience, either online or in person. ACFO-ACAF will provide guides and frameworks for those meetings, but ultimately it will be up to the participants to figure out how to make the most of their time together.

Application criteria

To qualify as a mentee, applicants must be ACFO-ACAF members.

To qualify as a mentor, applicants should have at least five years of experience in a CT position. Mentors can be ACFO-ACAF members, retirees, or executives with experience in finance or audit roles.

We also strongly encourage members from equity-seeking groups (women, racialized communities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples) to apply for mentor or mentee roles. Your unique experiences and perspectives can help build a more inclusive, supportive, and enriched CT Community.

How to apply

If you’re new to the CT Community or otherwise looking for an experienced colleague to help you grow in your career, you can apply to be a mentee here: https://forms.office.com/r/5muELgijWB

If you’re an experienced or former member of the community looking to share your experiences and help provide advice and insight, you can apply to be a mentor here: https://forms.office.com/r/pydd1auEJW

Please ensure you discuss your interest in this program with your supervisor prior to applying to ensure you will be able to commit to the three events and monthly meetings.

And please feel free to share this with colleagues who might be a good fit!

Also, please note that while we will make every effort to pair you with someone that matches your interests, we can’t guarantee we will be able to match you with someone who will fit all of your preferences as indicated on your application form.

The deadline for applications is August 28 at 11:59 pm ET.

Next steps

Applications will be reviewed by ACFO-ACAF staff and selected participants will be notified on September 4. More information will be provided to mentors and mentees at that time.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Mercedes Rivoire (mrivoire@acfo-acaf.com).