FOR STUDENTS & EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS

Find your people.
Build your practice.

Connect with peers, learn from experienced public administrators, and take part in the conversations shaping public service across the National Capital Region.

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WHY JOIN IN

The early years of a career can feel hard to navigate. IPAC–NCR makes room for practical learning, candid conversations, and relationships that last beyond one event.

Ways to get involved

Meet peers across sectors

Join informal gatherings and build connections beyond your own team.

Learn from practitioners

Take part in roundtables and the biennial New Professionals Forum.

Help shape what comes next

Volunteer with the New Professionals Committee and contribute ideas.

YOUR NEXT MOVE

CURRENT PROGRAMMING

Tact and Trust

View upcoming events
  1. Tact without title
  2. When to speak up—and how
  3. What earned my trust

A three-part roundtable on building influence before you hold formal authority.

More ways to grow

Mentorship and regular peer networking are being planned. Follow upcoming events for the latest opportunities.

IN DEVELOPMENT

Stay close to the conversation.

Join the wider IPAC community for events, networking, and opportunities to contribute.

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MEMBERSHIP

Frequently Asked Questions

New Professionals programming is open to students, co-op students, recent graduates, and public servants within their first five years of a public administration career.
No. Many New Professionals events are open to non-members, though IPAC members receive preferred event pricing and additional benefits.
Contact newprofessionals@ipacncr.ca to learn about current volunteer opportunities and committee openings.