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1. OVERVIEW
The Accelerated Economist Training Program (AETP) provides high-calibre students with exposure to a variety of policy issues, experience in analyzing sector responsibilities, and a broad view of the role, mandate, and modus operandi of various departments and agencies in the federal government. The AETP provides four six-month assignments at host
departments with economic and public policy sector responsibilities. Three assignments are with central agencies: Treasury Board Secretariat; Department of Finance; and Privy Council Office. A fourth assignment takes place in a line department. All assignments are located in the National Capital Region (Ottawa - Gatineau).
Up to 14 persons are recruited each year. The Program is based on internship,
with little formal instruction. Participants are, however, encouraged to take
professional development courses and part-time language training. Over the
2-year period, participants are expected to develop an understanding of how the
Cabinet and government decision-making systems work, and an appreciation of the
role of central coordinating agencies and other key players in the federal
system.
Participants are exposed to a broad variety of issues, people, and working
styles. The line department experience offers them the opportunity to develop a
deeper understanding of policy development. At the end of the Program,
participants are eligible to compete for intermediate-level positions in
departments or agencies within the federal public service.
2. MANDATE
The intent of the AETP is to recruit and develop high potential individuals who
demonstrate strong analytical and communication (written and oral) abilities,
leadership potential, and sound knowledge of economic and social policy issues
facing the federal public service.
3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Program include giving participants:
- exposure to a broad variety of issues, people, and working styles;
- an understanding of how the Cabinet, its Committees, and the federal government decision-making systems work;
- an appreciation of the role of central coordinating agencies and other key players in the federal system;
- experience in analyzing sectoral issues; and
- a broad view of the role, mandate, and modus operandi of each host agency.
When these objectives are met by the end of the Program, participants are
capable of dealing with a wide variety of economic and public policy issues.
They should also have a solid understanding of the Cabinet system and the
concerns and roles of the central agencies in the public policy process.
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