Looking for a great job? Want to start or grow a business?
Get ready for your next career move or start your own business with YES – your personalized, flexible, and free* resource for career and business development in Quebec. Our face-to-face support and expert guidance will help you build the skills and confidence you need for a bright future.
Employment
Looking for work in Quebec? Are you 18-39? Need help navigating Quebec’s employment landscape? With flexible one-on-one employment counselling, professional development workshops, events, and our job board, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to find your next big opportunity. Find and apply for open positions, plan your career, and upskill for the future.
Entrepreneurship
Got a business idea? Want to grow and scale your venture? Whatever stage you’re at in your business, whatever your age, YES’s expert entrepreneurship team can provide you with practical guidance that you can implement. With one-on-one business coaching and flexible workshops, we’ll help you forge your path as a founder.
*Join our entrepreneurship or artist program for just $30 annually and unlock a wealth of benefits, including free one-on-one coaching, business bootcamps, legal resources, conflict resolution and accounting clinics – all available to you for a full year!
Artists
Transform your artistic passion into a profitable career. Quebec boasts a thriving creative landscape, encompassing everything from video game development to music to visual arts. At YES, our experienced coaches will support you every step of the way as you discover how to turn your creative work into a steady source of income.
About YES
YES is a non-profit, community-driven organization.
We have been driving positive change in Quebec for over 25 years. Our mission is to provide English-language support to those seeking employment and to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. With our personalized approach and commitment to excellence, we’ve helped countless individuals achieve their career and business goals and realize their full potential.
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News & Resources
The Pro’s and Con’s of Remote Work
Until a few short years ago, the idea of working remotely was firmly planted in “must be nice” territory for most employees, with just 20% of people whose work could be done remotely actually working remotely. Fast-forward to the post-pandemic landscape of 2023, and remote work has become the new normal. But, as many employees are fast discovering, remote work arrangements have their pros and cons. It’s worth considering both before deciding what works best for you!
Winners of the 2023 ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Pre-Accelerator Program
Three months, countless hours of preparation, and one pitch: it all came down to the wire for 8 women entrepreneurs pitching for over $20,000 in prizes at the 2023 ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Pre-Accelerator Demo Day. The event took place on Thursday, September 29 at Desjardins – Montréal Centre-ville to a packed house of attendees from the Montreal business sector.
October Client of the Month: Nick Meireles
Nick Meireles is an example of a forward-looking hustler. A man and a groom that in two years has built a business to last! Nick started his business, Kleaniko in August 2021 to provide five-star hotel-quality residential and commercial cleaning services. Prior to this, Nick came to YES for guidance in discovering his true entrepreneurial self. At that point in time, Nick was neither fully aware of his potential nor completely understood his abilities. Find out more about Nick’s inspiring journey with YES.