☀️ September at YES: New Opportunities, New Ways to Connect

There’s a lot happening at YES this fall — including new employment and career support in Laval, up to $900,000 in funding available through the Community Opportunity Fund, and new workshops and opportunities to help you build practical skills for your career, business, or creative practice.

Here’s what’s happening this September.

📢 We’re Gearing Up to Launch in Laval

Our new Laval location opens October 5, bringing personalized employment, career and self-employment support closer to English-speaking residents of Laval and surrounding communities.

👉 Join the interest list →

📋 You Know Your Community Best

COF can help your organization turn local knowledge into employment solutions your community needs — with up to $900,000 available per project. Applications close September 29.

👉 See if your organization is eligible →

🎨 Putting Local Creative Talent in the Spotlight

What the Pop! brought emerging artists, makers and entrepreneurs to Hudson and Verdun — creating opportunities to showcase their work, connect with new audiences and be discovered.

👉 Meet the artists from this year’s edition of What the Pop!➜

📋 Looking for Job Search Support?

Whether you’re actively applying, changing careers or figuring out what’s next, YES can help you find the employment support that fits your situation.

👉 Explore your options →

🌱 What Do You Want to Work on This Fall?

Understanding your financial statements? Navigating a career change? Building a more resilient business? September’s workshops give you practical tools you can put to work right away.

👀 Explore the full schedule➜

📘 Need More Confidence Using French at Work?

Whether you’re applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, or looking to communicate more confidently in French, French for the Workforce can help you build practical workplace language skills.

👉 Strengthen your French skills →

✨ From Creative Vision to a Thriving Career

Artist and entrepreneur Eleuthera Diconca-Lipper turned her creative practice into a career rooted in creativity, healing and community. Discover her journey — and the role YES played along the way.
👉 Read Eleuthera’s story➜

🌟 30 Faces of YES

Real stories. Real impact. See how individuals across Quebec are building new paths through employment, entrepreneurship, and the arts.

👉 Meet the faces behind the impact ➜

🌟 Join the YES Team

Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact?

Be part of a team that’s creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping people across Quebec achieve their goals.

👉 See job opportunities➜

📞 Need Support? We’re Here to Help.

Have questions or need guidance? We’re available:
Monday to Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM

Call us at 514-878-9788 or email [email protected].

📍 Visit Us

Prefer to chat in person? Visit our downtown office Monday to Thursday to access our resource library, computer facilities, and meet our friendly team.

We’re located at 666 Sherbrooke Street W, 7th Floor, across from McGill University, just above Tim Hortons.

September Newsletter