Research & Community Initiatives
Explore key documentation that showcase our work, partnerships, and milestones.
These materials provide insight into our initiatives and the impact we’ve made over the years.
Advancing Women in STEM
In partnership with industry and community leaders, YES Employment + Entrepreneurship spearheaded the ‘Advancing Women in STEM’ initiative, aiming to tackle systemic barriers and develop actionable solutions that hinder women’s access to leadership roles and long-term retention in the STEM sector.
Advancing Women in Mentorship
A 2015 research study highlighted the pivotal role of mentorship in retaining women in the STEM industry. Building on these findings, we developed and launched ‘ADVANCE’—a free, online platform designed for companies to foster mentorship relationships. This virtual space enables mentors and mentees to connect seamlessly, address challenges, co-create solutions, develop strategic roadmaps, track deliverables, and monitor the progress of actionable plans.
Research & Reports
Creating Opportunities Through Equity and Inclusion At YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, we believe in equal opportunities for success. Working with companies and clients, we craft inclusive strategies that foster workplace diversity and create impactful career opportunities. Through extensive research and insightful reports, we develop programs that address real-world challenges and drive results. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), we’re shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Employment Service Providers Roundtable
Since 1997, YES has hosted the Quebec Employment Service Providers Roundtable, a coalition of English-language employment service providers from across the province. This independent forum fosters collaboration, addressing critical challenges and proposing solutions unique to English-language service delivery in Quebec.
Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT)
PERT, a multi-stakeholder initiative incubated by YES, dedicated to tackling employment and employability challenges faced by Quebec’s English-speaking community. By mobilizing knowledge and resources, PERT fosters engagement and collaboration among key actors to develop solutions that not only enhance the economic vitality of the English-speaking community but contribute to the prosperity of all Quebecers..
Y4Y
With the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, YES played a key role in the creation of Youth For Youth (Y4Y) Quebec, a non-profit organization committed to addressing the issues facing English-speaking youth (ages 16-30) in the province of Quebec. Through Y4Y, these young leaders are empowered to take an active role in their communities, inspire their peers to engage in Quebec society, and unite the broader English-speaking community around issues that impact its vitality.