๐ฅ Your August Newsletter Is Here โ Letโs Make the Most of Summer!
The days are longer, energy is soaring, and thereโs still time to crush your summer goals. Whether youโre job hunting, launching a business, or growing your creative career, YES has the tools, workshops, and events to help you thrive.
Scroll down for everything happening this month โ including a $1,000 award opportunity, a free art exhibition you wonโt want to miss, and a sneak peek at our Fall programming. Letโs keep the momentum going! ๐ชโ๏ธ
๐ฏ Exciting Leadership News at YES!
Weโre thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Gomery as YESโ new Interim Executive Director! With a passion for philanthropy, leadership, and community impact, Elizabeth brings fresh energy and vision to guide YES into its next exciting chapter.
๐จ Meet the Artists at What the Pop!
This September, join us in downtown Montreal for What the Pop! โ a free pop-up exhibition featuring over 40 talented Quebec artists. Enjoy unique artwork, live music, and an unforgettable cultural experience.
๐ Lead With Impact – Get Recognized!
Are you making waves in your community through your art or business? Apply for the Iris Unger Recognition Award for your chance to win $1,000 and be celebrated for your impact.
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Deadline: August 27
๐ YES Turns 30 โ Letโs Celebrate Together!
Weโre marking 30 years of impact with a night to remember! Join us on October 23 at Club Atwater for an evening of fine dining, inspiring stories, and powerful connections.
โจ Letโs raise a glass to the next 30 years!
Reserve your seat or become a sponsor today โ
๐ Client Spotlight: Oliver Suri-Cernacek
Meet our August Client of the Month, Oliver Suri-Cernacek โ a multidisciplinary artist and founder of the fashion brand OSฤ. Through bold design and storytelling, heโs reclaiming erased histories and spotlighting diasporic voices.
Discover Oliver’s Incredible Journey โ
๐ Summer Workshops & Events Are Here
Our August programming is packed with practical, engaging events to help you stay focused and make real progress โ no matter where you are in your journey.
๐ Take a look and dive in!
๐งโ๐ผ Looking for a Summer Job? Weโve Got Tips.
Whether you’re just starting out or switching gears, our Summer Job Tip Sheet has the advice you need to land a role that builds your skills and confidence.
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Donโt forget to check out our Summer Skills Challenge while you’re at it!
โ๏ธ Weโre Hiring! Join the YES Team
Weโre on the lookout for passionate, driven people who want to make a difference. Sound like you? Come grow with us โ and help others do the same.
๐ก Whatโs Coming Up?
August is bursting with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow โ from skills-building workshops and networking events to inspiring artist features and client stories.
Get the tools, insights, and events you need to move your goals forward โ and stay tuned for our Fall 2025 Program Guide, launching this September!
๐ผ Plan Ahead – Browse Upcoming Workshops and Events
๐ Stay Connected & Explore More
- ๐ View our Events Calendar
- ๐ผ Employment Page
- ๐ Entrepreneurship Page
- ๐จ Artist Page
Take charge of your success โ register now and start your journey! ๐
Click here to view the August Newsletter.
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