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French For The Workforce
Looking to boost your professional French skills? Join French for the Workforce, our comprehensive program designed to help you excel in workplace conversations, job interviews, and meetings. Whether you’re looking for a job or want to increase your career prospects, our courses will provide you with the skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Investing in Your Entrepreneurial Future: YES’ Specialized Entrepreneurship Services
We know that starting and running a business can be tough, and that’s why we offer a wide range of Specialized Entrepreneurship Services to support you every step of the way. And while these services aren’t new, we’re excited to share more about how they can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
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Meet The Artists of the 2024 Edition of What the Pop! Art Pop-Up Exhibition
Join us this coming September for a vibrant celebration of Quebec’s emerging artistic talent at our What The Pop! Art Pop-up Exhibition series. With over 40 remarkable artists showcasing their work, this is your chance to support local creativity and discover stunning artworks ranging from unique paintings and drawings to captivating photography, mixed media, fashion, jewelry, and more.
Register Now for the Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference: From Passion to Profit
Attention Artists! Dive into a transformative journey at the Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference: “From Passion to Profit’! The Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference is dedicated to empowering artists and creative professionals by equipping them with the entrepreneurial skills essential for building fulfilling and sustainable careers in Montreal and beyond. We are bringing together engaging panels, valuable industry insights, as well as financial tips and tricks and much more!
Iris Unger Recognition Award – Apply Today!!
For more than 18 years, as our longest-standing Executive Director, Iris Unger stewarded the growth and expansion of our organization. The Iris Unger Recognition Award aims to honor exceptional artists and entrepreneurs whose project embodies these values. If you are a YES Client and have created an artistic project or business that has positively impacted your community, we encourage you to apply.
The Struggles of New Graduates in Quebec’s Job Market
New graduates in Quebec are facing significant challenges in a tough job market with fewer vacancies and higher requirements. YES Clients Enmanuel Domingo De Jesus Reyes and Chelsea Obodoechina, also both Concordia master’s graduates, share their experiences of navigating these obstacles despite their advanced degrees in an article, Degrees in hand, jobs out of reach: Graduates face worsening job market published by the Montreal Gazette.
Op-Ed Piece: “Youth Unemployment Is Surging In Montreal. Here’s How We Can Drive It Down.”
An Op-Ed piece was recently published in the Montreal Gazette, written by Marina Boulos-Winton, YES’s acting Executive Director, and Annalise Iten, YES’ Director of Employment in regards to a recent report that highlights a significant rise in national youth unemployment, posing serious challenges, particularly in Montreal.
$21,000 AWARDED TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS – Prizes awarded after intense Demo Day event for women-only accelerator
The 2024 ELLEvate Pitch Competition showcased ten women entrepreneurs competing for over $20,000 in prizes. Organized by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, the ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Pre-Accelerator program is a rigorous initiative designed to equip a select group of women with the necessary tools and experience to scale their businesses. After three months of intensive preparation, the program culminated in last night’s highly anticipated event. Jhanelle Bedasse’s outstanding business case and pitch secured the top award of the evening, earning $10,000 for her B2B mixology services and product brand, Maison Cocktail.
July Newsletter
Unlock New Possibilities This Month! Discover our latest offerings designed to elevate your career, spark your creativity, and fuel your entrepreneurial dreams with our July Newsletter!
July Client of the Month: Adam Fainman, aka Beatox
Meet Adam Fainman, who is better known as Beatox, a dynamic artist, beatboxer, vocalist, and producer. Known for his innovative use of voice as a multi-layered instrument, Beatox crafts soothing beats with dynamic beatboxing, clever lyricism, and introspective storytelling. Born and raised in Toronto, with his rich background and innovative approach, Beatox continues to push boundaries and inspire through his music and multimedia projects.
What the Pop! 2024 Selection Committee
We are thrilled to unveil the What The Pop! Selection Committee, featuring five distinguished leaders from Quebec’s arts and business communities. Stay tuned for the big reveal of our selected artists and details on the exciting What the Pop event we have in store coming this September!