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September Newsletter
Discover new opportunities to elevate your career, ignite your creativity, and fuel your entrepreneurial dreams with our latest offerings.
Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey! Sign Up For Our Business Bootcamps
This dynamic, free* 4-part series will supercharge your entrepreneurial dreams! Led by experienced business coaches, you’ll receive guidance in refining your business concept and validating your business idea. At the core of our program is the Business Model Canvas: a visual tool that will help build the foundation of your business. You’ll learn how to outline key opportunities, identify activities and strategies, and understand initial financial projections for your business.
September Client of the Month: Pedro Nuñez
Meet Pedro Nuñez our September Client of the Month! Pedro started his job-searching journey after quitting his position as a fast-food worker. Despite his desire to pursue his passions – the weight of navigating a new country, living alone and perfecting two languages took away his motivation for career planning. After hitting a roadblock due to burnout, Pedro decided to take a risk and focus all of his energy into shifting gears to the Graphic Design industry. Learn how Pedro overcame his obstacles and landed a position as a Graphic Designer.
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.
ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs Fall 2024 Workshop Series
This fall, we have four FREE online sessions as part of our ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs workshop series. Register today!
August Newsletter
Open New Doors This Month! Explore our newest opportunities crafted to advance your career, ignite your creativity, and power your entrepreneurial aspirations.
August Client of the Month: Gabriel Faubert
Meet Gabriel Faubert, a driven E-commerce Entrepreneur & consultant committed to success. While studying Management & Marketing at John Molson School of Business, Gabriel began his career by consulting tech & marketing Startups in the city of Montreal. Since his graduation in 2019, Gabriel has built multiple e-commerce stores and scaled 2 brands to 6 figures, and is forecasted to reach 7 figures by January 2023. Read on to hear more about Gabriel’s inspiring journey.
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.