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October Client of the Month: Kylie Sandford
Meet our October Client of the Month: Kylie Sandford! Born in Toronto, Kylie currently lives and works in Estrie, Québec. She completed her BFA at Concordia University, Montreal, which included studies in Nîmes, France. After moving closer to nature in 2008 from the city, the importance of the natural environment and the benefits of our relationship to it, took over in her artwork. The intent to focus on the small worlds existing just under foot became a way to clear away the noise and find calm. Primarily an oil painter, Kylie is also recently drawing with soft pastel on paper. She recreates the subtleties of light and pattern with resonance, depth and excitement in her landscapes.
Montreal Gazette: Helping Young Anglos Find Jobs is Marina Boulos-Winton’s Latest Mission
YES’ Acting Executive Director Marina Boulos-Winton spoke to The Montreal Gazette’s Bill Brownstein about YES’ upcoming Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists Conference, What the Pop! Art-Pop Up Exhibition series, Open House events, and support for English-speaking job-seekers in Montreal.
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.