Calendar
We offer a variety of employment, entrepreneurship and artist focused workshops and events that will help you become market ready and grow your business or career.
Workshops are facilitated by professional employment counsellors, business coaches and subject specialists. Find out what you can learn at YES and sign up for an event!
Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Online Workshop)
Online / Remote , CanadaThis workshop is the starting point for artists who are doing what they love but not quite making a living yet. We’ll outline the services and resources available to you at YES and from other arts organizations in the community, and touch upon key things to consider in building a career or business in the arts.
Career Decision Making and Self Assessment
Online / Remote , CanadaIn this session, you'll actively engage in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, personality traits, skills, needs and wants. You'll then be guided on how to use decision trees, informational interviews, and pros and cons lists to make thoughtful decisions that will contribute to your career identity.
NEW! AI-Driven Success: Building Sustainable and Profitable Business Models
Online / Remote , CanadaDiscover how AI can not only drive profitability but also enhance your company’s societal/environmental contributions, making your business a force for good. This session will equip you with the concepts, tools, and insights needed to launch and scale operations that are viable in today’s competitive market and aligned with tomorrow’s ethical standards.
NEW! 9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business (Online Workshop)
Online / Remote , CanadaJoin us for an interactive workshop that will help you answer all the tough questions about how you can jump-start your business the right way. Save both time and your precious budget by strategically planning and building your blueprint for success.
Contracts 101 For Artists
Online / Remote , CanadaThis workshop will help you to determine the key elements of a standard contract, to understand its drafting, and to become more familiar with the basics of its interpretation so you can better protect yourself, your art and your labour.
NEW! Fuel Your Job Search: Increase Your Motivation for Success!
Online / Remote , CanadaIn this session, you’ll learn how to craft effective strategies, employ motivational techniques and create a personalized, tailored action plan. Utilizing self-evaluation activities, you’ll define and clarify your goals and objectives, breaking free from the trap of decision-making paralysis.
NEW! Impact Bootcamp: Building Purpose-Driven Startups for a Sustainable Future
Online / Remote , CanadaOver four sessions, you’ll embark on a transformative journey from ideation to market strategies, all while keeping sustainability and ethical considerations at the forefront. This bootcamp will equip you with the tools to break down your big vision into straightforward ways to create, deliver and capture value. Join us in shaping a future where purpose-driven startups play a pivotal role in building a sustainable and impactful world.
ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs (Workshop)
Online / Remote , CanadaAre you ready to join a supportive and inspiring community of women who will empower and ELLEvate you throughout your entrepreneurial journey? We’re thrilled to offer you the space to connect with like-minded women and explore the valuable resources and tools we provide specifically for women in business.
NEW! From Overwhelm to Clarity: Gaining Productivity and Getting Stuff Done!
Online / Remote , CanadaIn this interactive session, you’ll learn how to prioritize, break down daunting objectives into manageable tasks, maintain focus and stay on-track throughout your job search journey. This session will help you to gain clarity, create a roadmap to achieve your goals, and empower you to turn things around by creating and implementing effective action plans.
Crafting Your Story for the Media
Online / Remote , CanadaThis interactive workshop is designed to help you enhance your storytelling skills in order to craft an engaging narrative that will draw customers in. We’ll apply the principles of storytelling in addition to discussing practical tools and tips to help you build a captivating, memorable story.
NEW! Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business Journey (Hybrid Workshop)
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThis workshop is uniquely designed for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to dive into the world of innovative problem-solving. Participate in a dynamic, interactive setting, and leave with a clear vision to jump start your business venture.
NEW! Where the Jobs Are: Unlocking Strategies for Getting Hired!
Online / Remote , CanadaLearn to create a strategic action plan so you can build and expand your network and meet new people, conduct informational interviews and successfully start and build professional relationships. If you want to move beyond the limitations of job postings and increase your chances of accessing unadvertised jobs and insider information about potential opportunities, networking is a crucial skill for any job seeker or career shifter.