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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!

Legal Information Clinic for Entrepreneurs
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaAre legal information questions keeping you up at night? The last thing you will want to encounter is legal issues, so it makes sense to understand your legal risks and options. Our Legal Information Officer is available to provide information and answer questions related to business issues such as business structures, contract law, taxation, and intellectual property.
Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options
Online / Remote , CanadaThis workshop is the starting point for artists who are doing what they love but not quite making a living yet. Topics include: getting to know your industry, marketing/promotion, developing relationships with stakeholders, understanding the funding landscape and essential grant-writing tips.
Career Decision-Making and Self-Assessment
Online / Remote , CanadaIn this webinar, you will participate in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, personality traits, skills, needs and wants. You will then be guided on how to use decision trees, informational interviews, and pros and cons lists to make decisions that will contribute to your career identity.
NEW! Mastering The Essentials of Business to Ensure Your Growth and Success
Online / Remote , CanadaJoin us for this impactful workshop where you will learn about the essentials for achieving business growth and success: time management, financial literacy, perseverance, networking and creating your own brand. […]
Jump Start Your Business
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaLearn the necessary steps to develop your startup ideas, evaluate their potential, test them with customers in real life, and avoid costly mistakes. You will also gain insight into funding options in Quebec that are available to you and receive guidance on how to organize, run, market, finance, monetize, and grow your new business.
The Art of Pitching Your Unique Impact
Online / Remote , CanadaThis engaging workshop is designed to empower you to embrace your unique identity and positive impact and implement these learnings to articulate your unique pitch. We’ll also explore digital strategies to authentically enhance your markets and community.
Mastering Resumes, Cover Letters and Applicant Tracking Systems
Online / Remote , CanadaToday’s employers require resumes, cover letters, and online applications to meet certain standards and criteria. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to stand out and increase your chances of landing a job interview by using keywords, data, and accomplishments.
Business Bootcamp
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThe Business Bootcamp is a 4-week intensive training that gives you the tools to describe, analyze, and develop your business model, and get you prepared to pitch to investors and backers.
NEW! Learn@Lunch: Mythbusting Government Procurement
Online / Remote , CanadaJoin us for a free, informative Learn@Lunch session where we’ll delve into the roles and services offered by Procurement Assistance Canada. This session is designed to provide valuable insights into various aspects, including understanding the procurement process, determining if your goods or services align with the Government of Canada’s needs, and developing effective networking and business promotion strategies.
LinkedIn: Your Brand, Your Connections, Your Network
Online / Remote , CanadaThis webinar looks at how to craft a strategic headline, write an engaging career story in the About section, and earn skills, endorsements and recommendations. Along with our assistance in writing connection requests, you’ll also learn how to spark and nurture professional relationships and create a compelling personal brand.
Conflict Resolution Clinic
Online / Remote , CanadaYou will learn how to identify and remove barriers, repair and strengthen relationships, and create win-win outcomes. We’ll also look at creative problem-solving techniques and practice compassionate curiosity, so you can keep your professional relationships strong and growing.
Jump Start Your Business
Online / Remote , CanadaLearn the necessary steps to develop your startup ideas, evaluate their potential, test them with customers in real life, and avoid costly mistakes. Gain insight into funding options in Quebec that are available to you and receive guidance on how to organize, run, market, finance, monetize, and grow your new business.