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!

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Legal Information Clinic for Entrepreneurs

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Are legal information questions keeping you up at night? Take advantage of our free, weekly legal information clinics for entrepreneurs. 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.

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Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Online Workshop)

Online / Remote , Canada

This 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.

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NEW! Set Yourself Apart: Tactics and Tips For CVs and LinkedIn

Online / Remote , Canada

Discover how to craft, customize, and optimize your CV and LinkedIn profile to effectively showcase your skills, achievements, and experiences. We’ll provide you with strategies to enhance networking and engagement on LinkedIn, empowering you to make the most of these powerful tools.

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Business Bootcamp: Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey

Online / Remote , Canada

Join our dynamic 4-part Business Bootcamp Workshop Series to launch your business successfully! Led by experienced coaches, refine your business concept, validate your idea, and build a solid foundation using the Business Model Canvas. Don't miss the chance to pitch your idea in the final session for a shot at winning $500! Fuel your entrepreneurial journey now!

Learn@Lunch: Bidding on Opportunities

Online / Remote , Canada

This free information session will offer a more detailed presentation on the bidding process. It will go over the different types of and key aspects of a bid document and how bidders are evaluated and suppliers are selected.

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Legal Information Clinic for Entrepreneurs

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Are legal information questions keeping you up at night? Take advantage of our free, weekly legal information clinics for entrepreneurs. 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.

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Registering Your Business (Online Workshop)

Online / Remote , Canada

Wondering how to register a business in Quebec? We will show you step-by-step how to register your business with the Quebec government, providing a legal framework to help you through the process. You will also learn about the benefits of registering your startup, and the different legal structures so you can decide which one is right for your business.