NEW! Information Session | CREATE: Kickstart Your Design Career
January 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Turn Your Passion for Design into a Career – Join the CREATE Info Session!
Are you a creative based in Montreal, aged 18 to 30, looking to turn your passion for design into a career? If you’re intrigued by the design world, but lack the necessary training, a robust portfolio, or proficiency in French, you’re in the right place!
✨ Don’t let uncertainty hold you back—our CREATE Information Session is here to help!
What Is CREATE?
CREATE is a design career accelerator designed to empower young creatives with the tools and resources needed to succeed in the graphic design, marketing, social media or events industry.
WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS
1. 12 weeks of continuous, full-time training and internship experience.
2. Hybrid workshops hosted by both YES Employment + Entrepreneurship and a local organization.
3. The training covers topics ranging from crafting a marketable CV, producing a strategic job search plan, and preparing for interviews, to managing and setting goals, communicating effectively in English and French, developing a portfolio if applicable and carrying out projects using the Adobe Suite, and more.
READY TO CREATE YOUR FUTURE?
We’re in search of 4 motivated English-speaking Montrealers (anglophone or allophone) eager to develop their employability and design skills in order to launch a successful career in the industry. Does this sound like you?
Please note that this is a paid, full-time opportunity (33 hours per week).
To be eligible, you must be able to commit to 3 months of continuous learning and internship experience. Our final cohort is running from February 17th to May 16th 2025, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Why Should You Attend?
During this engaging info session, you’ll discover how CREATE can help you:
- Build essential design skills to stand out in the industry.
- Create a professional portfolio that showcases your talent.
- Improve your French for the workforce, ensuring you’re ready for opportunities in Quebec’s bilingual job market.
Event Details
📅 Date and Time: Monday, January 27th, 2024, at 11 AM
📍 Location: YES Employment + Entrepreneurship (666 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 700 | Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E7)
Refreshments will be provided to make the experience even more enjoyable!
Who Should Attend?
If you’re:
- Aged 18-30
- Passionate about graphic design, marketing, social media or events
- Looking to kickstart your career with confidence
Then this session is for you!
Let’s CREATE Together!
Ready to shape your future in graphic design? This is your chance to transform your passion into a rewarding career. Seats are limited, so don’t wait—pre-registration is required to secure your spot.
Join us and start your journey to becoming a professional designer. Let’s CREATE! 🎉
📞 For more information, contact the CREATE Project Coordinator, Amina Bambotia: [email protected] | +1 438-812-0170
Pre-registration is required. Available as an in-person workshop.
Find our more about CREATE here.
Find out more about our services for job seekers here.
