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SUMMARY:NEW! Know Your Rights: Understanding the Charter - Build Confidence\, Navigate Work with Clarity
DESCRIPTION:Know Your Rights: Understanding the Charter – Build Confidence\, Navigate Work with Clarity\nNot sure if something at work feels unfair—but don’t know your rights or what to do next? \nIf you’ve ever questioned a situation at work\, you’re not alone. This session\, Know Your Rights at Work in Quebec—Understand the Charter & Take Action\, helps you understand how your rights apply in real situations so you can respond with clarity and confidence. \nMany people hear about workplace “rights\,” but aren’t always sure what that means day to day. This workshop breaks down the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms in a practical\, easy-to-understand way—so you’re not left guessing when something feels off. \nWhy This Matters\nUncertainty at work can lead to stress and hesitation. Knowing your rights helps you recognize when something isn’t fair and gives you the confidence to take the right next step. \nWe’ll explore real-life workplace situations you may encounter\, including discrimination or unfair treatment based on race\, gender\, age\, disability\, religion\, and more. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nUnderstand your rights in hiring and the workplace\nRecognize discrimination\, harassment\, and unfair treatment\nBuild confidence handling challenging situations\nKnow where to turn for support and next steps\n\nPractical and Easy to Apply\nThis session focuses on helping you apply what you learn in real situations—not just understand the theory. You’ll leave with tools and knowledge you can use right away. \nBy the end\, you’ll have a clearer understanding of your workplace rights and feel more prepared to navigate situations with confidence. \nWorkshop Details\n\nSpeaker: Fei Huang\, Legal Information Officer\nFormat: Live online workshop (webinar)\nLanguage: English\nRegistration: Pre-registration required\n\nOnce you register\, you’ll receive an email with instructions to join. If you don’t see it\, please check your spam or junk folder.. \nReserve Your Spot Today\n  \nSign Me Up!\n\n\nPre-registration is required. Available as an online\, live-streaming webinar. This workshop is presented in English. \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nFind out more about our services for job seekers here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/know-your-rights-at-work-in-quebec/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Employment,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Business Registration for Artists: Formalize Your Creative Business\n  \nAre you an artist looking to formalize your creative business but unsure where to start? Join our free workshop\, Demystifying Business Registration for Artists\, and gain the knowledge you need to take your art career to the next level. \n\nWhy Register Your Creative Business?\nWhether you’re a painter\, musician\, writer\, or any other type of creative\, understanding the business side of your craft is essential. This workshop will help you: \n\nUnderstand the distinctions between business registration\, incorporation\, and tax numbers.\nExplore the legal and accounting implications of each step.\nLearn about tax rates and obligations to ensure compliance.\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this interactive workshop\, we’ll cover: \n\nBusiness Structures: Learn the differences between sole proprietorship\, partnerships\, and incorporation\, and what’s best for your art practice.\nTax Essentials: Get a clear understanding of tax obligations\, rates\, and how to obtain a tax number.\nKey Steps and Timelines: Discover what is mandatory\, what is optional\, and when to act.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is perfect for artists at any stage of their careers who want to: \n\nTransition from hobbyist to professional.\nEnsure their business meets legal and financial requirements.\nGain confidence in navigating the complexities of business registration.\n\n  \nSpeaker: Fei Huang\, Legal Information Officer \n\nReady to Take the Next Step?\nFormalizing your art business doesn’t have to be daunting. Register for Demystifying Business Registration for Artists today and start building a professional foundation for your creative career. \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available online. \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for Artists\, click here. \nThis low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/demystifying-business-registration-for-artists/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Daytime,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:French for the Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Improve Your French for Work – Join Our Online Course Today\n  \nAre you ready to improve your French for work and gain the language skills you need to thrive in a bilingual workplace? Whether you’re aiming to improve your reading\, writing\, speaking\, or listening\, this immersive program will help you grow your confidence and professionalism en français. \n\nWhy Join This Program?\nDesigned for high beginners and intermediate-level learners\, our French for the Workforce course is more than just grammar and vocabulary—it’s about real-world application. \nWhether you’re just entering the workforce or looking to advance your career\, this course is tailored to help you communicate clearly and effectively in French. \n\nUpcoming Sessions\nHigh Beginner Level\n\n📅 September 16 – October 9\, 2026\n🕘 Wednesdays & Fridays\, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom\n💰 $125 (8 sessions)\n\nAre you looking to improve your French communication skills\, increase your vocabulary\, and improve your grammar?\nIf so\, then this four-week course is for you! \nWhether you’re focusing on reading\, writing\, speaking\, or listening\, our French for the Workforce program is designed to help you succeed in professional settings. \nIn this interactive\, four-week virtual course\, you’ll:\n✅ Expand your vocabulary and grammar skills\n✅ Practice mock interviews and learn to answer “Tell me about yourself” with confidence\n✅ Improve your CV writing and business email communication\n✅ Gain hands-on experience for workplace meetings and job interviews \n  \nIntermediate Level\n\n📅 November 4 – December 4\, 2026 \n🕘 Wednesdays & Fridays\, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom\n💰 $145 (10 sessions)\n\nWant to feel more confident communicating in French at work?\nWhether you’re writing business emails\, participating in meetings\, or crafting a professional cover letter\, our French for the Workforce program is here to help you thrive in a bilingual workplace. \nIn this interactive\, five-week virtual course tailored for intermediate-level learners\, you’ll:\n✅ Strengthen your grammar and expand your vocabulary\n✅ Practice writing professional emails and cover letters\n✅ Boost your confidence in workplace conversations and meetings\n✅ Receive personalized feedback from both your instructor and peers \nBuild on your existing skills\, gain real-world practice\, and take your French to the next level—one professional interaction at a time. \nWhat to Expect\nEach session includes: \n\nGroup discussion and role play\nEmail and CV writing exercises\nInterview and meeting preparation\nGrammar\, conjugation\, and comprehension practice\n\nYou’ll also gain insight into using French keywords and terminology to strengthen your job applications. If you’re looking to improve your French for work\, this program offers the support and structure you need to succeed. \n  \nReady to Register?\nSpots are limited and registration is required. To ensure proper placement\, you’ll complete a brief written and oral evaluation. \n📞 Call 514-878-9788 or ✉️ email \n  \nMore Resources\nAdditionally\, we offer professional French translation services for your CV and cover letter.  \nFor more information about our services for job seekers\, click here. \nThis workshop is supported in part by the Community Empowerment Literacy Initiative (CELI). CELI is sponsored by TALQ in collaboration with Literacy Quebec and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/improve-your-french-for-work-2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Employment,Entrepreneurship,French,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:French for the Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Improve Your French for Work – Join Our Online Course Today\n  \nAre you ready to improve your French for work and gain the language skills you need to thrive in a bilingual workplace? Whether you’re aiming to improve your reading\, writing\, speaking\, or listening\, this immersive program will help you grow your confidence and professionalism en français. \n\nWhy Join This Program?\nDesigned for high beginners and intermediate-level learners\, our French for the Workforce course is more than just grammar and vocabulary—it’s about real-world application. \nWhether you’re just entering the workforce or looking to advance your career\, this course is tailored to help you communicate clearly and effectively in French. \n\nUpcoming Sessions\nHigh Beginner Level\n\n📅 September 16 – October 9\, 2026\n🕘 Wednesdays & Fridays\, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom\n💰 $125 (8 sessions)\n\nAre you looking to improve your French communication skills\, increase your vocabulary\, and improve your grammar?\nIf so\, then this four-week course is for you! \nWhether you’re focusing on reading\, writing\, speaking\, or listening\, our French for the Workforce program is designed to help you succeed in professional settings. \nIn this interactive\, four-week virtual course\, you’ll:\n✅ Expand your vocabulary and grammar skills\n✅ Practice mock interviews and learn to answer “Tell me about yourself” with confidence\n✅ Improve your CV writing and business email communication\n✅ Gain hands-on experience for workplace meetings and job interviews \n  \nIntermediate Level\n\n📅 November 4 – December 4\, 2026 \n🕘 Wednesdays & Fridays\, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom\n💰 $145 (10 sessions)\n\nWant to feel more confident communicating in French at work?\nWhether you’re writing business emails\, participating in meetings\, or crafting a professional cover letter\, our French for the Workforce program is here to help you thrive in a bilingual workplace. \nIn this interactive\, five-week virtual course tailored for intermediate-level learners\, you’ll:\n✅ Strengthen your grammar and expand your vocabulary\n✅ Practice writing professional emails and cover letters\n✅ Boost your confidence in workplace conversations and meetings\n✅ Receive personalized feedback from both your instructor and peers \nBuild on your existing skills\, gain real-world practice\, and take your French to the next level—one professional interaction at a time. \nWhat to Expect\nEach session includes: \n\nGroup discussion and role play\nEmail and CV writing exercises\nInterview and meeting preparation\nGrammar\, conjugation\, and comprehension practice\n\nYou’ll also gain insight into using French keywords and terminology to strengthen your job applications. If you’re looking to improve your French for work\, this program offers the support and structure you need to succeed. \n  \nReady to Register?\nSpots are limited and registration is required. To ensure proper placement\, you’ll complete a brief written and oral evaluation. \n📞 Call 514-878-9788 or ✉️ email \n  \nMore Resources\nAdditionally\, we offer professional French translation services for your CV and cover letter.  \nFor more information about our services for job seekers\, click here. \nThis workshop is supported in part by the Community Empowerment Literacy Initiative (CELI). CELI is sponsored by TALQ in collaboration with Literacy Quebec and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/improve-your-french-for-work-2/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Employment,Entrepreneurship,French,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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