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NEW! Breaking Down the Interview: How to Prepare and Answer for Success

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

Gain essential strategies for in-person, online, and phone interviews, enabling you to leave a positive and memorable impression on your interviewer. We’ll help you craft responses to the most common behavioral interview questions and master the STAR method, empowering you to articulate your experiences with clarity and relevance. 

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NEW! Gaining Professional Growth through Soft Skills Mastery

Online / Remote , Canada

If you're looking for strategies to improve, or further enhance your soft skills and truly stand out in your field, this session is tailored for you. It will delve into the foundations of effective communication, offering insights on navigating diverse communication styles and enhancing your capabilities.

NEW! How To Leverage a CRM System to Scale Your Business

Online / Remote , Canada

This practical workshop will explain what a CRM is, and how you can use it to identify your target market, determine your sales process, and track your interactions and your clients’ engagement. You will learn options for how to use your CRM to be more productive and profitable, even when you don’t have a budget.

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French for the Workforce

Online / Remote , Canada

From standing out in your job interviews, to participating in workplace chit-chat, French for the Workforce goes beyond the basics and improves your professional French.

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NEW! Financing Options for Your Business (Online Workshop)

Online / Remote , Canada

Gain invaluable insights into creating investment-worthy proposals, discover the right funding channels for your business, and unravel the mysteries of what investors are really looking for. Join us on this funding journey and turn your vision into a reality! 

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Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Hybrid Workshop)

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, 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. Topics include: getting to know your industry, marketing/promotion, developing relationships with stakeholders, understanding the funding landscape and essential grant-writing tips.

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Career Decision Making and Self Assessment

Online / Remote , Canada

In 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! The Art of Delivering a Powerful Pitch

Online / Remote , Canada

Designed for entrepreneurs and freelancers, this dynamic workshop focuses on honing your pitching skills. Through interactive activities and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to craft an elevator pitch that is clear and compelling.

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French for the Workforce

Online / Remote , Canada

From standing out in your job interviews, to participating in workplace chit-chat, French for the Workforce goes beyond the basics and improves your professional French.

Answering Artist Calls: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Online / Remote , Canada

Learn essential tips and tricks for answering calls for submissions and submitting your applications. This workshop will also include special tips and insights on how you can apply to the 2024 edition of our What the Pop! Art Pop-up Exhibition Series.

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NEW! 9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business (Hybrid Workshop)

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

Join 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.

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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.