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Jump Start Your Business

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

Learn 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 , Canada

This 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.

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Mastering Resumes, Cover Letters and Applicant Tracking Systems

Online / Remote , Canada

Today’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.

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Business Bootcamp

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

The 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 , Canada

Join 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.

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LinkedIn: Your Brand, Your Connections, Your Network

Online / Remote , Canada

This 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.

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Conflict Resolution Clinic

Online / Remote , Canada

You 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.

Recurring

Jump Start Your Business

Online / Remote , Canada

Learn 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.

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Where the Jobs Are: The Hidden Job Market

Online / Remote , Canada

The best way to access the hidden job market is through nurturing professional connections via social media, volunteering, attending events and meet-ups. You will learn how to meet new people to enlarge your network, conduct informational interviews/coffee meetings, and successfully start and develop professional relationships.

NEW! Learn@Lunch: Approach and Reframe the Challenges of Finding Non-Artistic Work

Online / Remote , Canada

In this interactive session we will provide you with valuable insights and practical advice to help you find work outside of your artistic pursuits that align with your skills and interests. Whether you're a visual artist, performer, writer, or any other type of creative, we hope that you can join us on October 12th for a collaborative event between the Arts and Employment departments of YES!

Running a Non-Profit in Quebec

Online / Remote , Canada

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify the main roles and responsibilities of the different actors involved in the day-to-day management (executive director, employees, freelancers and volunteers),
Identify the basic labour standards and pay equity rules in Quebec,
Implement policies and practices, such as insurance and waivers, to manage certain operational risks.