May Newsletter

✨ Welcome to Your May Newsletter! ✨

This month, we’re sharing opportunities, workshops, and resources designed to help you move forward — whether you’re growing a business, building new skills, exploring creative work, or navigating your next career step.

This month’s newsletter includes:
• Women’s Entrepreneurship Month programming
• Artist opportunities
• Free workshops & events
• Mentorship opportunities
• Success stories from the YES community
• Resources for entrepreneurs, artists, and job seekers

🎨 What the Pop!

Ready to show your work, grow your audience, and gain real‑world experience?
What the Pop! returns this summer—a free pop-up series for emerging artists across Quebec.

👉 Apply by June 7

🌍 Entrepreneurship Without Borders 🌍

Join us for an inspiring evening co‑hosted with CECI, bringing together women entrepreneurs in Montréal—especially those navigating immigrant and cross‑cultural journeys. Enjoy powerful stories, a dynamic panel discussion, and meaningful networking opportunities.

✨ Limited spots available—reserve yours today!

🌟 Women’s Entrepreneurship Month at YES! 🌟

This month, we’re celebrating and supporting women entrepreneurs with free, expert‑led workshops, inspiring stories, and practical resources to help you grow your business with confidence.

👉 See what’s happening this month

📖 Workshops & Events

From grant writing to workplace-focused French, our sessions are designed to help you build practical skills and make real progress.

👀 Browse the full schedule

📋 Become a Mentor

Share your experience and help job seekers navigate their next career step through meaningful one-on-one conversations. Whether your background is traditional or niche, your guidance can have a lasting impact.

👉 Become a Mentor

🎪 Client of the Month: Ivan Barradas

Discover how Ivan advanced his career in EDI, arts, and culture with YES’s coaching, support, and new opportunities.
👉 Read Ivan’s story

📸 Artists’ Conference Photo Recap

Take a look back at highlights from our recent full‑day artists’ conference.
👉 Discover more

🌟 30 Faces of YES

Real stories. Real impact. See how individuals across Quebec are building new paths through employment, entrepreneurship, and the arts.

👉 Meet the Faces Behind the Impact ➜

📞 Need Support? We’re Here to Help.

Have questions or need guidance? We’re available:
Monday to Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (remote only)

Call us at 514-878-9788 or email [email protected].

📍 Visit Us

Prefer to chat in person? Visit our downtown office Monday to Thursday to access our resource library, computer facilities, and meet our friendly team.

We’re located at 666 Sherbrooke Street W, 7th Floor, across from McGill University, just above Tim Hortons.