☀️ September at YES: New Opportunities, New Ways to Connect
There’s a lot happening at YES this fall — including new employment and career support in Laval, up to $900,000 in funding available through the Community Opportunity Fund, and new workshops and opportunities to help you build practical skills for your career, business, or creative practice.
Here’s what’s happening this September.
📢 We’re Gearing Up to Launch in Laval
Our new Laval location opens October 5, bringing personalized employment, career and self-employment support closer to English-speaking residents of Laval and surrounding communities.
📋 You Know Your Community Best
COF can help your organization turn local knowledge into employment solutions your community needs — with up to $900,000 available per project. Applications close September 29.
👉 See if your organization is eligible →
🎨 Putting Local Creative Talent in the Spotlight
What the Pop! brought emerging artists, makers and entrepreneurs to Hudson and Verdun — creating opportunities to showcase their work, connect with new audiences and be discovered.
👉 Meet the artists from this year’s edition of What the Pop!➜
📋 Looking for Job Search Support?
Whether you’re actively applying, changing careers or figuring out what’s next, YES can help you find the employment support that fits your situation.
🌱 What Do You Want to Work on This Fall?
Understanding your financial statements? Navigating a career change? Building a more resilient business? September’s workshops give you practical tools you can put to work right away.
📘 Need More Confidence Using French at Work?
Whether you’re applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, or looking to communicate more confidently in French, French for the Workforce can help you build practical workplace language skills.
👉 Strengthen your French skills →
✨ From Creative Vision to a Thriving Career
Artist and entrepreneur Eleuthera Diconca-Lipper turned her creative practice into a career rooted in creativity, healing and community. Discover her journey — and the role YES played along the way.
👉 Read Eleuthera’s story➜
🌟 30 Faces of YES
Real stories. Real impact. See how individuals across Quebec are building new paths through employment, entrepreneurship, and the arts.
🌟 Join the YES Team
Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful 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 – 3 PM
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.
💼 Plan Ahead – Browse Upcoming Workshops and Events
🔗 Stay Connected & Explore More
Take charge of your success — register now and start your journey! 🚀
Click here to view the September Newsletter.