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Jump Start Your Art + Financing Options (Online Workshop)

Online / Remote , 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.

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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.    

Contracts 101 For Artists

Online / Remote , Canada

This workshop will help you to determine the key elements of a standard contract, to understand its drafting, and to become more familiar with the basics of its interpretation so you can better protect yourself, your art and your labour.

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NEW! Fuel Your Job Search: Increase Your Motivation for Success!

Online / Remote , Canada

In this session, you’ll learn how to craft effective strategies, employ motivational techniques and create a personalized, tailored action plan. Utilizing self-evaluation activities, you’ll define and clarify your goals and objectives, breaking free from the trap of decision-making paralysis.

NEW! Impact Bootcamp: Building Purpose-Driven Startups for a Sustainable Future

Online / Remote , Canada

Over four sessions, you’ll embark on a transformative journey from ideation to market strategies, all while keeping sustainability and ethical considerations at the forefront. This bootcamp will equip you with the tools to break down your big vision into straightforward ways to create, deliver and capture value. Join us in shaping a future where purpose-driven startups play a pivotal role in building a sustainable and impactful world. 

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ELLEvating Women Entrepreneurs (Workshop)

Online / Remote , Canada

Are you ready to join a supportive and inspiring community of women who will empower and ELLEvate you throughout your entrepreneurial journey? We’re thrilled to offer you the space to connect with like-minded women and explore the valuable resources and tools we provide specifically for women in business.

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NEW! From Overwhelm to Clarity: Gaining Productivity and Getting Stuff Done!

Online / Remote , Canada

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to prioritize, break down daunting objectives into manageable tasks, maintain focus and stay on-track throughout your job search journey. This session will help you to gain clarity, create a roadmap to achieve your goals, and empower you to turn things around by creating and implementing effective action plans. 

Crafting Your Story for the Media

Online / Remote , Canada

This interactive workshop is designed to help you enhance your storytelling skills in order to craft an engaging narrative that will draw customers in. We’ll apply the principles of storytelling in addition to discussing practical tools and tips to help you build a captivating, memorable story.

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NEW! Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business Journey (Hybrid Workshop)

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

This workshop is uniquely designed for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to dive into the world of innovative problem-solving. Participate in a dynamic, interactive setting, and leave with a clear vision to jump start your business venture.

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NEW! Where the Jobs Are: Unlocking Strategies for Getting Hired!

Online / Remote , Canada

Learn to create a strategic action plan so you can build and expand your network and meet new people, conduct informational interviews and successfully start and build professional relationships. If you want to move beyond the limitations of job postings and increase your chances of accessing unadvertised jobs and insider information about potential opportunities, networking is a crucial skill for any job seeker or career shifter.