THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS AND SPONSORS
Our programs are made possible with their generous support
Anonymous Foundations (2) | The Averbach Family Foundation
The Christine C Lengvari Fund at the Foundation of Greater Montréal
The Doggone Foundation | The Eric T. Webster Foundation | The Hay Foundation
The Holt Family Foundation | The John Dobson Foundation | The Peacock Family Foundation
The Rossy Family Foundation | The Tauben Family Foundation | The Zeller Family Foundation
To continue offering high-quality workshops and services at no or low cost, we rely on the generosity of people like you. Government funding covers only part of what we do, your support can help bridge this gap, ensuring that we can maintain affordable, accessible services for everyone.
WHO WE ARE
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship empowers individuals from all backgrounds with services in employment, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Offered in English and available online, in person, or in hybrid formats, our programs help people build sustainable careers, launch and grow businesses, and transform artistic talent into opportunities. Guided by our mission, we work toward a more inclusive and prosperous Québec where everyone can grow, belong, and thrive.
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship
666 Sherbrooke West, Suite 700
QC H3A 1E7
Business Hours
Services are available in-person and online from Monday to Friday between 9:00am–5:00pm. The YES Centre is closed on all statutory holidays.
We can help you find a job or launch your career!
Through employment counselling, workshops, and an online resource library, our Employment Program will ensure that you have the interview skills, CV writing abilities, and employment industry insights you need to find and land the job that’s right for you.
SERVICES
15-Minute Career Check-In
Select Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 12:00pm–1:00pm
FREE | Online or In-Person | By appointment only
This is a fast, focused session with one of our employment experts. Whether you’re just starting out, pivoting careers, or feeling stuck, we’re here to help you move forward.
Employment Counselling
FREE | Online or In-Person | By appointment only
We can help you develop a strategy, build on your strengths, and make informed choices about your goals — from preparing for your job search to successfully landing the job.
French For the Workforce
Intermediate Session 1
Wednesdays & Fridays, February 4–March 6 | 9:30am–12:30pm
$145 | Online Only
High Beginner
Wednesdays & Fridays, April 1–29 | 9:30am–12:30pm
$125 | Online Only
Intermediate Session 2
Wednesdays & Fridays, June 3–July 10 | 9:30am–12:30pm
$145 | Online Only
Step Up! Build a Successful Career, One Step at a Time
March 2–June 19
FREE | Online and In-Person | Visit our website for details on how to apply
Step Up! is your chance to gain confidence and build real-world employment and workplace skills to help you succeed! Our dedicated team will help you enhance your communication skills, boost your self-confidence, expand your professional network, connect with potential employers, and help you to excel in job interviews.
SPECIALIZED WORKSHOP SERIES
All our specialized workshops are free of charge and offered online only.
NEW! The Career Skill No One Can Afford to Ignore: A Multi-Session
Learning Series
Change! Your Superpower: The Foundation for Your Future
Thursday, February 12 | 6:00pm–8:00pm
Speaker: Megan Hunter, Psychological Health & Safety Consultant | Workplace Mental Health Specialist
The Change-Ready Human: Thriving in the Post-COVID, Post-GenAI World
Thursday, February 19 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
Speaker: Mahsa Rezaei, Career Strategist & IT Social Entrepreneur
Change! Resilience in a Tough Job Market: Turning Setbacks into Strategy
Thursday, March 19 | 6:00pm–8:00pm
Speaker: Megan Hunter, Psychological Health & Safety Consultant | Workplace Mental Health Specialist
Change! The Inner Work Behind Career Longevity
Thursday, April 16 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
Speaker: Tania Chomyk, Life Transition Expert
Change as a Competitive Advantage
Thursday, June 18 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
Speaker: Carla Marrouche, Global Recruiter & Public Speaker
DAYTIME WORKSHOPS
All our daytime workshops are free of charge and offered online only.
LinkedIn Essentials: Build Your Presence and Connections
January 20, March 3, April 14, May 26 & June 25 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
Interview Essentials: Clear. Confident. Prepared.
January 22, March 5, April 28 & May 28 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
Where the Jobs Are Hiding: Uncovering the Reality of the Hidden Job Market
February 3, March 17, April 30 & June 9 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
Career and Self-Assessment: Know Yourself to Develop Yourself
February 5, March 31, May 12 & June 11 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
CV Essentials: Write It Right, Right Now!
February 17, April 2, May 14 & June 23 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
How to Apply to Federal Public Service Jobs
Monday, February 23 | 2:00pm–4:00pm
Speaker: Elaine Lam, Human Resources advisor from the National Recruitment Directorate
NEW! Beyond the Job Hunt: A Two-Part Series for Building Networks That Work
Workshop 1: Intentional Connections — From Online Presence to Outreach
Monday February 9 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
Workshop 2: Professional Relationship Momentum — Tracking, Following Up, and Staying Genuine
Monday March 23 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
For pricing and details for the below services, please call us at 514-878-9788.
CV And Cover Letter Translation
Need your CV and/or cover letter professionally translated? Contact us to have your English-to-French translation ready in only a few days.
Job Board
Sign up for our Job Board, upload your CV and apply for job postings directly on our site. You’ll be able to create a free profile, post your CV, and be seen by the industry’s top companies.
Personal Profile Analysis
The Personal Profile Analysis is a self-administered behavioural assessment tool that assesses an individual’s behavioural style in the work environment.
Ready to launch a new business venture?
Expanding your current business or model?
Want to be your own boss?
At YES, we’re dedicated to helping you and your business succeed! Our Entrepreneurship Services are open to individuals of any age, whether you’re in the startup or growth phase of your business. If you need sales and marketing advice or have questions about financing options and resources, our coaching, workshops, and seminars are designed to give you the information you need to take your business idea to the next level.
SERVICES AND CLINICS
15-Minute One-On-One Business Coaching Consult
FREE | Online or In-Person | By appointment only
This is a fast, focused session with one of our entrepreneurship experts. Whatever challenges you’re facing with your business, you don’t have to face them alone!
Business Coaching Sessions
FREE | Online or In-Person | By appointment only
Work one-on-one with a business coach to develop a customized plan that’s focused on your needs and your business.
Accounting Clinic for Entrepreneurs
FREE | Online Only | A YES Business Coach referral is required
Join our monthly clinic where professional accountants are ready to offer personalized guidance and supply answers to your burning accounting questions.
Legal Information Clinic for Entrepreneurs
FREE | Online or In-Person | A YES Business Coach referral is required
Our Legal Information Officer is ready to provide information and answer questions related to business issues such as business structures, contract law, taxation, and intellectual property.
BOOTCAMPS
Business Bootcamp: Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey
FREE | Online Only | See website for upcoming series dates and to register
Launch your business with expert guidance and practical tools. Led by experienced business coaches, this bootcamp will guide you through refining your business idea and making it into a reality.
The Impact Innovators Bootcamp
Thursdays, April 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 | 6:00pm–8:00pm
FREE | Online Only
The Impact Innovators Bootcamp is your launchpad for building a venture that’s not just profitable, but purpose-driven.
DAYTIME WORKSHOPS
All our daytime workshops are free of charge and offered both online and in person
See our website for more information.
Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business Journey
January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13 & June 10 | 2:00pm–3:30pm
Registering Your Business
January 28, February 25, March 18 & April 15 | 10:00am–11:30am
Maximize Your Revenue Potential
January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 20 & June 17 | 2:00pm–3:30pm
Financing Options for Your Business
February 4, March 4, April 1, 29 & May 27 | 2:00pm–3:30pm
9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business
February 11, March 11, April 8, May 6 & June 3 | 2:00pm–3:30pm
Startup Generator: Plan to Action — Five-Part Series
February 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 | 9:30am–12:00pm
ENTREPRENEURS: HELPING YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS SUCCEED
EVENING WORKSHOPS
All our evening workshops cost $20 and are offered online only.
Leveraging AI Tools and Platforms to Help You Scale Your Outreach
Tuesday, January 27 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Peter Sabapathy, AI Solutions Specialist at Bane Consulting
NEW! Irreplaceable by Design: Shape Your Differentiation
Tuesday, February 3 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Mario Ramadan, Innovation & Differentiation Expert at Trailblazed Ventures Inc.
Tax Tips for Individuals in Business and the Benefits of Incorporation
Tuesday, February 10 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Ronika Khanna, CPA, CFA, founder of Montreal Financial
Scale Smarter: Using Data and KPIs to Drive Growth in Your Business
Tuesday, February 24 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Mario Ramadan, Innovation & Differentiation Expert at Trailblazed Ventures Inc.
NEW! Launch Blueprint: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Go-to-Market
Tuesday, March 3 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Mario Ramadan, Innovation & Differentiation Expert at Trailblazed Ventures Inc.
Pitch with Power: Public Speaking for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Be Heard and Funded
Tuesday, March 10 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Boyan Djefersky, Public Speaking Coach | Founder of Speak with Confidence Bootcamp
Level Up Your Outreach: Learn to Leverage LinkedIn and Reddit — Powerful Platforms for B2B and Niche Communities
Tuesday, March 24 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Peter Sabapathy, AI Solutions Specialist at Bane Consulting
NEW! How to Pitch to the Media and Get Booked
Tuesday, March 31 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Tara McEwen, Media Consultant
NEW! Startup Creation, Rewritten: A Three-Part Series
Please see the website for the full list of guest speakers.
Workshop 1: Building a Defensible AI Venture
Tuesday, April 7 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Workshop 2: The Path to Funding and Scale Through Hyper-Specialization
Tuesday, April 14 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Workshop 3: Engineering Your Product-Market Fit and Go-to-Market
Tuesday, April 21 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Crafting Content with Purpose: How to Create Value and Build an Audience
Tuesday, April 28 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Marlee Rabin, Private Aviation Interior Specialist at Maison Lipari
From Lead to Close: Real Sales Skills That Deliver
Tuesday, June 2 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Chris Ramoutar, A Regional Lead — The Americas at Alphanumeric Systems
NEW! Meta Ads in Practice: Research, Plan, Test, Launch
Tuesday, June 9 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Barbara Colacci, Co-founder & Marketing Strategist at Grid Media Inc.
There has never been a more exciting time to be a woman in business!
Join us to glean insights from the achievements, strategic shifts, and valuable lessons of remarkable women entrepreneurs within Québec’s dynamic startup ecosystem. In our ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurship Series, you’ll have the opportunity to listen to established women entrepreneurs and professionals as they candidly discuss their approaches to identifying opportunities, surmounting challenges, and leaving a lasting impact.
DAYTIME WORKSHOPS
All our daytime workshops are free of charge and offered online only
NEW! Make Your Mark Online: Your Digital Presence Blueprint
Tuesday, February 3 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
NEW! Smart Marketing Made Simple: Grow with Ease and Automation
Tuesday, March 3 | 12:00pm–1:30pm
EVENING WORKSHOPS
All our evening workshops are free of charge and offered online only.
The Art of (Real) Listening: Why VoC* is Your Business Edge
Tuesday, January 20 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Tammy Labrecque, Customer Experience Advisor
NEW! Beyond Pitch Theater: Becoming Better Humans While Building Better Ventures
Tuesday, February 17 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Fora Fereydouni, Founder and CEO of Cognitai
NEW! Unapologetically Well: Take Better Care of Yourself, While Taking Care of Your Venture
Tuesday, March 17 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Peggy Corbane, Coach, Growth and Clarity Facilitator, Founder of Heal Thyself
Essential Financial Skills to Build Confidence
Tuesday, May 5 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Ronika Khanna, CPA, CFA, Founder of Montreal Financial
NEW! Securing Funds for Your Purpose-Driven Startup
Tuesday, May 12 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Faduma Gure, Maternal Health Researcher and Founder of LISS Technologies
NEW! Navigating Hard Conversations in Early-Stage Startups
Tuesday, May 26 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Niousha Riahi, Business and Litigation Lawyer & Startup Governance Specialist
Turn your artistic talent into a profitable career!
Our one-on-one coaching sessions and workshop series for artists are designed to teach you the business skills you need to succeed in the creative world. Learn how to market your work, network with industry peers, and get self-employment essentials like tax tips and financial advice.
SERVICES
15-Minute One-On-One Artist Coaching Consult
FREE | Online or In-Person | By appointment only
This is a fast, focused session with one of our Artists Coaches. New clients can have an opportunity to discover YES services and existing clients have an opportunity to address one or two small issues related to your creative practice or business.
Artist Coaching Sessions
FREE | Online or In-Person | By appointment only
Work one-on-one with an artist coach to help define and attain goals based on short and long-term action plans.
DAYTIME WORKSHOPS
All our daytime workshops are free of charge and offered online and in person. See our website for more information.
Demystifying Business Registration for Artists
January 19, March 2 & April 20 | 11:30am–1:00pm
Jump Start Your Art and Financing Options
February 2, 23, March 16, April 13, May 4, 25 & June 15 | 1:30pm–3:30pm
EVENING WORKSHOPS
All our evening workshops are $20 with the exception of our two-part series which are $35. They are offered online and in person. See our website for more information.
Making Art Work: Two-Part Series
Workshop 1: Building Your Artistic Identity
Wednesday, January 14 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Workshop 2: Structuring Your Career for Success
Wednesday, January 21 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Money Matters: Tax Tips for Artists
Wednesday, February 18 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Susanna Oreskovic, CPA
Pay Your Bills with Your Art
Wednesday, March 11 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Kamar Thomas, Artist and Author
The Autonomous Artist: Releasing Music in the Digital Era
Wednesday, May 6 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Speaker: Stephen Voyce, Multi-award-winning recording artist
Grant Writing Essentials: Two-Part Series
Workshop 1: The Pitch
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
Workshop 2: Budgets and Timelines
Wednesday, June 3 | 6:30pm–8:30pm
