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At YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, we are dedicated to helping you and your business succeed! Our Entrepreneurship services are opened 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.

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  • Learn@Lunch: Privacy Laws and AI: What Businesses and Consumers Should Know

    Learn@Lunch: Privacy Laws and AI: What Businesses and Consumers Should Know

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    ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW:

    Pour pouvoir participer, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien. Confirmer votre présence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.

    Le droit à la vie privée et l’intelligence artificielle au Québec

    Vous utilisez l’intelligence artificielle dans votre entreprise ou envisagez de le faire? 🤖

    L’IA offre de nombreuses possibilités, mais elle soulève aussi des questions importantes en matière de protection des renseignements personnels, de propriété intellectuelle et de conformité juridique.
    Joignez-vous à la Clinique d’information juridique à McGill (CIJM) et à YES Employment + Entrepreneurship Services pour ce webinaire gratuit qui vous aidera à mieux comprendre le cadre juridique entourant l’intelligence artificielle au Québec.

    Ce que vous apprendrez
    ✅ Les bases de la protection des renseignements personnels
    ✅ La différence entre les renseignements publics et privés
    ✅ Les enjeux de propriété intellectuelle liés à l’IA
    ✅ Les nouvelles tendances réglementaires en matière d’intelligence artificielle au Québec
    ✅ Les risques juridiques associés à l’utilisation d’outils d’IA
    ✅ Les droits et responsabilités des entreprises et des consommateurs

    À qui s’adresse ce webinaire?
    • Entrepreneurs et propriétaires d’entreprise
    • Professionnel·les qui souhaitent intégrer l’IA à leur travail
    • Organisations explorant les outils d’IA
    • Consommateurs souhaitant mieux comprendre leurs droits en matière de vie privée
    • Toute personne intéressée par les enjeux juridiques de l’IA au Québec

    Aucune connaissance juridique ou technique n’est requise.

    Pourquoi participer?
    L’intelligence artificielle transforme rapidement nos façons de travailler et de gérer l’information. Ce webinaire vous donnera des conseils pratiques pour utiliser ces technologies de façon plus éclairée et responsable.

    Vous repartirez avec :
    ✔ Une meilleure compréhension du cadre légal actuel
    ✔ Des outils pour évaluer les risques liés à l’IA
    ✔ Une meilleure connaissance de vos droits et responsabilités
    📍 En ligne (webinaire en direct), présenté en anglais.

    Coût : Gratuit
    Présenté par : La Clinique d'information juridique de McGill (LICM) et YES Emploi + Entrepreneuriat

    📝 Inscription obligatoire. Cet atelier est offert en anglais et se déroule en ligne, sous forme de webinaire en direct.

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    In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

    Privacy Law and AI in Quebec
    Using AI in your business—or thinking about it? 🤖

    Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for businesses and organizations, but it also raises important questions around privacy, intellectual property, and legal compliance.

    Join the Legal Information Clinic at McGill (LICM) and YES Employment + Entrepreneurship Services for this free webinar designed to help you better understand the legal landscape surrounding AI in Quebec.

    What You'll Learn
    ✅ Privacy and personal information protection fundamentals
    ✅ The difference between public and private information
    ✅ Intellectual property considerations when using AI tools
    ✅ Emerging AI regulations and legal developments in Quebec
    ✅ Potential legal risks associated with AI use
    ✅ The rights and responsibilities of businesses and consumers

    Who Should Attend?
    • Business owners and entrepreneurs
    • Professionals interested in integrating AI into their work
    • Organizations exploring AI tools and technologies
    • Consumers seeking to better understand their privacy rights
    • Anyone interested in the legal implications of AI in Quebec

    No legal or technical background required.

    Why Attend?
    AI is rapidly changing how we work, communicate, and manage information. This webinar will provide practical insights to help you make more informed decisions about using AI responsibly.

    You'll leave with:
    ✔ A clearer understanding of current legal requirements
    ✔ Practical guidance for identifying AI-related risks
    ✔ Greater confidence in navigating this evolving landscape
    📍 Online Live Webinar, presented in English.
    💲 Free

    Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.

    RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.
    In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.

    Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.

    This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

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    3 attendees
  • Registering Your Business

    Registering Your Business

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    English will follow

    Pour participer, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien.
    Confirmer votre présence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.

    Quels sont les avantages d’immatriculer votre entreprise? Quelles sont les exigences pour le faire au Québec?

    Nous vous montrerons, étape par étape, comment immatriculer votre entreprise auprès du gouvernement du Québec, en vous fournissant un cadre légal pour vous accompagner tout au long du processus.
    Vous en apprendrez également davantage sur les bénéfices d’immatriculer votre entreprise ainsi que sur les différentes structures juridiques, afin de déterminer celle qui convient le mieux à votre projet.

    Conférencière : Fei Huang | Agente d’information juridique

    Une inscription préalable est requise.
    Présentation en anglais.

    Pour participer, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien.
    Confirmer votre présence via Meetup ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.

    Cet atelier est offert en ligne, sous forme de webinaire en direct.
    Une fois inscrit·e, vous recevrez un courriel avec les instructions de connexion quelques heures avant le début de l’atelier. Si vous ne voyez pas ce courriel une heure avant le début, veuillez vérifier votre dossier de courriers indésirables.

    Free Workshop

    In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing through meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

    What are the benefits of registering your business? What is required to register in Quebec?

    We will show you step-by-step how to register your business with the Quebec government, providing a legal framework to help you through the process.

    You will also learn about the benefits of registering your startup and the different legal structures, so you can decide which one is right for your business.

    Speaker: Fei Huang | Legal Information Officer

    Pre-registration is required.

    In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link. RSVPing through meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

    This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.

    Once you register, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time, please check your Spam or Junk folder.

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    3 attendees
  • Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business Journey

    Idea Generator: Kickstart Your Business Journey

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    Free Workshop.
    In order to attend, you must pre-register using this
    link.
    RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

    Welcome to our session based on the 4 golden rules of ideation. This two-hour workshop is your guide through a simple yet powerful ideation process. But what exactly is ideation and how does it apply to entrepreneurs?

    It all begins with identifying a problem that’s worth solving, focusing on pivotal areas that demand your creative focus, and then engaging in hybrid brainstorming that fosters a cascade of potential solutions. Finally, we’ll guide you through the process of building actionable plans to transition these solutions into real-world offerings.

    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.

    Your pathway to creating impactful products and services starts right here.

    Pre-registration is required.

    In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
    RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

    Pre-registration is required.

    Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.

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  • Maximize Your Revenue Potential

    Maximize Your Revenue Potential

    YES, 666 Sherbrooke St. W., 7th Floor, Montreal, QC, CA

    Free Workshop.

    To attend, you must pre-register using this link.
    RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

    Are you aware of 26 revenue models?

    Immerse yourself in an exclusive workshop tailored for entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their revenue horizons. Once inside, you’ll gain in-depth insights into 26 different revenue models, arming yourself with strategic knowledge to strengthen the financial foundations of your business.

    This workshop is designed to demystify these diverse revenue models, empowering you with the knowledge and strategic prowess needed to make informed decisions and jump-start your business, while strengthening its financial core.

    From subscription-based structures to affiliate marketing, contract manufacturing methodologies and beyond, this workshop serves as a blueprint for creating and optimizing revenue streams.

    Your journey towards maximizing your revenue starts right here.

    Pre-registration is required.

    Maximize your revenue, and maximize your success! Register for this workshop and equip yourself with the tools you need to make informed decisions!

    In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
    RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.

    If you registered for the in-person workshop, please arrive at the YES office, located at 666 Sherbrooke Street West, 7th floor, 15–30 minutes before the workshop begins.

    For online participants, you will receive an email with login instructions a few hours before the workshop starts. If you don’t see the email one hour before the start time, please check your Spam or Junk folder.

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