
About us
Ready to launch a new venture? Expanding your current business or model? Want to be your own boss?
Your business is our business. We provide province-wide entrepreneurship support.
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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Upcoming events
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Financing Options for Your Business
·OnlineOnlineFree Workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.Calling all entrepreneurs with big dreams and bold ideas!
You have a fantastic business concept, yet you might be unsure about where and how to get the necessary funding to jump-start your business.
Gain invaluable insights into creating investment-worthy proposals, discover the right funding channels for your business, and unravel the mysteries of what investors are really looking for. Join us on this funding journey and turn your vision into a reality!
Your quest to securing funding for your business 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. This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you havenât received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
2 attendees
9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business
·OnlineOnlineFree Workshop.
In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup will not grant you access to this workshop.đ Joignez-vous Ă nous pour un atelier interactif qui vous aidera Ă rĂ©pondre aux grandes questions entourant le dĂ©marrage d'une entreprise.
Ăconomisez du temps et optimisez votre budget en planifiant stratĂ©giquement votre projet et en Ă©tablissant des bases solides pour votre rĂ©ussite.
Au cours de cette séance pratique, nous vous guiderons à travers les étapes essentielles à considérer avant le lancement de vos activités entrepreneuriales.
Ensemble, nous construirons votre feuille de route entrepreneuriale en abordant des sujets clés tels que l'idéation, l'étude de marché, les entrevues clients, le prototypage et l'analyse de la concurrence. Donnez à votre entreprise les meilleures chances de succÚs et démarquez-vous dans un marché concurrentiel.
Votre parcours vers le succĂšs entrepreneurial commence ici.
đ Ă noter : Cet atelier est offert en anglais et sous forme de webinaire en direct, en ligne.
L'inscription préalable est obligatoire.
Une fois votre inscription complĂ©tĂ©e, vous recevrez un courriel contenant les instructions de connexion. Si vous n'avez pas reçu ce courriel une heure avant le dĂ©but de l'atelier, veuillez vĂ©rifier votre dossier de pourriels ou de courrier indĂ©sirable.Youâve got a great business idea, but is that enough? Whatâs the next crucial step?
Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you answer all the tough questions about how you can jump-start your business the right way. Save both time and your precious budget by strategically planning and building your blueprint for success.
In this interactive session, weâll guide you through all the necessary steps that entrepreneurs need to focus on before launching their business operations.
Join us as we build your start-up framework and cover critical topics such as ideation, market research, customer interviews, prototyping, and competitor analysis. Give yourself and your business the greatest chance of success and stand out from all the competition.
Your journey to entrepreneurial success 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.This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you havenât received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
1 attendee
Learn@Lunch: Privacy Laws and AI: What Businesses and Consumers Should Know
·OnlineOnlineENGLISH WILL FOLLOW:
Pour pouvoir participer, vous devez vous inscrire Ă lâavance en utilisant ce lien. Confirmer votre prĂ©sence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accĂšs Ă cet atelier.
Le droit Ă la vie privĂ©e et lâintelligence artificielle au QuĂ©bec
Vous utilisez lâintelligence artificielle dans votre entreprise ou envisagez de le faire? đ€
LâIA offre de nombreuses possibilitĂ©s, mais elle soulĂšve aussi des questions importantes en matiĂšre de protection des renseignements personnels, de propriĂ©tĂ© intellectuelle et de conformitĂ© juridique.
Joignez-vous Ă la Clinique dâinformation juridique Ă McGill (CIJM) et Ă YES Employment + Entrepreneurship Services pour ce webinaire gratuit qui vous aidera Ă mieux comprendre le cadre juridique entourant lâintelligence artificielle au QuĂ©bec.Ce que vous apprendrez
â Les bases de la protection des renseignements personnels
â La diffĂ©rence entre les renseignements publics et privĂ©s
â Les enjeux de propriĂ©tĂ© intellectuelle liĂ©s Ă lâIA
â Les nouvelles tendances rĂ©glementaires en matiĂšre dâintelligence artificielle au QuĂ©bec
â Les risques juridiques associĂ©s Ă lâutilisation dâoutils dâIA
â Les droits et responsabilitĂ©s des entreprises et des consommateursĂ qui sâadresse ce webinaire?
âą Entrepreneurs et propriĂ©taires dâentreprise
âą Professionnel·les qui souhaitent intĂ©grer lâIA Ă leur travail
âą Organisations explorant les outils dâIA
⹠Consommateurs souhaitant mieux comprendre leurs droits en matiÚre de vie privée
âą Toute personne intĂ©ressĂ©e par les enjeux juridiques de lâIA au QuĂ©becAucune connaissance juridique ou technique nâest requise.
Pourquoi participer?
Lâintelligence artificielle transforme rapidement nos façons de travailler et de gĂ©rer lâinformation. Ce webinaire vous donnera des conseils pratiques pour utiliser ces technologies de façon plus Ă©clairĂ©e et responsable.Vous repartirez avec :
â Une meilleure comprĂ©hension du cadre lĂ©gal actuel
â Des outils pour Ă©valuer les risques liĂ©s Ă lâIA
â Une meilleure connaissance de vos droits et responsabilitĂ©s
đ En ligne (webinaire en direct), prĂ©sentĂ© en anglais.CoĂ»t : Gratuit
PrĂ©sentĂ© par : La Clinique d'information juridique de McGill (LICM) et YES Emploi + Entrepreneuriatđ Inscription obligatoire. Cet atelier est offert en anglais et se dĂ©roule 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 businessâor thinking about it? đ€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
â Privacy and personal information protection fundamentals
â The difference between public and private information
â Intellectual property considerations when using AI tools
â Emerging AI regulations and legal developments in Quebec
â Potential legal risks associated with AI use
â The rights and responsibilities of businesses and consumersWho Should Attend?
âą Business owners and entrepreneurs
âą Professionals interested in integrating AI into their work
âą Organizations exploring AI tools and technologies
âą Consumers seeking to better understand their privacy rights
âą Anyone interested in the legal implications of AI in QuebecNo 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:
â A clearer understanding of current legal requirements
â Practical guidance for identifying AI-related risks
â Greater confidence in navigating this evolving landscape
đ Online Live Webinar, presented in English.
đČ FreePre-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 havenât 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.
3 attendees
Registering Your Business
·OnlineOnlineEnglish will follow
Pour participer, vous devez vous inscrire Ă lâavance en utilisant ce lien.
Confirmer votre prĂ©sence sur Meetup ne vous donnera pas accĂšs Ă cet atelier.Quels sont les avantages dâimmatriculer votre entreprise? Quelles sont les exigences pour le faire au QuĂ©bec?
Nous vous montrerons, étape par étape, comment immatriculer votre entreprise auprÚs du gouvernement du Québec, en vous fournissant un cadre légal pour vous accompagner tout au long du processus.
Vous en apprendrez Ă©galement davantage sur les bĂ©nĂ©fices dâimmatriculer votre entreprise ainsi que sur les diffĂ©rentes structures juridiques, afin de dĂ©terminer celle qui convient le mieux Ă votre projet.ConfĂ©renciĂšre : Fei Huang | Agente dâinformation juridique
Une inscription préalable est requise.
PrĂ©sentation en anglais.Pour participer, vous devez vous inscrire Ă lâavance en utilisant ce lien.
Confirmer votre présence via Meetup ne vous donnera pas accÚs 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 dĂ©but de lâatelier. Si vous ne voyez pas ce courriel une heure avant le dĂ©but, veuillez vĂ©rifier votre dossier de courriers indĂ©sirables.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 donât see the email one hour before the start time, please check your Spam or Junk folder.
2 attendees
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