
About us
Unemployed or working part-time and seeking full-time work? New to Quebec or Montreal? Like anything else, getting started is half the battle.
At YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, we understand that everyone is unique with equally unique job search needs. Because of that, our approach to helping you become employed is also unique. We offer free personalized job search and career services for individuals up to 35 years old to help you jump-start your career.
Find out more about our other services, including:
- Employment Counselling
- Career & Professional Development Workshops & Events
- Cover Letter & CV Help & Translation Services
- French for the Workforce language courses
- Job Search advice
- Drop Ins for Job Seekers
- Paid work experience program, Youth on the Rise
And more!
All of our workshops are delivered in English and are designed specifically for residents of Quebec. Unfortunately, we are only able to accept participants from within the province of Quebec.
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Upcoming events
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Interview Essentials: Clear. Confident. Prepared.
·OnlineOnlineIn order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.Navigating job interviews can be challenging, no matter your experience level. The pressure to make a lasting impression on a potential employer can feel nerve-wracking, especially when competition is fierce. However, with the right preparation and mindset, you can confidently turn interviews into opportunities to shine and land the job you want.
We will look at the STAR method, a proven technique for answering both behavioral and competency-based interview questions in a structured, focused way that highlights your competencies across technical, hard, and soft skills, while bringing real examples of your strengths and problem-solving abilities to life.
This 90-minute session is designed to equip you with essential strategies to help you prepare effectively, speak directly to the job description and company needs, and articulate your experience, skills, and accomplishments with clarity and relevance.
Whether you’re preparing for your first interview, transitioning into a new field, or seeking advancement in your career, this session will help you:
· Be prepared and focused
· Learn to clearly and effectively share your professional achievements
· Increase confidence by harnessing the STAR method
· Immediately highlight success and value
· Make a strong and lasting impression on potential employers.This workshop is not just about answering questions—it’s about building your confidence, presenting yourself authentically, and showcasing the value you bring to any role.
Register now and take the next step toward interview success!
This session will wrap up with a 30-minute Q&A and an opportunity to book a one-on-one appointment with an Employment Counsellor. (Limited spots available!)
This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar and is presented in English.
In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.Once you have registered, you will receive an email with our office location.
Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email.2 attendees
Know Your Rights: Understand the Charter, Navigate Work Clearly
·OnlineOnlinePour assister à cet atelier, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien.
Le fait de confirmer votre présence sur meetup.com ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.📢 Apprenez à reconnaître vos droits au travail — gratuitement
🧭 À propos de cet atelier
Vous vous demandez si une situation au travail est injuste — sans savoir quoi faire?
Cet atelier gratuit vous propose une introduction claire à la Charte des droits et libertés de la personne du Québec et à son application concrète en emploi.👉 Exemples concrets
👉 Reconnaître la discrimination
👉 Outils pour réagir
👉 Ressources de soutienObjectif : mieux comprendre vos droits et agir avec confiance.
👥 Pour qui
Chercheur·euse·s d’emploi
Employé·e·s
Toute personne souhaitant mieux comprendre ses droits🎤 Conférencière
Fei Huang — agente d’information juridique🗓️ Détails
💲 Gratuit
💻 En ligne (webinaire en direct)
🗣️ Présenté en anglais
✅ Inscription obligatoire
📩 Informations importantes
Une fois inscrit·e, vous recevrez un courriel avec les instructions de connexion.
Si vous ne l’avez pas reçu une heure avant l’atelier, veuillez vérifier vos courriels indésirables.Pour assister à cet atelier, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien.
Le fait de confirmer votre présence sur meetup.com ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.*****
In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.📢 Learn How to Recognize Your Rights at Work — Free
🧭 About this event
Not sure if something at work is unfair — and what to do about it?
This free workshop introduces the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms and how it applies in real workplace situations.👉 Real-life examples
👉 Recognize discrimination
👉 Tools to respond
👉 Where to get supportGoal: help you understand your rights and navigate work with confidence.
👥 Who should attend
Job seekers
Employees
Anyone wanting to better understand workplace rights🎤 Speaker
Fei Huang — Legal Information Officer🗓️ Event details
💲 Free
💻 Online (live webinar)
🗣️ Presented in English
✅ Registration required
📩 Important info
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with login instructions.
If you haven’t received it one hour before the session, please check your spam/junk folder.In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.1 attendee
Career & Self-Assessment: Know Yourself to Develop Yourself
·OnlineOnlineIn order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW
Avant de pouvoir vous présenter avec confiance auprès des employeurs, vous devez d’abord bien vous connaître. Cet atelier vous aidera à développer une meilleure conscience de vous-même en explorant vos forces, vos intérêts, vos valeurs et vos traits de personnalité — des éléments clés qui influencent non seulement votre recherche d’emploi, mais aussi votre satisfaction et votre réussite au travail.
Bien que les exercices d’autoévaluation ne vous donnent pas de réponses toutes faites ni de prédictions claires sur ce que vous « devriez » faire, ils constituent un excellent point de départ. Ces outils vous aident à identifier des tendances, à réfléchir à ce qui vous motive et vous stimule, et à acquérir la clarté nécessaire pour prendre des décisions professionnelles confiantes et réfléchies. Ils peuvent également mettre en lumière les domaines dans lesquels vous pourriez souhaiter développer de nouvelles compétences, évoluer ou explorer davantage — afin de vous permettre de franchir des étapes stratégiques dans votre parcours professionnel.
Mieux comprendre qui vous êtes et ce que vous avez à offrir vous permet de vous exprimer avec assurance lors des entrevues, de rédiger des candidatures plus solides et de faire des choix de carrière éclairés. La connaissance de soi vous donne aussi les mots justes pour communiquer votre valeur d’une manière qui résonne auprès des employeurs et qui s’aligne sur des opportunités qui comptent vraiment pour vous.
Lors de cette séance de 90 minutes, vous allez :
• Compléter un (ou deux) exercices d’autoévaluation guidés
• Explorer comment vos compétences, vos intérêts et vos valeurs influencent votre trajectoire de carrière
• Apprendre à utiliser des outils tels que les arbres décisionnels, les entrevues d’information et le service de counseling en emploiLa séance se terminera par une période de questions de 30 minutes et la possibilité de prendre un rendez-vous individuel avec un·e conseiller·ère en emploi. (Places limitées!)
Cet atelier est offert en ligne sous forme de webinaire en direct.
Cet atelier est présenté en anglais.
L’inscription préalable est requise.Before you can confidently market yourself to employers, you need to truly understand yourself. This session is designed to help you build self-awareness around your strengths, interests, values, and personality traits—key elements that impact not only how you show up in the job search, but also your satisfaction and success at work.
While self-assessment exercises won’t provide a crystal-clear answer or predictions about what you should do, they are a powerful starting point. These tools help you identify patterns, reflect on what motivates and energizes you, and build the clarity needed to make confident, intentional career decisions. They can also highlight areas where you may want to upskill, grow, or explore further—helping you take more strategic next steps in your job search or career journey.
Understanding who you are and what you bring to the table allows you to speak with clarity and confidence during interviews, build stronger applications, and make informed decisions about your next steps. Self-knowledge also gives you the language to communicate your value in a way that resonates with employers and aligns with meaningful opportunities.
In this 90-minute session, you will:
• Complete one (or two) guided self-assessments
• Explore how your skills, interests, and values influence your career path
• Learn to use tools like decision trees, informational interviews, and employment counsellingThis session will wrap up with a 30-minute Q&A and an opportunity to book a one-on-one appointment with an Employment Counsellor. (Limited spots available!)
This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
This workshop is available in English.Pre-registration is required.
In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions one hour before the start time of the workshop.
2 attendees
CV Essentials: Write It Right, Right Now!
·OnlineOnlineIn order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.ENGLISH FOLLOWS
Votre CV joue un rôle crucial dans tout processus de candidature. Il s’agit souvent de votre première occasion de faire bonne impression auprès des employeurs potentiels, et il peut déterminer si vous serez convoqué·e à une entrevue.
Dans le marché du travail concurrentiel d’aujourd’hui, il est essentiel de trouver le bon équilibre entre contenu, structure et expérience pour vous démarquer des autres candidat·e·s.
Si vous souhaitez créer un CV qui met non seulement en valeur vos compétences et réalisations uniques, mais qui interpelle aussi les recruteurs, cette séance vous fournira des conseils pratiques sur la mise en forme, la structure, l’adaptation de votre CV à des postes précis, la mise en évidence de vos accomplissements et l’utilisation stratégique de mots-clés en lien avec les tendances du secteur.
Ne manquez pas cette occasion d’améliorer votre stratégie de recherche d’emploi et de gagner en confiance. Participez à cette séance pour découvrir les clés d’un CV efficace qui ouvre la porte à de nouvelles opportunités professionnelles.
La séance se terminera par une période de questions de 30 minutes, ainsi qu’une occasion de prendre un rendez-vous individuel avec un·e conseiller·ère en emploi. (Places limitées !)
Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et faites le premier pas vers un CV plus fort et plus percutant.
Cet atelier est offert en ligne, sous forme de webinaire en direct.
L’atelier est offert en anglais.
La préinscription est obligatoire.*****
Your CV plays a pivotal role in any job application process. It’s often your first opportunity to make a strong impression on potential employers and can determine whether you advance to the interview stage. In today’s competitive job market, achieving the right balance of content, structure, and experience is essential for standing out among other applicants.
If you want to create a CV that not only highlights your distinctive skills and achievements but also resonates with hiring managers, this session we will focus on practical insights into formatting, structuring, tailoring your CV to specific roles, highlighting your accomplishments and strategically using keywords that reflect industry trends.
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your job search game and boost your confidence. Join us to crack the code of creating a CV that opens doors to exciting new opportunities.
This session will wrap up with a 30-minute Q&A and an opportunity to book a one-on-one appointment with an Employment Counsellor. (Limited spots available!)
Register now and take the first step toward building a stronger, smarter CV!
This workshop is available in English and as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Pre-registration is required.
In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions one hour before the start time of the workshop.
1 attendee
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