As a not-for-profit charitable organization, YES enriches the community by providing English-language support services to help Quebecers find employment and start businesses. YES is a one-stop, English language job search, entrepreneurship and artist service provider in Quebec, providing support to over 3600 Quebecers annually. Your participation in this event will help us provide the career counselling, workshops and research resources that will help a YES client become economically self-sufficient and remain in Quebec. YES makes the difference between failure and success. Not only does the client win, but with your contribution, you are actively participating in strengthening the economy in which you live. It is only through your support that YES can help the thousands of people who walk through our doors every year achieve their career hopes and dreams.

ABOUT YES' PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

JOB SEARCH PROGRAM: YES’ professional employment counsellors facilitate over 4500 individual counselling sessions and 260 workshops, boasting an impressive 86% success rate this past year.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM: YES’ Entrepreneurship Program offers business owners at all stages of development, day and evening workshops, mentoring, business coaching, legal and accounting clinics, networking events and an annual conference. Over 1400 entrepreneurs attended our workshops and over 1000 met with our coaches last year alone.

ARTIST PROGRAM: YES’ Artists’ Program offers workshops designed to help artists of all disciplines develop the skills and strategies to turn their artistic passion into an economically viable profession. Last year, over 500 local artists participated in our workshops, and our dedicated artist's coach conducted over 330 one-on-one sessions with artists.

In this past year alone, YES hosted seven conferences and events including the first ever YES Arts Expo, the 13th Annual Entrepreneurship Conference and the 10th Annual Artists' Conference.  YES started in 1995 as a vehicle to stem the flow of young people from Quebec and in the past fifteen years, has helped over 35,000 Quebecers through its various programs. The number of clients served annually has increased from 120 in 1996-1997, to over 3,600 in 2008-2009, while client visits have increased to over 12,000 per year.  YES is heralded for its professionalism, long-standing record of measurable success and the exceptional service it provides the community almost entirely free of charge.

For more information, visit our website at www.yesmontreal.com


PAST TUNE IN TO YES EVENTS

TUNE IN TO YES
Lorraine Klaasen, the eclectic and exuberant South African singer headlined the premier of TUNE  IN TO YES, a fundraising event in support of YES Montreal, held on May 29, 2007 at the Corona Theatre. Hosted by Andy Nulman – co-founder of the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, and President and CMO of Airborne Mobile – this evening of musical and comedic variety which also included a silent auction, door prizes and many other surprises throughout the night, catered to a broad audience. Klaasen, and other Montreal-based performers, donated their time to raise funds for YES Montreal, making the event an overwhelming success.
TUNE IN TO YES news release


TUNE IN TO YES²
TUNE IN TO YES² was highlighted by the triumphant return of the internationally renowned South African singer, Lorraine Klaasen. The event took place on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Club Soda to an audience of over 400 attendees.  Klaasen dazzled the audience with her electrifying performance of selections from her new recording Africa Calling, a record full of infectious grooves and melodies. Along with Klaasen, Montreal’s R&B Sensation SueSoul showcased their talents  raising awareness and funds for YES Montreal, surpassing our expectations once again.
TUNE IN TO YES² news release
 

TUNE IN TO YES³ news release