Youth Employment Services (Montreal)

Name

Youth Employment Services (Montreal)

Legal name

Youth Employment Services

Website

https://yesmontreal.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Services (611), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Supported Employment & Job Coaching (EDAKANAE)

Keywords

• Employment counselling services
• Entrepreneurship coaching
• Career mentorship programs
• Workforce development
• Job search support

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Grants: YES receives funding from government sources including the Government of Canada, Government of Quebec, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CEDEC), and the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities to support their employment and entrepreneurship programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners and sponsors support YES programs and events, including companies like Accenture, Aldo, BDO, CIBC, BMO, EY, Futurpreneur, RBC, Scotiabank, TD, SAP Labs Canada, and many others listed on their funders page.
3. Individual Donations: YES accepts individual donations as a registered charity (BN 896568417RR0001), with tax receipts issued for donations of $10 or more. They receive support from donors and speakers.
4. Membership Fees: YES charges a $30 annual membership fee for entrepreneurs and artists accessing coaching, Business Bootcamp, Legal Information Clinics, and Accounting Clinics services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Youth Employment Services (YES) Montreal is a registered charity that provides free employment counselling, entrepreneurship coaching, and artist support services to English-speaking youth and adults across Quebec. Services are delivered through one-on-one coaching sessions, workshops, mentorship programs, specialized clinics, e-learning courses, and a network of regional community partners, supplemented by an online job board connecting job seekers with employers.

Product overview

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship is a charitable organization providing English-language career and business support services across Quebec. The organization operates three core service pillars: Employment Services (job search support, counseling, workshops, and job board), Entrepreneurship Services (business coaching, workshops, and clinics), and Artist Services (coaching for creative professionals). Key programs include Step Up! (a paid 16-week training and work placement program for youth 18-30), French for the Workforce (language courses), Career Mentorship, ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs (women-focused accelerator), and e-Learning courses. Additional offerings include Legal and Accounting Clinics, the Business Real Talk Series, and Regional Entrepreneurship Services delivered through community partners across Quebec. Core services are free with a $30/year membership unlocking coaching, bootcamps, and clinics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Step Up!: A paid employment program for Montreal residents ages 18-30 that combines training, work experience, and one-on-one support to help young adults prepare for the workforce.
• French for the Workforce
• Career Mentorship Program
• ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs

Products and services

• Employment Counselling Services Free one-on-one employment counselling, job search assistance, resume development, interview preparation, and career transition support provided to English-speaking job seekers across Quebec.
• Entrepreneurship Coaching Business coaching and mentorship support for English-speaking entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners in Quebec, including guidance on business planning, growth strategies, and operational challenges.
• Artist Support Services Tailored business and professional development support for English-speaking artists in Quebec, including skills training and resources to help creative professionals build sustainable practices.
• Step Up! Program A youth-focused employment readiness program designed to help young English-speaking Quebecers prepare for and transition into the workforce.
• French for the Workforce Workplace French language training program designed to help English-speaking Quebecers develop the French language skills needed for employment and advancement in the Quebec labour market.
• Career Mentorship Program Mentorship pairing program that connects English-speaking job seekers and youth with experienced professionals who provide career guidance, industry insights, and networking support.
• ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Targeted program providing mentorship, networking, and business development support specifically for English-speaking women entrepreneurs in Quebec.
• Legal Information Clinics Clinic-format sessions providing English-speaking entrepreneurs in Quebec with access to legal information and guidance relevant to starting and operating a business.
• Accounting Clinics Clinic-format sessions providing English-speaking entrepreneurs in Quebec with access to accounting information and financial guidance relevant to starting and operating a business.
• Business Real Talk Series Workshop series providing English-speaking entrepreneurs in Quebec with practical, real-world business insights and peer learning opportunities.
• Online Job Board Free online job board that connects English-speaking job seekers in Quebec with employment opportunities posted by employers.
• e-Learning Courses Online courses delivered through an e-learning platform, providing English-speaking Quebecers with accessible skills training in employment, entrepreneurship, and artist development topics.
• Regional Entrepreneurship Services Entrepreneurship coaching and support delivered through YES Montreal's regional community partner network across Quebec, extending service reach beyond the Montreal head office.
• Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists Conference A conference dedicated to equipping English-speaking artists in Quebec with the business skills needed to professionalize and sustain their creative practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ entrepreneurs supported annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• YSpacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for the ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program, supporting women entrepreneurs in Quebec.
• SAP Labs CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program, aligning with SAP's focus on equity, diversity and inclusion in Quebec's entrepreneurial landscape.
• Narose Chartered Professional AccountantssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional accounting firm providing free monthly Accounting Clinics for entrepreneurs through YES.
• CASA (Committee for Anglophone Social Action)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner in Gaspé (New Carlisle, New Richmond) providing in-person business coaching and workshops for English-speaking community.
• NSCA (North Shore Community Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Côte-Nord (Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles) delivering in-person entrepreneurship services.
• Townshippers' AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Eastern Townships (Sherbrooke, Lac Brome/Knowlton) providing entrepreneurship support services.
• VEQ (Voice of English-speaking Quebec)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City) offering entrepreneurship and career services.
• RAWQ (Regional Association of West Quebecers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Outaouais region (Gatineau/Aylmer) delivering entrepreneurship services.
• Neighbours Regional Association of Rouyn-NorandacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Abitibi-Témiscamingue providing entrepreneurship support services.
• CDC Pont ViausupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner in Laval for delivering in-person entrepreneurship services.
• FuturpreneurmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for youth entrepreneurship support and startup financing.
• PME MTLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development organization partner supporting Montreal entrepreneurs.
• McGill UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting entrepreneurship and employment programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PME MTL: Montreal economic development organization providing free business coaching, funding guidance, and growth services to local entrepreneurs. PME MTL is a named strategic partner of YES and serves a substantially overlapping Montreal entrepreneur segment.
• YSpace (York University): York University-affiliated innovation hub offering pre-accelerator programs, coaching, and pitch competitions for entrepreneurs. YSpace is a named strategic partner on YES's ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program and runs a directly comparable entrepreneur-support model.
• Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE): Network of Quebec youth employment centers providing career counselling, employability programs, and entrepreneurship support to youth across the province. Direct peer to YES on the youth employment and career-readiness mission, with overlap on Step Up!-style training programs.
• Futurpreneur Canada: National nonprofit providing financing, mentorship, and business resources to young entrepreneurs aged 18–39. YES is listed as a strategic partner of Futurpreneur, and both serve overlapping entrepreneur segments with complementary coaching and capital offerings.
• La Relance Jeunes et Nouveaux Arrivants: Montreal-based nonprofit supporting youth and newcomers with employment integration, French-language training, and entrepreneurship support. Highly comparable to YES on the youth/immigrant employment-coaching value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Centraide / United Way Greater Montreal: Large-scale community funder and social-services coordinator in Greater Montreal. Comparable as a Quebec social-services anchor that co-funds and co-delivers programs in the same community-impact space as YES, though with a much broader mission.
• BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada): Canada's national business development bank offering financing, advisory, and entrepreneurship support across all provinces. Operates at a much larger scale and broader scope than YES, with overlapping entrepreneur-coaching services for Quebec SMEs.

Others

• YES Alumni / 30 Faces of YES community: While not a peer company, the 30 Faces of YES alumni network functions as an adjacent community/marketing platform showcasing YES outcomes; useful as a soft comparable for community-driven mission-marketing approaches used by similar charities.

Regional players

• Maison de l'entrepreneuriat de Montréal: Montreal entrepreneur support hub offering coaching, workshops, and connection services to local startups and SMBs. Comparable in entrepreneur-coaching focus and Quebec regional context, with mission overlap on startup support.

Emerging players

• District 3 (D3): Montreal-based startup incubator/accelerator at Concordia University offering coaching, mentorship, and pre-accelerator programs to early-stage entrepreneurs. Overlaps with YES's Business Bootcamp and ELLEvate entrepreneur-development offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yesmontreal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YESMontreal
• Facebookfacebook.com/yes.montreal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yes-montreal-youth-employment-services-
• Instagraminstagram.com/yesmontreal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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