Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
- Closing date : April 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Youth Employment Services (Yes)
The Community Opportunity Fund (COF) is a funding program led by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship and funded by the Government of Canada to strengthen employment assistance services for Quebec’s English-speaking minority communities (OLMCs). It supports projects that improve job readiness, access to services in a first official language, and connections to employment opportunities. View Youth Employment Services (Yes)'s website for more information.
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About Youth Employment Services (Yes)
What is the mission of Youth Employment Services (Yes)?
YES exists to help English-speaking Quebecers reach their potential through accessible services in employment, entrepreneurship, and the arts. It aims to remove barriers, build skills and confidence, and help people and communities succeed economically.
What type of organization is Youth Employment Services (Yes)?
Youth Employment Services (Yes) is a Non-profit organization.
When was Youth Employment Services (Yes) founded?
Youth Employment Services (Yes) was founded in 1995.
What is Youth Employment Services (Yes)'s official website?
Youth Employment Services (Yes)'s official website is https://yesmontreal.ca/.
What else should I know about Youth Employment Services (Yes)?
Role of YES in the funding ecosystem
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship is a Quebec-based charitable organization that supports job seekers, entrepreneurs, and artists through coaching, workshops, mentoring, and structured programs. Beyond direct service delivery, the site also shows that YES administers external funding support through the Community Opportunity Fund, which is led by YES and supports organizations delivering employment assistance to English-speaking minority communities in Quebec.
Types of support offered
- Employment support: one-on-one counselling, job-search help, workshops, and job-board access.
- Entrepreneurship support: business coaching, practical workshops, networking, and resources for startups and growing businesses.
- Artist support: coaching and strategic guidance for creative careers.
- Project funding: the Community Opportunity Fund provides funding for eligible organizations working on employment assistance activities.
- Wage subsidies and placements: Step Up! provides paid training and subsidized work placements for young adults and employers.
Geographic and audience scope
The organization serves Quebec, with a particular focus on English-speaking communities and official-language minority communities. Its programs reach job seekers, entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, artists, and community organizations across the province, including regional partners outside Montreal.
How the organization funds others
The website provides clear evidence that YES is not only a service provider but also a distributor of financial support. The Community Opportunity Fund awards support to organizations, while Step Up! includes subsidized wages for participating employers and paid training for participants. These elements show an active funding role alongside charitable programming.
History and accountability
YES states that it has been helping Quebecers since 1995 and that it operates as a charitable, community-driven organization. Annual reports and sponsor pages emphasize accountability, donor support, and ongoing program delivery.