YES December/January Newsletter 2014-01-07
The YES December/January Newsletter comes packed with information including our 2013-2014 Direct Mail Campaign, the Winter/Spring 2014 Program Book, the release of the report "Building Youth Resiliency and Community Vitality within Montreal’s English Language Population", the YES Client of the Month and more!
The YES December/January Newsletter comes packed with information including our 2013-2014 Direct Mail Campaign, the Winter/Spring 2014 Program Book, the release of the report "Building Youth Resiliency and Community Vitality within Montreal’s English Language Population", the YES Client of the Month and more!
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In this issue: YES Direct Mail Campaign Report on mental health issues faced by job seekers Winter/Spring 2014 Program Book Client of the Month: Monica Rodriguez Video: Use the holidays to find a job Did you know? January Workshops |
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YES 2013/2014 DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGN | |||
YES RELEASES REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FACED BY JOB SEEKERS | |||
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According to a new report commissioned by YES Montreal and funded by the CHSSN (Community Health and Social Services Network), prolonged unemployment creates depression, stress and low self esteem, which can be reversed in most cases with proper support. The report, entitled “Building Youth Resiliency and Community Vitality within Montreal’s English Language Population” details the challenges faced by youth entering the job market, the specific challenges of Quebec’s English-speaking minority, and recommendations from YES Montreal based on its own experience in providing front-line services to English-speaking youth. Global Montreal ran a segment on the news with some distressing results as revealed in the study. In 2009, YES Montreal launched small group sessions for clients experiencing psychological distress, which addresses transition-related socio-emotional challenges through a peer-to-peer format. The sessions have proven to help our clients to move forward in the employment process, resulting in a significantly greater success rate in securing employment. |
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“We think our approach is working,” said Ms. Unger. “We hope this report will move the governments and agencies working in mental health, youth and employment to work together to develop preventative measures that would result in long-term benefits to the individuals and ultimately, the economy and health care system." To view the full report, click here. |
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YES WINTER/SPRING 2014 PROGRAM BOOK | |||
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CLIENT OF THE MONTH: MONICA RODRIGUEZ | |||
Monica Rodriguez graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies and worked as a Teaching Assistant for two years at McGill University. After graduating, she participated in CIDA’s International Youth Internship Program working in Peru for six months before getting offered a five-month contract as a Junior Consultant. After finishing her contract and finding it difficult to find a job in the nonprofit sector, she approached YES seeking guidance with the next chapter in her career. Once taking advantage of the Jump Start Your Job Search Information session, Monica had the opportunity to work closely with Annalise Iten (Director of YES’ Job Search Program). “Through Annalise’s guidance and encouragement, I have been able to build a job search strategy, create a strong résumé and strengthen my interview skills”, Monica affirms. “Every time I walk out of Annalise’s office, I have a renewed sense of determination and enthusiasm to continue applying.” In addition, she has also taken advantage of other workshops by enrolling in the ‘French for Job Seekers’ classes offered at YES to strengthen her valuable communication skills. With these new skills in hand, Monica continues to actively search for career opportunities in the international development field. She is also seeking opportunities in international organizations or companies that work in Latin America. |
YES IN THE NEWS: HOW TO LAND A JOB DURING THE HOLIDAYS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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As part of an ongoing segment on Global Montreal's Morning Show, YES' Executive Director, Iris Unger, discusses job search facts and tips with host Richard Dagenais.
In this segment, Ms Unger explains key strategies to help you find a job during the holidays. Watch the video here. For more YES videos, subscribe to YES's Youtube channel by clicking here. |
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For information and updates, visit our website at www.yesmontreal.ca | ||||||||||||||||||||
JANUARY WORKSHOPS (Please note our offices are closed beginning Friday, December 20 and will re-open Monday, January 6) |
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MEDIA PARTNERS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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