About

Start of activities at CJE Montréal Centre-Ville

The CJEMCV officially launched its activities on July 3, 2001, with offices on Sainte-Catherine Street West, in the heart of downtown Montréal. It was the 97th Carrefour jeunesse-emploi to be established in Québec.

Implementation of the Projet Arts de la scène (PAS) – Career Management

As part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Strategy, the CJEMCV carried out the Performing Arts Project (PAS). Based on an individualized approach, this program focused on two main areas: the artist (employability) and the artistic project (entrepreneurship).

Over a 30-week period, participants were guided, supported, and mentored by a team of professionals from the field and career management experts. They structured their careers by developing and implementing an action plan, an artistic project, a communication plan, and a financing plan. Each participant completed an artistic project and an internship in a professional setting.

The PAS successfully supported 10 artistic entrepreneurs, including Alexandra Landé Retrospect, Mâle Femelle, Le Trunk Collectif, and John Daganko.

Implementation of the Relève à l’Avant-scène Project

This structuring networking activity connected emerging performing artists with presenters from the Quartier des Spectacles (Place des Arts, Festival Franco, Jazz Festival, FTA). Showcasing 6 excerpts from performances selected out of more than one hundred submissions, this talent showcase facilitated the sharing of information on marketing in the performing arts sector, through a roundtable featuring recognized experts in artistic presentation and distribution.

More than 300 people attended the event at the Monument-National on June 18, 2007—including 150 emerging artists and about 30 presenters. The project highlighted the work of Nabila Ben Youssef – Productions Pas de Panique – and Lucie Carmen Grégoire.

Implementation of the Projet Arts et culture (PAC) – Career Management

Following the success of the PAS, the Arts and Culture Project (PAC) – Career Management expanded to the entire sector and targeted a broader clientele interested in gaining work experience in the cultural field. Carried out between September 2009 and March 2010, the PAC was also a success: 88% of participants launched their own business, and 66% secured funding.

The project showcased Pachuco, the Ivanov-Stoeva duo, Chloé Poirier Sauvé, Sarah Linhares, and Victor Trelles Turgeon.

Brise-Glace Event, in collaboration with Place des Arts and the Fonds régional d’investissement jeunesse (FRIJ)

Brise-Glace was a project that, from September 2010 to April 2011, supported 55 young artists from all disciplines in developing their artistic entrepreneurship. The project culminated in an interdisciplinary event on February 3 and 4, 2011, at the Espace George-Émile-Lapalme at Place des Arts, where 17 artistic proposals experienced professional presentation and dissemination.

The event showcased Mamselle Ruiz, Baladofiction LA45, La Tête de pioche, Human Playground, Les Néos, Collectif Chantier Entraînement Danny Boudreau, Les Gerry’s, Trio Williams, Mad’moizele Giraf, and Ariel et les va-nu-pieds.

Implementation of the Projet Arts et culture (PAC) – Career Management

The second edition of the Arts and Culture Project (PAC) took place between March 5 and August 10, 2012. PAC II built on the expertise developed by the CJEMCV over the past 10 years. 88% of participants successfully launched their own business.

The project highlighted Coco Méliès, Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, Rosie Contant, Rouskine, Jaco, and Francis Richard.

Ex-Croissance – Entrepreneurial Innovation and Emerging Practices in the Arts

Thanks to a partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Exports (MEIE) and the Institut national de recherche scientifique (INRS), the CJEMCV initiated a study entitled Entrepreneurial Innovations and Emerging Practices in the Arts. Ex-Croissance consisted of a three-stage process: a presentation of the INRS study results with a discussion panel before 150 people at the Cinémathèque; a working session with young artistic entrepreneurs and cultural workers to reflect on and apply the new data; and a large workshop-laboratory event featuring guest speakers and a networking lunch.

In partnership with Culture pour tous, three grants of $1,500 were also awarded to promising artistic entrepreneurs.

Launch of the Roulo-Boulo Pilot Project – The Employment Bus

Roulo-Boulo, the Employment Bus, is a mobile meeting point connecting young job seekers with businesses across the Greater Montréal area. Throughout the summer season, the Employment Bus travels through local streets to promote the social and professional integration of youth aged 16 to 35.

On board, they receive plenty of advice as well as personalized support in their job search. The bus also connects them with employers—either invited guests or those renting the bus as a recruitment platform.

Antisalon de l’emploi – First Edition

The Antisalon de l’emploi is a unique networking event that offers an alternative to traditional job fairs: no booths, résumés, or cover letters—just direct, authentic meetings with motivated talent in a friendly atmosphere. It’s both a new kind of recruitment activity for employers and a unique job-search experience centered on human connection.

Nouvelle Garde (for Artists and Cultural Workers)

The Nouvelle Garde project offers 20 opportunities for recent graduates to gain meaningful first work experience in the employment sector they wish to enter: the arts. The project also aims to equip young people with employability skills tailored to the specific characteristics of the labor market in this sector, while helping them find a balance between paid work and artistic projects.

artch – First Edition

artch supported more than 100 emerging artists in launching their careers through training delivered by specialists, enabling them to become entrepreneurs of their own art. This mentorship program guided them through themes such as copyright, different art markets, project financing, communications, networking, and more.

Noublood – First Edition

Noublood aims to support and strengthen the entrepreneurial skills of young artist-entrepreneurs across Québec. This 10-week introductory journey into artistic and cultural entrepreneurship is built around 20 workshops, offered in a hybrid format—both via videoconference and on-site at our Montréal offices—to reach young people wherever they are.

Relocation and Inauguration of the New Quartier Jeunesse Space

Quartier Jeunesse is a project created to support and guide downtown youth in pursuing their educational projects, professional paths, and/or artistic entrepreneurship. It is a peaceful space designed to help them thrive, both professionally and personally.

Launch of the LABAZ Platform

LABAZ is a modern, accessible, and essential platform for young people seeking professional success and personal fulfillment. Its objectives are to facilitate access to CJE services in a virtual format, create an intuitive and engaging online experience, connect youth with professional opportunities and virtual mentors, and strengthen the visibility and impact of the CJE within the youth community in Québec.

Werk It – 2ELGBTQIA+ Job Fair – First Edition

Werk-it ! : is a must-attend open-house job fair dedicated to promoting inclusion, equal opportunity, and professional development within 2ELGBTQIA+ communities.

Noctambule ; First Edition

Noctambule is a 10-week professional support program dedicated to emerging artists and cultural workers from underground practices and/or nightlife culture.;