Best practices to efficiently work from home!
Working from home is slowly starting to take hold in the routine of many professionals. Downtown Montreal is not receiving as many workers as it used to, and working from home is advocated. This drastic change in the daily life of several employees can lead to questions and reflections on how to optimize this time […]
Back to school? LET’S GO!
Am I the only one who remembers having chosen a study program around the end of high school with a big lump of anxiety in my throat? It is pretty crazy to imagine that a teen is ready to choose a career when he or she is only 16 or 17 years old! We don’t […]
Do you manage your money like a pro…or does your money manage you?
Money does not buy happiness, everyone knows that. Except that it does make things easier! It’s strange, but when we are young, no-one really teaches us how to manage our money intelligently. Barring exceptions, it is often something we have to learn by ourselves, by trial and error… and some errors are more stressful than […]
The Carrefour: An ally in your job research!
The current COVID-19 pandemic and the pause we have all been obliged to take has severely upset the job market. It has probably also had an impact on your personal employment situation. Perhaps you were looking for your very first job this summer, but were unable to find one. Perhaps you lost your job due […]
I would have liked to be an artist…ok, but how do I go about it??
Montreal is a city of art and culture, burgeoning with all the creative spirits which inhabit it. Among the arts faculties and departments of the Cegeps and universities and the multitude of cultural activities on every horizon, many young Montrealers also wish to participate in this effervescence and become professional artists. They have something to […]
The Carrefour wants to know how you are getting along!
We are well aware that the period we have been experiencing over the past few months has been extremely stressful! A pandemic is a major and unprecedented event for which no-one was really prepared. It’s already not always easy to be young and during a world-wide crisis it can sometimes be actually terrifying! Being afraid […]
Your CJE, just a phone call away!
At certain times in our lives, we all need a sympathetic ear and some expert advice. At times, life can seem very complicated! If you are between the ages of 15 and 35 years THE “go to” resource for you is the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi!! The Carrefour offers a true goldmine of information and support to […]
Civic engagement, just another buzzword?
You may have heard the term civic engagement being tossed around. It may seem obvious, but what does it actually mean? Is it something anyone can do or is it reserved for the politically savvy? I’m here to let you know more about what we mean by civic engagement and just how you can participate! […]
Summer Squad – 2020
Wondering what to do this summer? Join our Summer Squad and take part in volunteering in downtown Montreal at community organizations. With the current crisis, volunteering and mutual aid are extremely important. Here’s a great way to get involved! Every week, the Summer Squad will have one virtual meeting and one day per week […]
5 Good Reasons to Become a Member in an Organization!
Becoming a member in a non-profit organization is an accessible way to make a difference in your community while developing as a young adult. Here are five good reasons to make the leap! Make an impact in your community By getting involved as a member, you can make a real difference in areas that […]