Last Friday, we had the pleasure of organizing a partner day at C\u00e9gep \u00c9douard-Montpetit. Two of our school programs, “A World of Choices” and “Be Entrepreneur”, were presented. <\/span>Students had the opportunity to improve their business and entrepreneurial skills by preparing and delivering a pitch in front of a jury composed of mentors, in a format inspired by the show “Dragons’ Den”! \ud83d\udc09<\/span><\/p>\n We would like to express our deep gratitude to our speakers, Billy Taing<\/a><\/strong> from IAIAO<\/a> <\/strong>and Im\u00e8ne Menouar<\/a><\/strong>, Collection Agent at the Canada Revenue Agency<\/a><\/strong>, for their valuable contribution to this event. A big thank you also goes to Alina Mrut<\/a><\/strong>, Commercial Financial Partner at BMO<\/a><\/strong>, and Rolex Taing<\/a><\/strong>, DevOps Engineer at Desjardins<\/a><\/strong>, for serving on the jury. Your dedication and support are invaluable! A huge THANK YOU \ud83d\ude4c<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”11924,11921,11929,11927,11926,11923,11925,11922,11928,11920″ img_size=”medium” speed=”9000″ autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” hide_prev_next_buttons=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1709671880466{margin-top: 95px !important;margin-left: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1709671940776{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Immersive day in the world of specialized trades and technology at Coll\u00e8ge La Cit\u00e9 – February 22, 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n On February 22nd, we had the honor of co-organizing a summit in partnership with CICan<\/a> <\/strong>(Colleges and Institutes Canada), JA Ottawa, as well as RBC<\/a><\/strong>. This collaboration enabled us to welcome 59 students from 9th and 10th grade at Coll\u00e8ge La Cit\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> for an immersive day in the world of specialized trades and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfaf The objective?<\/strong> To introduce them to the exciting careers that await them in the field of technology and specialized trades.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcbc On the Agenda<\/strong>: Under the theme “Trades and Technologies – a world of choices,” students had the opportunity to explore various careers with passionate professionals. Additionally, they were able to visit laboratories and facilities to familiarize themselves with the working environment in these fields.<\/span><\/p>\n Stay tuned for more exciting initiatives aimed at inspiring and preparing the next generation of talent in trades and technologies! \ud83d\udca1<\/span><\/p>\n JA Quebec Christmas market – December 12, 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A big thank you to everyone who came to support our student companies during the JA Quebec Christmas market! We want to especially thank our young entrepreneurs for their involvement as well as their mentors, their teachers, our dedicated volunteers, our financial partners and Coll\u00e8ge Jean-de-Br\u00e9beuf! We are proud to announce a global sales revenue of\u00a0$<\/strong>5 786.50<\/strong>.\u00a0The\u00a0Projet Mercure<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Student Company won the prize for the best kiosk at the Christmas market!\u00a0Art and Myst<\/strong>, along with\u00a0Prestige<\/strong>, are all tied for second place. The prize for the best kiosk at the Christmas market was awarded based on the quality of the sales pitch, product, and kiosk decoration. The company\u00a0Projet Mercure\u00a0<\/strong>wins the competition for the most sales with a revenue of $2640<\/span>. Furthermore, the\u00a0Projet Mercure<\/strong> company has the best sales by quantity with a total of 48 units sold. Congratulations to all the teams and thank you all for your participation!\u00a0Thanks to the\u00a0Quebec CPA Order<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(l\u2019ordre des comptables professionnels agr\u00e9\u00e9s du Qu\u00e9bec) for conducting an interactive workshop and an educational Kahoot quiz before the start of the Christmas market.<\/span><\/p>\n Training for Presidents and Vice Presidents of Student Companies at HEC Montr\u00e9al – December 2, 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A big thanks to our dedicated volunteers for their participation in the training day for the presidents and V.P.s in finance, information technology, production, marketing, and human resources of student companies at HEC Montr\u00e9al last Saturday! Thanks to your support, we trained 195 young individuals that day (approximately thirty student companies). In the afternoon, the young participants were able to engage in team-building activities, including delivering sales speeches.<\/span><\/p>\n A special thanks to\u00a0<\/span>Jordan Madore<\/a>, Patrick Ghazal<\/a>, Nyrlande Marcellus<\/a>, Nicolas Dostie<\/a>, Gabryel Duck<\/a>, <\/strong>Chemali Gassan, Fran\u00e7ois B\u00e9langer, Nacer Zhara, <\/span>M\u2019Hamed Mobarki<\/a>, LongJing Chu<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Joanne Ly<\/a><\/strong>, Claire Keller<\/a>, <\/strong>Maelle Michelet<\/a><\/strong>, <\/strong>and <\/span>Caroline Schnoering<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8qoHjjd-AYE” css=”.vc_custom_1709153198116{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-left: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1700515619226{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1704739294310{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Partner Day at La Voie School – November 17, 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This Friday, November 17, 2023, we delivered our programs ‘Economics for Success’ <\/strong>and ‘A World of Choices’<\/strong> to eight high school classes at La Voie School. 240 students <\/strong>received our educational programs with the assistance of our volunteers. The success of this day would not have been possible without the generous support of our partner, EY<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this day a resounding success:\u00a0Alain Ghobril<\/a>, Cl\u00e9ment Thibaudier<\/a>, Rachel Simmons<\/a>, Christophe Thibodeau<\/a>, Steven Arsan<\/a>, Maelle Michelet<\/a>, Joanne Ly<\/a>, Pascale Attendu<\/a><\/strong> and Sharis\u00a0Malians<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Cap Campus – Dragons’ Den Workshop – July 27, 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udce3 Cap campus<\/a><\/strong> brings together the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al community to offer high school and cegep students a unique experience that enlightens them about academic and career perspectives, encouraging them to surpass themselves. This event offers conferences, workshops, mentoring, campus tours, and networking activities, allowing each individual to find their path and become a key player in society.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f On July 27th, JA Qu\u00e9bec is organizing the Dragons’ Den workshop, a program that introduces young people to the world of entrepreneurship. Participants will have the opportunity to prepare sales pitches to present their innovative and original projects to a panel of expert judges. Nicolas Dostie<\/a><\/strong> (Alumni JA Qu\u00e9bec and former president of the student company Arri\u00e8re-Saison) will have the honor of giving a speech during this event. This interactive and enriching experience will allow them to concretely explore the world of entrepreneurship and benefit from the wise advice of the judges to develop their entrepreneurial skills. <\/span>Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to practice in front of seasoned professionals and discover the potential of entrepreneurship. Join us for this stimulating and inspiring day! Click here to learn more<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”10055,10054,10053,10052,10051,10050,10049″ img_size=”medium” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1709153208990{margin-top: 125px !important;margin-left: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1686587243831{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1690315990501{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n The Diversity Olympics at Patro de Charlesbourg<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n On July 19th, JA Qu\u00e9bec hosted the program\u00a0\u2018Stronger Together: Diversity in Action\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0for over\u00a0675 young individuals at the Patro de Charlesbourg!<\/strong> \ud83c\udf89 Young people aged from 7 to 15 had the opportunity to experience an unforgettable day filled with fun and inspiring activities, emphasizing healthy competition, communication, and, most importantly, collaboration.\u00a0<\/span>We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you, the fifteen exceptional volunteers, who made this day possible.<\/span>\u00a0Lamiae Tidaf<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Elise Perreault<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Djibrim Gourouza<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Marie-Jos\u00e9e Chabot<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Annie Bois<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<\/span>The National Bank of Canada<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>Marie-Claude Dube<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Simon Normand<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Fran\u00e7ois Valois<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<\/span>Bentley Systems<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Yves Moreau<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Chlo\u00e9 Baussant<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Nancy Laneuville<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0St\u00e9phane Poitiers, Jos\u00e9e St-Onge, Andr\u00e9anne Thivierge, St\u00e9phane Dupont, Gaetan Houde, Adriana Ramirez Razo, and<\/span>\u00a0Genevi\u00e8ve Gagn\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>. 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JA Quebec has succeeded in promoting this cause by joining hands with Accueil aux Immigrants de l\u2019Est de Montr\u00e9al (AIEM)<\/strong><\/a>, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help the socio-economic integration of immigrants and visible minorities, enabling them to grow into independent citizens of their new community. We are participating in Youth Toward Employment, a provincially funded program that facilitates the professional integration of young people in the Montreal area. In a nutshell, this great program is open to newcomers ages 15 to 30, offering them 15 weeks of paid training and a 5-week paid internship. As part of this initiative, every Thursday in June and July, JA Quebec will offer talks and educational programs to the Summer 2023 cohort. I’d like to express my gratitude to<\/span> Allan Alva Lopez<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and<\/span> Ana\u00efs Le-Juez<\/strong><\/a>, employees of National Bank<\/strong><\/a>, for getting this event started this week. The young attendees and the teacher,<\/span> Sherelyng Vanessa Pe\u00f1a<\/strong><\/a>, very much enjoyed the talk by the two speakers, who recounted their educational and professional background with admirable humanity. If you’d like to participate in this excellent and important initiative, please write to<\/span> dberard@jaquebec.org<\/strong><\/a> to reserve your spot today. You can also do this experience as a duo if you want to share it with a colleague!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688071203360{margin-top: 20px !important;}”] Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur <\/strong>law camp (July 10\u201314)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A perfect opportunity for kids ages 10 to 14 to learn about law and everything related to it! \u2696\ufe0fThe law camp, presented by<\/span> Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur<\/strong><\/a>,<\/span> is back this year! The week-long camp will revolve around entrepreneurship, which is all the more reason to attend! Does your teenager want be their own boss when they’re older? Do they have brilliant ideas and a passion for starting a business? Or maybe they just want to make new friends? With games, surprise guests and even a virtual visit to the Supreme Court of Canada, we’re sure they won’t regret this action-packed adventure. The cost? We simply ask for a donation in the amount of your choosing. All donations will to go to JA Quebec.<\/span><\/p>\n Date: July 10\u201314, 2023<\/span> Complete the registration form today!<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1709153228686{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-left: 30px !important;}”] 2023 Grand Boucan in Quebec City (May 21, 2023)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n JA Quebec had the opportunity to participate in the “Grand Boucan” in Quebec City. At this community event, we presented activities from our Stronger Together: Diversity in Action program to more than 50 families and 100 kids. This work readiness program teaches kids that together they can go further! We also had the opportunity to meet Mr.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Pierre Paul-Hus<\/a><\/strong>, MP Charlesbourg\u2014Haute-Saint-Charles, with whom we spoke about the importance of our entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness programs. With a long background in the business world, he readily understood the importance of instilling this passion in future adults! Thank you to the Patro de Charlesbourg community centre for giving us this wonderful opportunity!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”9633,9634,9635,9637,9632,9636″ img_size=”medium” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1709153234231{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-left: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1686587243831{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687208262705{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Partner Day at Joseph-Fran\u00e7ois Perreault school (May 18, 2023)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n On Thursday, May 18, JA Quebec<\/strong><\/a> was at Joseph-Fran\u00e7ois Perreault secondary school for a Partner Day, delivering the Economics for Success program to all Secondary 2 students. 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