Workshops

Inspire Workshop - Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship

How to Create an Attractive LinkedIn Profile and Prepare for an Interview

🚀 Boost Your Career with the Inspire Foundation’s LinkedIn Workshop! 🚀

📆 Save the Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST 🕚

🌟 Join us for an enriching virtual workshop with our expert: Grace Amovin and Prévost Jantchou from the Inspire Foundation as moderator.
📈 “How to Create an Attractive LinkedIn Profile and Prepare for an Interview”
– Discover the secrets to a standout LinkedIn profile and strategies to impress during your interviews.

🔗 Register now 👉 fondationinspire.org/activities

👥 Whether you’re a student, job seeker, in career transition, or simply looking for advice to enhance your online professional presence, this workshop is for you!

💡 Learn to:

Optimize your profile to attract the right opportunities

Network effectively on LinkedIn

Master the art of the interview to make a lasting impression

🔴 Don’t miss this LIVE and interactive session. Limited spots available for a high-quality experience!

Inspire Workshop October 28, 2023 - Medical School Admission in Quebec: Is Your Checklist Ready?

Inspire Workshop October 28, 2023: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Location: Virtual format via Zoom

The Inspire Foundation is organizing a special workshop to help young people aspiring to pursue a career in medicine in Quebec. Whether you plan to apply this year or next, the question is simple:
Medical School Admission in Quebec: Is Your Checklist Ready?
We will provide you with tools and resources to enhance your application.

  • Who: Young people who wish to pursue medical studies in Quebec
  • When: October 28, 2023, 11:00 AM Montreal time
    Where: Virtual via Zoom
  • What: The Inspire Foundation in partnership with the Black Medical Students Association of the University of Montreal!
  • How: Please register at the date and time that works best for you.
  • Why: Because … helping is what we do best…

https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZApdu…
After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to join the meeting.

Inspire Workshop May 20, 2023 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Discover the Secrets to Winning Scholarships and Awards!

Inspire workshop May 20, 2023: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual format via Zoom

Objectives

In this workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand scholarships and awards: We aim to provide a clear understanding of what scholarships and awards are, and their importance for students.

  2. Identify types of scholarships and awards: We will present the different types of scholarships and awards available.

  3. Discover resources for finding scholarships and awards: We will introduce various tools and resources to help participants find scholarships and awards.

  4. Understand eligibility criteria: We will help participants understand how to read and interpret the eligibility criteria for scholarships and awards.

  5. Prepare an effective application: We will offer tips on how to write a successful application, including your resume, cover letter, and how to secure strong references.

  6. Learn how to stand out from other applicants: We will provide advice and strategies to make your application stand out from others.

  7. Manage the selection process: We will explain what to do once your application is accepted and how to prepare for the next steps.

  8. Handle stress: We will share strategies for managing the stress and anxiety associated with the scholarship or award selection process.

  9. Analyze concrete examples: We will provide an opportunity to review actual examples of scholarship and award applications.

  10. Answer questions: We will provide a platform for participants to ask questions and discuss any concerns or personal experiences related to the scholarship or award application process.

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction (5 min) – P. Jantchou

  • Part 1: Demystifying Scholarships and Awards (10 min) – P. Jantchou
  • Part 2: Where and How to Search for Scholarships and Awards (15 min) – E. L’heureux-Hubert
    Quick Break (5 min)
  • Part 3: Techniques for a Successful Application (25 min) – E. L’heureux-Hubert
  • Part 4: Navigating the Selection Process (15 min) – E. L’heureux-Hubert & P. Jantchou
    Closing and Q&A Session (15 min) – P. Jantchou & E. L’heureux-Hubert

April 13, 2023: Inspire Workshop on MMI

During this Inspire workshop, we will focus on developing your skills for Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) for medical school admission.
We will discuss the importance of skills such as communication, collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving in the context of medical practice.
We will also review the various interview techniques and the types of questions you might face during a medical school interview.
Finally, we will give you the opportunity to practice answering these questions and to build your confidence for the interview.
By the end of the workshop, you will have gained the necessary skills to succeed in your medical school admission interview and to become a competent and empathetic physician.

June 12, 2022: Studying Medicine at McGill University

As part of our Sunday show on the theme “How to Balance Medicine and Research”, we will meet with Catherine Korman, who will share her journey from CEGEP to medical school and her first steps into medical research.

January 23, 2022: Balancing Medicine and Research with Samuel Sassine

As part of our Sunday show on the theme “How to Balance Medicine and Research”, we will meet with Samuel Sassine, a medical student who is pursuing a research master’s degree in parallel.

November 27, 2021: CASPer EXAM: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

The CASPer® exam is an online open-response assessment tool used in the selection process for various health sciences programs in Canada.

Saturday, May 15, 2021- 2pm Montreal

Saturday, April 10, 2021- 2pm Montreal

Saturday, February 13, 2021- 2pm Montreal

Saturday, November 07 - 2pm Montreal

Saturday, October 17 - 2pm Montreal