Welcome to the OCTE Entrepreneurship in the Trades
SHSM Sector-Partnered Experience Event!
Today you will meet young and experienced tradespeople who are innovators and entrepreneurs and learn all that is possible when you pursue a career in the skilled trades.
Entrepreneur & Youth Motivational Speaker
At 22 years old, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker Sam Demma doesn’t let his age define his drive or credibility. His goal is to provide people of all ages with the tools and strategies they need to become the change-makers in their schools, businesses, communities, and in the lives of those around them. And it all started with…garbage. He’s delivered two TEDx talks, he is the youngest board director of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and there’s no limit to where small actions will take this big thinker.
Construction Management Student & Author
Paige Knowles is a recent high school graduate who now attends a community college for construction management. Although a student, she keeps busy by constantly sharing ideas to show her advocacy for the skilled trades. Paige is adamant about getting the youth interested in these fields, which she proves by publishing original content under her persona, Plumber Paige. Her book, “Plumber Paige - Let’s Replace a Showerhead” provides a look into the type of engaging material that can positively influence children early in their lives. Paige reaches older generations with her social media accounts – all found under the username plumber_paige – and with her youtube channel, Plumber Paige.
