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Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
In an era dominated by technology and automation, the timeless artistry of the trades holds a unique allure for entrepreneurs. The trades are also one of the highest paying careers that young people can pursue, and offer tremendous entrepreneurial opportunity. Join us for a dynamic session as we delve into "The Future of the Trades" and explore why working with your hands matters now more than ever -- and how to better tell that story to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Because while lucrative, studying for a trade -- carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC -- can be seen as “less than” a college education and a more white-collar job. However, the trades offer a rewarding and accessible pipeline to career success, and are often one of the entrepreneurial paths that are easiest to enter.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.

Speakers
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Eddie Howard

Director, Abundant Life Ministries
Eddie Howard joined as Executive Director in fall 2021, after serving on staff for eight years in the early 2000’s. Eddie grew up in the Prospect neighborhood, Abundant Life’s focus for ministry and served on staff building deep relationships in the community and helping to launch... Read More →
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Sam Northington

Virginia Infrastructure Academy Coordinator, Virginia Community College System
Sam Northington joins us from the Virginia Community College System’s central office, following his time at Piedmont Virginia Community College, where he specialized in workforce programming and as a trades instructor.  With over twenty years in skilled trades, focusing on HVAC... Read More →
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Ridge Schuyler

Director, Network2Work@PVCC, Piedmont Virginia Community College
Ridge Schuyler graduated from the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia School of Law. Ridge spent 10 years on Capitol Hill serving as Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressman Rick Boucher (VA-9) and Chief Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator Charles S. Robb of Virginia.In 2016... Read More →
Sponsors
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University of Virginia

The University is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center and proud history as a renowned research university. The community and culture of the University... Read More →
Tuesday March 18, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Common House North Room

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