Michael Agema

First hospitality job:

Band member of Infinite Dream in Sarnia ON. Performed at high schools to yacht clubs.

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Age you started working in hospitality:

16

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Your inspiration to begin working in hospitality:

I wanted to work in an industry where people (guests) looked forward to seeing you. I was accepted into the OPP but did not want to spend my days working with people who had done wrong.

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My hospitality mentor:

There have been many people in my journey who inspired me to try new things.

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What are your favourite aspects of your job?

Creating memories.

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What has inspired you to continue your career path in hospitality?

Meeting many new people every year and appreciating our differences and valuing our diversity.

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Advice for students interested in a career in hospitality:

Hospitality is more than you think it is.