<q data-attributes="{"lang":{"value":"fr","label":"Français"},"value":{"html":"Pendant le premier confinement, je me levais à 8am in the morning and I went to bed at midnight, but I didn’t stop. It was my routine, but as it is the passion, I did not see the time passed “,” text “:” During the first confinement, I got up at 8 am in the morning and I went to bed at midnight, but I did not didn’t stop. It was my routine, but as it is the passion, I did not see the time passed “}}” lang = “fr”>During the first lockdown, I would get up at 8 a.m. and go to bed at midnight, but I didn’t stop. It was my routine, but since it’s passion, I couldn’t see the time passed, says Cédrik Lesage.
The year 2020 will have been for him the start of a great adventure. In full confinement, he got the idea of creating his own graphic design company.
Since then, the young Trifluvien already has his clients and six employees abroad.
<q data-attributes="{"lang":{"value":"fr","label":"Français"},"value":{"html":"Moi, je suis le seul au Québec. Les autres sont tous en Europe. On se parle en ligne, on s’écrit souvent, on fait des réunions presque tous les mois pour se dire qu’est-ce qui fonctionne bien et qu’est-ce qu’on pourrait faire comme nouveau projet. Là, on est en train de lancer une marque de vêtement. On aimerait la lancer pour début2021. “,” Text “:” Me, I am the only one in Quebec. The others are all in Europe. We talk to each other online, we write to each other often, we have meetings almost every month to tell each other what is working well and what we could do as a new project. There, we are launching a clothing brand. We would like to launch it for early 2021. “}}” Lang = “fr”>I am the only one in Quebec. The others are all in Europe. We talk to each other online, we write to each other often, we have meetings almost every month to tell each other what is working well and what we could do as a new project. There, we are launching a clothing brand. We would like to launch it for the beginning of 2021.
Meetings and appointments are increasing. His schedule resembles that of a business owner. But his entrepreneurial spirit is not new and even dates back to his childhood.
I have always liked working in projects, doing administrative or other management, managing a team, making a decision.
I love that. Even my parents ask me how I have so much free time to do this, but I love working on new projects. Again, I’m looking for new ones.
In addition to his business, Cédrik Lesage continued his studies in computer science at CEGEP.
Photo: Radio-Canada
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An innovative generation
In his free time, the young adult plays volleyball, chats with his friends. He is also studying, because he is still in college in computer science. But at the head of his company, can age be a barrier?
<q data-attributes="{"lang":{"value":"fr","label":"Français"},"value":{"html":"Oui et non. Des fois ils vont être réticents: are you mature enough, are you professional enough? But we are lucky precisely because there are a lot of young people who are embarking on professional projects and who are able to manage them. They show that they are quite mature “,” text “:” Yes and no. Sometimes they will be reluctant: are you mature enough, are you professional enough? But we are lucky precisely because there are a lot of young people who are embarking on professional projects and who are able to manage them. They show that they are quite mature “}}” lang = “fr”>Yes and no. Sometimes they will be reluctant: are you mature enough, are you professional enough? But we are lucky precisely because there are a lot of young people who are embarking on professional projects and who are able to manage them. They show they are mature enough, says the young entrepreneur.
On the contrary, Cédrik believes in the power of his generation. A connected, innovative, and creative generation.
We are a beautiful generation, who as many say, when we are united we can do a lot of things.
Craze for entrepreneurship
The Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi in Trois-Rivières supports these young people in search of new projects. Each year, around 900 people are helped in their job search, their business idea, or their pursuit of studies.
<q data-attributes="{"lang":{"value":"fr","label":"Français"},"value":{"html":"Voir les projets évolués de cette façon-là, ça me rend tellement fière. Cet engouement pour l’entrepreneuriat est vraiment davantage présent depuis 4-5years with shows like In the eye of the dragon or the successes that we see on social networks “,” text “:” Seeing projects evolved in this way makes me so proud. This enthusiasm for entrepreneurship has really been more present for 4-5 years with shows like Dans l’oeil du dragon or the successes that we see on social networks “}}” lang = “fr”>Seeing projects evolved in this way makes me so proud. This craze for entrepreneurship has really been more present for 4-5 years with shows like In the eye of the dragon or the successes that we see on social networks, explains Geneviève Girard, project officer at CJE Trois-Rivières.
Geneviève Girard, project officer at CJE Trois-Rivières and Cédrik Lesage.
Photo: Radio-Canada
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In five years, Cédrik Lesage still sees himself launching new projects. In the meantime, one last piece of advice for those who would like to follow his example and get started?
<q data-attributes="{"lang":{"value":"fr","label":"Français"},"value":{"html":"Je crois que c’est surtout être passionné. Moi je travaille, mais si demain ça arrête, ça s’arrêtera c’est pas grave. On a eu du plaisir, j’ai travaillé avec des personnes avec qui j’adorais travailler. C’est surtout ça l’important: getting along well, having a good chemistry between each person, and all being passionate. “,” text “:” I think it is above all to be passionate. I work, but if tomorrow it stops, it will stop that’s okay. We had fun, I worked with people with whom I loved working. This is especially important: getting along well, having a good chemistry between each person, and all being passionate. “}}” Lang = “fr”>I think it’s mostly about being passionate. I work, but if tomorrow it stops, it will stop that’s okay. We had fun, I worked with people with whom I loved working. This is especially important: getting along well, having a good chemistry between each person, and all being passionate.
A message of hope in a year that has been so special.
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