Ready, Set, Shop!

On April 30th, the Mt. View Cafeteria was transformed into a lively hub of creativity and business during the annual Trep$ Marketplace. The event showcased the entrepreneurial efforts of students participating in the TREP$ program — a hands-on learning experience that teaches young people how to start and run their own businesses.

The cafeteria buzzed with energy as family, friends, and community members browsed a wide variety of student-run booths. Young entrepreneurs proudly displayed and sold items they had created, ranging from fishing tackle and homemade slime to delicious baked goods and refreshing snow-cones. Each product reflected the students’ unique interests and the skills they developed throughout the program.

 

Leading up to the marketplace, students worked hard to create business plans, determine pricing, practice sales pitches, and learn essential financial skills. The marketplace gave them the opportunity to put these lessons into action in a real-world setting, interacting with customers and managing their own mini-businesses for the day.

The event was not only a celebration of creativity and innovation but also a meaningful learning experience. Students gained confidence, developed communication and problem-solving skills, and experienced the rewards of their hard work. Many left the event with a profit — and more importantly, with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

The success of this year’s Trep$ Marketplace is a testament to the power of experiential learning and the bright future of these budding young entrepreneurs.