TREP$™ Marketplace Empowers Young Entrepreneurs

TREP$™ Marketplace Empowers Young Entrepreneurs
Posted on 04/04/2025
On March 27, West Essex Middle School held its annual TREP$ Marketplace where young entrepreneurs had the opportunity to launch their own small business! TREP$ is an innovative after-school program that teaches students the skills they need to start their own businesses. Last Thursday, West Essex Middle School held its annual TREP$ Marketplace where young entrepreneurs had the opportunity to launch their own small business!

TREP$ is an innovative after-school program that teaches students the skills they need to start their own businesses. The journey to the marketplace began earlier this school year where TREP$ club members had the chance to hear from real kids who started real businesses. They then enrolled in a series of after-school workshops where they learned about product development, business finance, advertising, marketing, and salesmanship. Each week, these students participated in creative challenges that reinforced these lessons. 

Last week, these amazing students had the chance to put their newly learned skills on display as they launched their small business at the flea market-style "TREP$ Marketplace". Congratulations to these young entrepreneurs!