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TREP$ added 60 new photos — at John F Kennedy.

4 days ago

What a fun Marketplace at JFK School in Wayne! Workshop Facilitator Hilary Caruso has lost track of how many years she has been teaching TREP$, (7, or 8, or 9, LOL!), but she continues to do an amazing job of preparing the kids. She commented on how the students really took the lessons to heart this year, remembering to dress professionally and to greet their customers with a smile. There were lots of kid-friendly products, showing that the young entrepreneurs really understood their target market. Many products were made from low-cost or recycled supplies like paper, yarn, balloons, jars, duct tape, and popsicle sticks -- which helps to minimize the financial risk of starting a business! Congratulations, JFK! ... See MoreSee Less

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TREP$ added 61 new photos — at Academy Of Our Lady At St Catharine.

4 days ago

We are just thrilled that Marketplace Season has begun and that we get to spend more time doing what we love doing- going out to meet the young entrepreneurs! Congratulations Mrs. Treuer on AoOL's 4th annual TREP$ Marketplace! What a success! Mayor Elect Kristine Morieko sent the right message to the students, that what they have accomplished is important, when she attended with her family to officiate the ribbon cutting ceremony. Wonderful to see Principal LaSalle and members of the Church leadership out shopping and listening to the students. These young people had some interesting products for the shoppers who came out to support. There were products that appealed to every person in the room! Quite a few businesses also had social goals... There were "Be the Kind Kid" shirts, positive messages in art, as well as bracelets created and sold to help someone in need. Well done AoOL TREP$! ... See MoreSee Less

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TREP$ added 52 new photos — at Watchung Elementary School PTA.

6 days ago

The young entrepreneurs at Watchung Elementary School in Montclair, NJ did not disappoint! It was an absolute pleasure to walk around the TREP$ Marketplace, and listen to their stories of small business creation. There were obstacles to overcome, like prototypes that proved unworthy! In the end there were innovative products that were well suited for their target market, which meant several businesses sold out quickly! I was quite impressed with the profession-level attention to detail that was very present, as well as how confidently these students could speak about their products and the process. ... See MoreSee Less

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