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Young People – It’s your chance to test-drive a micro-business that you create! You’ll get to design, create, and sell your own products to real people — not just a practice-run or theory, this is a real-world experience.You’re the boss of your idea, you keep the money you make, and you’ll have loads of fun along the way.
Parents – The Maker2Market Business Taster is a hands-on introduction to entrepreneurship designed for ages 10–17. Your young person will move from idea to action, developing creativity, money management, and customer skills — all while selling to real customers in a safe, supportive environment.
The Business Taster Experience is designed for creative 10-17 year olds who love making things, probably been tinkering for a while, and have the aspiration to start their own business. They are usually curious about business, creativity, and problem-solving and want to start earning $$ from their creations. You don’t need prior business knowledge — just a willingness to be curious, learn and experiment.
You’ll learn, develop and execute:
Holiday program: Maker2Market Business Taster Experience is 3 day program – 2-day workshop and 1 day of a real-world market-day. More.
In-school programs:
Afters school program – 4 x 2hr workshops + 1 day real-world marketday. More
Incursion – 2 day workshop + 1 day real-world marketday. More
High School and College Art subject extensions. More
We also have tailor-made programs for your youth/group setting. Email: admin@edii.com.au.
Workshop: We encourage teens with the Taster experience to play to their creative strengths, so bring along materials you will use to make your first prototype to market test on Day 1 of the workshop.
We provide materials that you can purchase at low prices, if unsure, bring $30 with you to workshops if you want to purchase.
You will need materials to create up to 20 items for marketday.
Marketday:
Participants for their first market-day with the Maker2Market Business Taster experience will need to bring:
We provide:
Holiday programs are $350 p/particpant.
For schools and youth groups, visit: Our programs page. Programs include:
School incursions
After-school
End-of-term programs More:
Participation costs may vary depending on school or group arrangements. Please check our website for upcoming programs and/or with your school or organiser for details of programs not yet listed on our website.
Most likely, yes!
We’ve seen so many creative teens turn their creations into profit. As you will be selling to real customers, you will see firsthand if your product has value for them. You will get a real taste of learning and earning – all sales on market day is yours to keep!
Many of our participants go on from the Taster experience to the Pathways program and keep coming back to various marketdays and pop-ups with the program – now that’s the way to really start expanding your product range, building your brand and making money while still at school – don’t get a part-time job, back yourself!
Our programs aren’t just theory or simulation — it’s the real deal. You’ll be making, selling, and learning in a live environment, supported by the EDII Maker2Market team.
Not at all, but having a creative making skill helps as you will be producing hand-made products and services.
If you’re keen to go further, you can join our Pathways program, where you keep building your skills, running your own business ideas, and connecting with other young entrepreneurs. More
The Maker2Market Pathways Program is the next step after the Maker2Market Business Taster – more opportunities to grow entrepreneurial skills and real-world learning and joining a supportive, creative community.
Upon completing your Marker2Market Business Taster Experience you receive a 6-month Pathways Pass designed to help young people take their skills and entrepreneurial journey further – regular markets and pop-ups, short courses, community events all in a safe, fun and supportive environment.
More : Pathways Program.
The Pathways Program is flexible – choose the opportunities that suit your goals and schedule and build your skills at your own pace.
Some participants focus on monthly markets, while others take advantage of events and courses. All elements of the Pathways program are heavily subsidised to encourage young people to chase their dreams!
Choose from:
Learn more: Pathways Program.
After completing a Maker2Market Taster Experience, you receive a 6-month pass, which gives you exclusive access to the opportunities in the Pathways Program.
You can extend your Pathways pass for a subscription fee of $50 for an additional 12 months of exclusive access to opportunities!
Yes. The Pathways Program is flexible, and you can choose the opportunities that suit your goals and schedule. Some participants focus on monthly markets, while others take advantage of events and courses and mix up their experience and skills with a few markets every year.
Yes. Each Pathways market and/or pop-up shop is $65 – this fee is heavily subsidised thanks to EDII’s Maker2Market program and our collaboration partners. Young people have access to opportunities that would normally be out of reach and at a fraction of the cost.
For example a casual stall outside our Pathways program would cost adults: Old Bus Depot Markets : $115, Majura Park Shopping Centre: $150, Capital Food Markets $300.
Yes. All market days include an EDII team member who will be with participants all day. Parents are also welcome to stay for market-days if they would like.
Most likely, yes! Many creative teens in the Pathways Program have turned their ideas into real profits. Because you’ll be selling directly to real customers, you’ll quickly see whether your product has value for them. And the best part — all sales you make on market day are yours to keep!
While we can’t guarantee sales (since every product and venue is different), here’s what we’ve seen on average:
Beyond the money, market days are a chance to build your brand, test new products, and grow your confidence. It’s real-world learning while earning — and a pretty great alternative for a creative teen to a getting a regular part-time job.
The world needs more creators – back yourself and give it a shot!
What is the Maker2Market Teen Directory?
The Maker2Market Teen Directory is an online showcase of young makers who have taken part in our programs and now have ongoing micro and small businesses- it’s a space where creative teens can profile their business, share their story, and connect with real customers.
Each directory listing highlights:
The Teen Directory helps young people:
For families, schools, and the community, it’s a celebration of the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of Canberra’s next generation of creators.
Learn more about the Maker2Market Teen Directory and email admin@edii.com.au to join.
Cost for a 12-month subscription is $100 p/a. This includes a short course on setting up your listing with a few selected online products so you can use links to sell directly.
Many who join the teen directory also opt for taking our short course on photography to build a photo deck of products to use for the teen directory, your socials and promotions.
Your teen directory listing provides:
Promotion of your business and products:
$100 p/a. Learn more:
After you enroll, we will provide you with an email that provides all the details on what to send up to create your listing. Once your listing is online, use your individual landing page to start promoting yourself and selling your products!
An auto-email will be sent when your 12-month subscription is finishing, just click and renew or email admin@edii.com.au.
The Maker2Market Pathways Markets are a great way to start having your new business profiled and regularly selling in the Canberra community.
Access monthly market days/pop-ups for $65 with your valid Pathways pass.
Enrollments for market days at our various locations, including Old Bus Depot Markets, Capital Food Markets and Majura Park Shopping centre can be made:
Included in your market-day and/or pop-up is:
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Most likely, yes! Many creative teens in our Pathways Program have already turned their ideas into real profits. Because you’ll be selling directly to real customers, you’ll quickly find out if your product has value.
What we’ve seen on average:
And the best part — every sale you make is yours to keep!
But market days aren’t just about money. They’re a chance to:
It’s real-world learning while earning — and a fantastic alternative to a typical part-time job.
We do not refund purchases but we can most often transfer your enrollment to another market and/or pop-up.
We compress months of trial-and-error into a hands-on, real-world business sprint where participants design, build, test, and sell.
In this 3-day intensive, hands-on experience, you’ll go from idea and value creation→ customer identification →offer →customer validation with LIVE selling at either Old Bus Depot Markets or Capital Food Markets.
Where will the course take place?
The two day workshop will be held at CIT Woden.
Link CIT Woden : Canberra Institute of Technology
Pop -up market for course 1 is Old Bus Depot Markets, Wentworth Street, Kingston. Link
Pop-up market for Course 2 is Capital Food Markets, Market street, Belconnen. Link
By the end of this 3-day sprint, you’ll learn, develop and execute:
It is a 3 day program
2-day workshop @ CIT woden from 9am – 4pm ( both days) and 1 day of a real-world pop-up market-day.
Pop-up market for course 1 is Old Bus Depot Markets from 9am ( set-up), 9.30am – 2.30pm ( trading).
Pop – up for Cours 2 is Capital Food Markets from 8am ( set-up), 8.30am – 5pm ( trading).
Please bring with you to the 2-day Workshop:
Please bring with you to Market-day Pop-up:
We provide:
Yes, the 3-day course is $400 p/particpant ( inc GST).
Pay Direct Debit:
Account Name : EDII PTY LTD
Most likely, yes!
We’ve seen so many creatives turn their creations into profit. As you will be selling to real customers, you will see firsthand if your product has value for them. You will get a real taste of learning and earning – all sales on market day is yours to keep!
Many of our participants go on from initial courses to the Pathways program and keep coming back to various marketdays and pop-ups with the program – now that’s the way to really start expanding your product range, building your brand and making money!
We can also provide personal coaching after this to take your from the learnings of this program to building your start-up and beyond. CIT also provides a range of courses. Link
No. You will need a prototype product and/or products already finalised before the course starts. Want to discuss this more, book an appointment with us
It depends on how fast or slow you want to go.
Fast – tap into our coaching sessions and work on what you want at your speed. View CIT course options to also build specialised skills and knowledge. Link
Med – You receive a 6 month pass to our Pathways program where you can keep coming to marketdays and build your brand. This is a great way to start building profile and $$.
Want to chat about options? Book a call to discuss
