Imagine this: while most teens are still dreaming about their first job, you’re running your own stall at Canberra’s most iconic market – Old Bus Depot Markets!

Here’s your chance to step into Canberra’s most iconic market as an independent student stallholder — an opportunity only available through the Maker2Market Pathways Program.

When our team thinks you’re market-ready, we can formally recommend you for Student Stallholder Status at Old Bus Depot Markets. This is your next big step toward running your own business and building your brand in front of real customers.

Are You Ready? Here’s the Checklist:

• You’re under 18 when applying.
• You’ve completed one of our signature programs (Maker2Market Business Taster programs) plus three additional market days in the Pathways program to build understanding, sales, profit, and profile.
• You’ve been assessed as ‘market-ready’ by the EDII team and issued a formal recommendation.
• You’re ready to commit to 14 market days at the student rate (paid either upfront or per market directly to OBDM).
• You have your own public liability insurance, or you’re prepared to pay the $15 per-market insurance fee via OBDM.
• You’re responsible for your 3×3 market stall setup (tables, power, signage, stock sales, and marketing). Tables and powered sites are also available for hire directly from OBDM.