Teen Biz Shop: Holiday Pop-Up Vendor Course

Teen Biz Shops are our dynamic award-winning pop-up and retail experiences in bustling malls and high-traffic stores! We launched our first retail store, formerly known as "Trail Blaze," at The Galleria in Houston, Texas in 2019. Over the past six years, we've expanded to six retail pop-up shops in Dallas and Houston and partnerships with major retail stores and shopping malls! Our retail stores and pop-up shops equip youth with essential customer service and social skills vital for thriving in the 21st-century economy. Here’s a glimpse at the skills youth develop through our retail experience: 1. Communication Skills 2. Active Listening 3. Business Etiquette 4. Emotional Intelligence 5. Sales & Negotiation Strategies 6. Sales Psychology 7. Kindness & Empathy Additionally, we're a US Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship program for Store Management and Customer Service Representatives, offering paid work experience opportunities for youth aged 14-24. We not only prepare youth to manage their own retail stores or shops, but also qualify them for top Store Management positions with retailers nationwide. Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with the Teen Biz Shop Pop-Up Vendor course designed specifically for kids and teens aged 8-19! This high engagement program equips teens with options to sell their products in specific pop-up shops and retail stores. Participants will explore creative marketing strategies, and effective sales techniques ensuring they're well-prepared to communicate well and earn money in high traffic environments. By the end of the course, youth will not only understand the fundamentals of running a biz, but also develop the confidence to earn money and build valuable communication skills!