YEI Programs
Pop-Ups + Vending
Made By Youth Marketplace
Gain real-world sales experience through pop-up shops, vending events, and youth-led retail opportunities.
Youth-led social enterprises creating real products and real opportunities.
What students do
Pop-up shops
Practice real-world sales at pop-up shops.
Vending events
Gain real-world sales experience at vending events.
Youth-led retail
Take part in youth-led retail opportunities.
Get market ready
Students prepare inventory, pricing, displays, Square payments, product photos, pitch lines, and customer service skills before vending.
Real experience with
- Product display
- Pricing
- Customer service
- Sales
- Inventory
- Confidence
- Community engagement
Who it’s for
Open to YEI youth entrepreneurs.
Help open more doors.
Every gift, partnership, and volunteer hour helps DC youth turn ideas into opportunity.