A pop-up store opens in Dagenham to allow young entrepreneurs to sell their sustainable products in the community and learn new skills.
The concept store, called The Good House, will launch in a unit in Heathway Shopping Center this afternoon (Friday October 15) and will run for four weeks.
It was created by young people from Barking and Dagenham as part of the Every One Every Day initiative and the government Kickstart program, which helps create employment opportunities for people aged 16-24 through universal credit. .
Some of the products available at The Good House, which will feature furniture, ceramics, clothing, jewelry as well as sauces, spices, juices and more.
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In May, the Every One Every Day community partnership network was joined by 20 Kickstart trainees in food, clothing or housewares to learn how to make products and start businesses.
This led to the creation of the pop-up store so that they could showcase their products and run their own store.
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Every One Every Day Programs Manager Iris Schoenherr said: “It has been great to witness the journey of every Kickstarter, from learning basic practical and technical skills to exploring different materials – from wood from recycled plastic to fabric and fresh food – and to see them co-create a line of essentials as a team.
Each product shown at The Good House will be sustainable and follow design principles, such as being simple, circular, essential, reasonably priced, and healthy.
Products will range from furniture, ceramics, clothing and jewelry to sauces, spices and juices.
Ms Schoenherr said: “The Good House will not only be a place to buy these products, but it is a lasting living experience, with an exhibit and workshop that invites everyone to share, learn, make and fix things. essential products as well as purchase them.
Launch food trainees who participated in the project.
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Young people will run a series of workshops to share what they have learned and teach others about their skills.
Apparel Kickstart Intern Dijana Binakaj said: “I joined the Kickstart program because I wanted to find out what it’s like to have a job where you get paid while learning new practical skills from zero.
“Not only that, but I also wanted to learn how to be part of an environmentally friendly collaborative business. “
La Bonne Maison will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. Workshops must be booked in advance.
Visit https://www.weareeveryone.org/the-good-house-pop-up-shop to learn more.
