Talent and entrepreneurship are ideas that have always inspired me and for the first time, I tried to mix these two concepts.
In the month of May this year, I had conducted an event with the kids in my layout where they could exhibit their talents through entrepreneurship. They could make products (craft, art, etc), cook food or design games and put up a stall. People visiting these stalls would buy their products or services and the kids would manage their stalls.
This came to be known as 'TalEnclave', which means a collection or an enclave of talent.
The process for the event began a month earlier:
1. I first spoke to kids in my layout playing around- I explained the idea and waited for a response. Positively, many of them seemed excited and really wanted to do something.
2. Then came spreading the message about the event and getting more kids to participate. So, I spoke to people in my layout who guided me through the procedures. I had to approach the layout committee which was responsible for its cultural events. I told them about the idea and requested permission to conduct it and send emails to the layout.
3. With that being done, the kids got into action, planning and making their products.
4. To meet the expenses of the event like a small memento for participation and the cost of banners, I approached sponsors with the help of my mom's supportive friends .
The event took place on 15th May 2015 from 11am to 3pm in the Rainbow Residency Clubhouse. More than 40 kids put up 15-20 stalls displaying models of their talents and creativity.
In the month of May this year, I had conducted an event with the kids in my layout where they could exhibit their talents through entrepreneurship. They could make products (craft, art, etc), cook food or design games and put up a stall. People visiting these stalls would buy their products or services and the kids would manage their stalls.
This came to be known as 'TalEnclave', which means a collection or an enclave of talent.
The process for the event began a month earlier:
1. I first spoke to kids in my layout playing around- I explained the idea and waited for a response. Positively, many of them seemed excited and really wanted to do something.
2. Then came spreading the message about the event and getting more kids to participate. So, I spoke to people in my layout who guided me through the procedures. I had to approach the layout committee which was responsible for its cultural events. I told them about the idea and requested permission to conduct it and send emails to the layout.
3. With that being done, the kids got into action, planning and making their products.
4. To meet the expenses of the event like a small memento for participation and the cost of banners, I approached sponsors with the help of my mom's supportive friends .
The event took place on 15th May 2015 from 11am to 3pm in the Rainbow Residency Clubhouse. More than 40 kids put up 15-20 stalls displaying models of their talents and creativity.
The row of stalls
There were food stalls with cakes, muffins, chaat, sandwich, etc
There were stalls selling handmade art items like paintings, paper products, bags, jewelry, etc
Some kids also put up game stalls to keep the buyers engaged and enthusiastic.
The happy parents and customers
The happy team at the end of the day, after packing up
At the end of the day, kids not only took back their boxes filled with money from the sale but a tremendous learning as to how they can manage stalls, make products and sell them.
They went back with hearts filled with joy, satisfaction and memories to cherish forever.
The day left people motivated and wanting more.
