The SEDOL Mart aka S’Mart, has been in operation since August and is seeing many loyal customers as well as new clients from the SEDOL community. Most of all, they are seeing the progress the SEDOL transition students are making in learning how to run their own business. The students are learning the entire process from ordering materials for the handmade items to the business side of the operation that shows the profits and expenses.
One student proudly announced that he has an interview at a local business and felt his experience at the S’Mart helped him immensely.
The shop offers coffee, snacks, and gifts. Many of the items are handmade by students who embroider shirts, bags, and book covers with the school logos. They have made bird feeders and offer birdhouses for sale. Handmade scarves are for sale at an incredible price just in time for the holidays.
The shop is open from 7:45 am to 3:00 pm on school days and is located at Gages Lake School with a separate entrance for the shop. Don’t miss the opportunity to support the business efforts of SEDOL students while getting a start on your holiday shopping.
(Note: Article reprinted with permission from SEDOL December Newsletter, Glenda Mill, Editor.)
