- 15 young women will take over Black Market Coffee’s Marrickville café for one hour on Thursday 10 September 2026, from 10am–11am
- The public is invited to come down for free coffee made by the program participants
- Black Market wholesale partner Miss Sina will be serving its vegan cakes, scrolls and pastries, available to purchase
- The takeover marks the culmination of From the Ground Up, an intensive hospitality training and employment pathway program
- The program is delivered by Black Market Training in partnership with Youth Off The Streets and MrJobs
- Café and restaurant owners looking for staff are invited to attend, meet the participants and see their skills in action
One hour. 15 new baristas. Free coffee. Plenty of pastries.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: On Thursday 10 September 2026, from 10am – 11am, 15 young women will transform Black Market Coffee’s Marrickville café for a one-hour pop-up event, serving free coffee to the public alongside vegan cakes, scrolls and pastries from Sydney bakery Miss Sina.
This unique café takeover marks the culmination of 'From the Ground Up,' an intensive hospitality training and employment pathway program delivered by Black Market Training in partnership with Youth Off The Streets and Mr Jobs. After a week of hands-on training, the participants are ready to showcase their new skills.
This takeover isn't just about free coffee; it's a prime opportunity for Sydney's café and restaurant owners to witness firsthand the capabilities of these budding hospitality professionals and discover their next great hire. We invite the community to come down, enjoy a free coffee, and support these young women as they gain invaluable real-world experience.
Miss Sina, a valued Black Market Coffee wholesale partner, will offer its delicious vegan cakes, scrolls and pastries for purchase during the event.
From Training to a Real Job
The 'From the Ground Up' program is designed to equip young women with practical skills, confidence, and industry experience essential for employment in Australia’s vibrant hospitality sector. Participants receive intensive barista training from Black Market Training, preparing them for the demands of a busy café environment.
This takeover is the final, practical step, moving skills from the training room to real customer service. Crucially, the program actively connects participants with potential employers.
Black Market is inviting Sydney café and restaurant owners seeking staff to attend the takeover. It’s a chance to meet newly trained candidates in a dynamic setting and for participants to forge connections that could lead to their next career move.
A Community Cafe Takeover
This event unites Black Market’s training, coffee, and hospitality communities. For everyone else, supporting the program is simple: Turn up, enjoy a free coffee and a pastry, and help 15 young women put their new skills to work.
Event Details
From the Ground Up Cafe Takeover
Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
Time: 10am – 11am only
Location: Black Market Coffee, Marrickville
Address: 24 Cadogan street, Marrickville
Coffee: Free, made by participants
Food: Vegan cakes, scrolls and pastries by Miss Sina available for purchase
Cost: Free entry
Registration: Just turn up!
Members of the public and café/restaurant owners looking for staff are especially encouraged to attend.
About From the Ground Up
'From the Ground Up' is an employment-focused hospitality training program delivered by Black Market Training in partnership with Youth Off The Streets and Mr Jobs. It provides young women with practical barista skills for the Australian hospitality industry and offers hands-on experience in a real café environment. By combining training, experience, and employer exposure, the program aims to build participants' skills, confidence, and industry connections for successful employment.
About Black Market Training
Black Market Training is a Sydney-based hospitality training provider delivering practical, industry-led barista education for aspiring baristas, coffee professionals and young people entering the workforce. With training locations in Marrickville and Kirrawee, Black Market Training works closely with cafés, schools and community organisations to build real-world coffee skills, confidence and pathways into employment.
About Miss Sina
Miss Sina is a Sydney vegan bakery and Black Market Coffee wholesale partner, specialising in vegan cakes, scrolls, pastries, and baked goods.
Contact details:
Jessica Hol
Black Market Coffee / Black Market Training
Phone: 0434 882 299
Email: [email protected]
Website: blackmarketcoffee.com.au
