Learn the basics of cooperatives, cooperative economics, and the practice of cooperation with everyday practitioners. Cooperatives are democratically owned and operated businesses and organizations that meet the needs of their membership and community. Through activities, guided readings, and facilitated conversations with co-op professionals and other students, participants will become familiar with how co-ops work and the growing cooperative movement.
You will receive a certificate upon completetion of this course.
This course is scheduled for September 18th from 3-6PM EST.
Please note that the times are subject to change according to student needs.
Highlights:
- Learn with co-op educators, developers, and co-op professionals
- Develop an understanding of cooperatives and the cooperative economy
- Learn about and participate in the burgeoning cooperative movement
TESA has developed a wide range of educational resources and programs that have been implemented on local, regional, national, and even international levels. Our cooperative work includes creating Co-opoly: The Game of Cooperatives; fostering nearly 100 workshops around the country in 2012; coordinating Cultivate.Coop; working with four different organizations on cooperative incubation programs; leading cooperative courses at Greenfield Community College; and much more.
This course will be offered again every other month.