12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time

This is an information webinar for those who are thinking about taking one of the courses through the CoopZone On-line Training Program. This webinar is open to anyone. 

Please RSVP to Hazel Corcoran (hazel at canadianworker.coop) by the day prior. You will receive the dial-in information by the start of the day of the call. (If you do not receive it by then, please write again at that time.) 

CoopZone offers various levels of training:

• The Introduction to Co-op Development course is appropriate for people interested in understanding the types and roles of co-ops and the basic co-op development process but who will not be active developers; it lasts half as many weeks as Foundations, and it runs from late October through March; 
• The Foundations Program course lasts for one year (mid-October - May).  This level is designed for individuals who are in the position of advising groups interested in exploring the creation of a co-operative enterprise;
• The Advanced Program lasts for two years and both years will be offered each year if there is sufficient demand. This level is designed for people who seek to provide full development services to co-operatives.

All of these on-line courses are designed to fit around a full-time job (a few hours per week). There is a new Course Director, Eric Tusz-King. Experienced co-op developers provide mentoring to students.

To learn more about this course and obtain the application form, please go to: www.coopzone.coop/courses or write to Eric Tusz-King at: CoopZoneTraining at gmail.com.

Download the Introductory Course Brochure

Here's what some of the students have had to say:

"The course is concise, informative and interactive. Mentors and course director are very knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, approachable and helpful. The readings and tools were very useful."   Billy Granger, SEED Winnipeg

"I would absolutely recommend the CoopZone program to anybody interested. The course is pretty amazing in the way that it creates a common community amongst us aspiring co-op developers and several fully established and tremendously experienced ones. The instructors are great, and the mentoring system gives me the chance to have hours of one-on-one time with an expert in my desired field."  Joel Ratcliffe, Ontario

"After working and consulting with non-profits for over 20 years, Co-op Zone training has given me the understanding and tools to finally be able to work with co-ops. During the course I had 4  groups engage me to help start or transition their co-op, and my assigned mentor as well as the CoopZone network helped guide me through it. Thank you!"  Rick Juliusson, FreeRange Consulting, BC

"What I like about the program:

• The webinars and online presentations, and the opportunity to connect with others across the country involved in the same work.
• The mentor element is great it’s been wonderful to have access to (my mentor’s) wealth of knowledge and perspectives.
• Access to the CoopZone listserv & tele-learning sessions has been good, too.
• The wonderfully curated and assembled reading materials.
• Learning together with great people–the director, cohort and mentors.”  Zoë Creighton, Upper Columbia Co-op Council​, BC

12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time

This is an information webinar for those who are thinking about taking one of the courses through the CoopZone On-line Training Program. This webinar is open to anyone. 

Please RSVP to Hazel Corcoran (hazel at canadianworker.coop) by the day prior. You will receive the dial-in information by the start of the day of the call. (If you do not receive it by then, please write again at that time.) 

CoopZone offers various levels of training:

• The Introduction to Co-op Development course is appropriate for people interested in understanding the types and roles of co-ops and the basic co-op development process but who will not be active developers; it lasts half as many weeks as Foundations, and it runs from late October through March; 
• The Foundations Program course lasts for one year (mid-October - May).  This level is designed for individuals who are in the position of advising groups interested in exploring the creation of a co-operative enterprise;
• The Advanced Program lasts for two years and both years will be offered each year if there is sufficient demand. This level is designed for people who seek to provide full development services to co-operatives.

All of these on-line courses are designed to fit around a full-time job (a few hours per week). There is a new Course Director, Eric Tusz-King. Experienced co-op developers provide mentoring to students.

To learn more about this course and obtain the application form, please go to: www.coopzone.coop/courses or write to Eric Tusz-King at: CoopZoneTraining at gmail.com.

Download the Introductory Course Brochure

Here's what some of the students have had to say:

"The course is concise, informative and interactive. Mentors and course director are very knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, approachable and helpful. The readings and tools were very useful."   Billy Granger, SEED Winnipeg

"I would absolutely recommend the CoopZone program to anybody interested. The course is pretty amazing in the way that it creates a common community amongst us aspiring co-op developers and several fully established and tremendously experienced ones. The instructors are great, and the mentoring system gives me the chance to have hours of one-on-one time with an expert in my desired field."  Joel Ratcliffe, Ontario

"After working and consulting with non-profits for over 20 years, Co-op Zone training has given me the understanding and tools to finally be able to work with co-ops. During the course I had 4  groups engage me to help start or transition their co-op, and my assigned mentor as well as the CoopZone network helped guide me through it. Thank you!"  Rick Juliusson, FreeRange Consulting, BC

"What I like about the program:

• The webinars and online presentations, and the opportunity to connect with others across the country involved in the same work.
• The mentor element is great it’s been wonderful to have access to (my mentor’s) wealth of knowledge and perspectives.
• Access to the CoopZone listserv & tele-learning sessions has been good, too.
• The wonderfully curated and assembled reading materials.
• Learning together with great people–the director, cohort and mentors.”  Zoë Creighton, Upper Columbia Co-op Council​, BC

September 26-30, 2016 | Toronto, Canada

The inaugural Community Change Institute is designed to be a truly transformational learning experience, bringing you the latest in community change with top speakers, an amazing faculty and over 40 workshops in the areas of: 

• Collective Impact
• Collaborative Leadership
• Community Innovation
• Community Engagement
• Evaluating Community Impact

Their roster of keynote speakers will be joining them in the vibrant City of Toronto. This is one experience you will not want to miss!

Register for the Community Change Institute

A Transformative Learning Experience

This event has been designed to facilitate opportunities to learn together and create a co-generative space for learning. The event curriculum offers you an opportunity to dive deeply into key streams of learning that are foundational to effective community change. Their keynote speakers, and corresponding case studies, offer the opportunity to explore new and emerging ideas and consider how they can be put into action.

A roster of forty workshops will bring you the latest thinking and action in community change. Each workshop is led by a member of Tamarack’s faculty team and offers you the opportunity to custom design an individual learning plan that is tailored to your needs. Learn more about our workshops. Enjoy time in learning commons with artists, entertainers, poets and musicians. Explore the City during evening tours. Take advantage of the hotel’s amazing pool and fitness centre or join them for daily yoga and guided walks. Also, be sure to attend our Thursday night party. It is legendary.

The Speakers

	Severn Cullis-Suzuki International activist and author brings her ideas of what it will take to save the world.		Roger Martin  Best-selling author and one of Canada's top business and design thinkers.
	Frances Westley Globally recognized social innovation genius and best-selling author.		Stephen Patrick Top executive advancing Collective Impact for youth innovation.

Who Will Be There?

Tamarack Institute is recognized for its powerful learning events, hosting over 4500 learners from across Canada and the world for the last 10 years. This year, they have been inspired to re-think and re-build our annual five-day learning event and this is one experience you will not want to miss. 

A wide range of community change leaders from all sectors will be joining them to learn together and to share their insights and ideas about community change. Space is limited to 250 leaders and change makers, like yourself, seeking to advance the art of community change.Join Tamarack!

Disruptive Leadership Needed

These are chaotic times for communities. Many of the systems are showing signs of failure. The economy is robust for some but inequality is growing - many people are unable to stay healthy or meet their most basic needs.

Changes in the environment are presenting us with unprecedented challenges. Cities of the future are not waiting for others to solve these issues for them; they are tackling them head on. The latest ideas in community change are recognized as holding promise in providing these cities with new ways to successfully innovate. Bring Your Leadership.

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