Co-op Education
Why cooperative education?
Cooperative education is fundamental to upholding the core principles of cooperatives. It requires dedicated and ongoing efforts to guide prospective cooperative members through the stages of launching and sustaining a successful cooperative enterprise.
As Roy Morrison emphasized in We Build the Road As We Travel: Mondragon’s Cooperative Society, "Education is essential for fulfilling the basic cooperative principles. It is fundamentally important to devote sufficient human and economic resources to cooperative education, professional training, and general education of young people for the future."
Our Cooperative Education Initiatives
At the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center (RMEOC), we are committed to providing comprehensive cooperative education through various programs designed to foster understanding and implementation of cooperative principles:
Cooperative Academy
Cooperative Academy: Focuses on foundational cooperative principles, governance structures, and business planning.
Social Economy Academy: Explores the broader impact of cooperatives within the social economy, emphasizing sustainable and equitable business practices.
Drivers-Cooperative Academy: Specialized training for those interested in forming cooperatives within the transportation sector, addressing unique challenges and opportunities.
Monthly Workshops
Frequency: Conducted once a month.
These workshops provide a basic introduction to employee ownership (EO), covering essential concepts and practical steps. Each session includes a Q&A segment, allowing participants to engage directly with experts and clarify their queries.
Cooperative Academy
Frequency: Hosted every other month.
Featuring guest presenters with specialized knowledge in various aspects of employee ownership, these webinars delve deeper into specific topics, offering participants a more comprehensive understanding of EO practices.
For information on upcoming educational events, please visit our Events page.
Ready to Get Started?
Embarking on the journey to employee ownership begins with education. We invite you to subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on our programs, workshops, and webinars. Stay informed and take the first step toward empowering your business and community through cooperative education.