Cooperative Roots: Understanding the Co-op Model, Difference, and Identity

This training is designed for employees of cooperatives seeking to deepen their understanding of the cooperative model. Participants will explore the unique aspects of cooperatives, including:

• Different types of co-ops and their representation in Wisconsin and the U.S.
• The reasons people form cooperatives and the benefits they provide to members, customers, and communities.
• How cooperatives differ from other business models and how to effectively communicate the "cooperative difference."

By the end of this training, attendees will have a stronger grasp of the cooperative identity and its impact on communities and economies.

Schedule:

• December 5, 2024, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. CT: Cooperatives: what they are and why they emerge

• December 12, 2024, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. CT: The cooperative difference in action

Host or Publisher UW Center for Cooperatives