The Second Cohort for Taking Ownership begins in late September and continues through regularly scheduled online sessions through March 2027. Register by September 15!
By joining Taking Ownership,
you will…
learn skills to help you participate more fully on your co-op board
get inspired by stories from worker co-ops going through similar challenges
dig into how things could be different and figure out what you want to do about it
alongside…
leaders in the cooperative ecosystem
a supportive peer group of new board members
and leave with…
a deeper understanding of power systems at your co-op
stronger business fundamentals
connections to co-ops across the US
Course format
Online sessions are accessible to worker co-ops based in the United States.
Each session is facilitated and lasts two hours. Sessions are held twice monthly.
One session per month is instructional and interactive and will be recorded.
The other sessions will be centered around discussions and activities, live participation only. These sessions are peer-focused deep dives into the specifics of your co-op.
Dates and Times
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30 PM Eastern.
Governance Unit: October 13 & 27, November 10 & 24, December 8 & 22, 2026
Finance Unit: TBD Jan - March.
Read the Taking Ownership overview and FAQ
Interested in learning more?
Learn more about the program, ask questions and get to know one of our facilitators.
Meet your facilitators
Vermont Employee Ownership Center
Pricing
Pay $1,400 per co-op + $100 per participant
Financial aid is available if cost is a barrier for participants from Vermont. Registration must be received by September 1 for consideration for Vermont scholarship. Grant funds are available for participants from Massachusetts. See FAQ for limited information about more scholarship and grant opportunities in the Northeast.
Registration and first session
Register by September 15, 2026.
Orientation session will be Tuesday September 29, 2026, 3:30-5:30 Eastern.
All other sessions will be Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm Eastern Time.