The Second Cohort for Taking Ownership began in late September and continues with regularly scheduled online sessions through March 2027.
Finance Unit from January - March. Register by December 15 to receive financial assistance and pay less than full cost and by December 31st if you are paying full cost!
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 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15, 2026
Finance Unit: Tuesdays (might change) provisionally January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16, March 2 & 16.
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 $700 per co-op + $100 per participant
Financial aid is available if cost is a barrier for participants. Registration must be received by December 15 for consideration.
Registration and first session
Register by December 31st if paying full cost, December 15th if needing financial assistance.
Sessions will be Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm Eastern Time.