How many employees from one co-op can attend the training?

At this time, up to three people from one co-op can attend. This is in order to maximize meeting new people from other co-ops.

My co-op is not in Wisconsin, can I still attend?

At this time, this training is specifically for Wisconsin cooperators. We may consider expanding to other areas in the future depending on capacity.

Wednesday, October 22

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.

By UW Center for Cooperatives

Date and time

October 22 · 7:30am - October 29 · 9am PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

October 22

October 29

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cooperatives: what they are and why they emerge

In this session we will address the following topics: 1. The cooperative model and the wide range of cooperatives in Wisconsin. 2. The cooperative identity: definitions, values, and principles. 3. ...

About this event

Event lasts 7 days 1 hour

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:

October 22, 2025, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. CT: Why We Co-op

October 29, 2025, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. CT: The Cooperative Difference in Action

Organized by

UW Center for Cooperatives