COOPERATIVE COOPERATIVE BUSINESS INSTITUTEBUSINESS INSTITUTE

FORMATFORMATRecruitment & schedulingRecruitment & scheduling13 Classes, 2 hours each, w/ homework13 Classes, 2 hours each, w/ homeworkPopular educationPopular educationFood & Child CareFood & Child CareEvening ClassesEvening ClassesConducted in English & SpanishConducted in English & SpanishPost-graduation planningPost-graduation planning

OrientationCo-op BasicsFrom Employee to Worker-OwnerDemocratic Decision-MakingGovernance & Worker Self-ManagementGreen Economy, Green CommunityMarketingAccounting BasicsFinancing & FinancialsBusiness Planning (2 classes)Forming a Cooperative in TexasEvaluation

TOPICSTOPICS

POST-GRADUATIONPOST-GRADUATION

ACHIEVEMENTSACHIEVEMENTS2 established worker cooperatives2 established worker cooperatives18 graduates, primarily women & people of color18 graduates, primarily women & people of colorHelped create over 10 jobsHelped create over 10 jobsLow-cost professional support for workersLow-cost professional support for workersCooperative NetworkingCooperative Networking

CHALLENGES/LESSONS CHALLENGES/LESSONS LEARNEDLEARNED

RecruitmentRecruitment LanguageLanguage Post GraduationPost Graduation Funding/FeesFunding/Fees Application Application

ProcessProcess HomeworkHomework PartnershipsPartnerships