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  Keystone Development Center

​KDC’s Co-op Academy

Building a strong, democratic local economy.
Calling ALL Cooperators!
Apply Today!
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This virtual 8-session education and technical assistance program is designed for teams of cooperative board leaders, steering committees and staff of cooperative businesses 
from emerging, start-up and established cooperatives within any industry. The Co-op Academy is designed for teams working together on a single business between sessions. We're looking for strong teams with a mix of talents and experience.  The application process is competitive and open to a limited number of teams.

Registration Cost is $100 per participant, capped at $300 per team and includes full membership. Scholarships are available. Apply for a scholarship here.


All sessions will be held Wednesdays at 6PM and will last approximately 90 minutes.
-  September 23, 2020
-  October 28, 2020
-  December 2, 2020
-  January 27, 2021
**BONUS SESSION ~ February 24, 2021**
-  March 24, 2021
-  April 28, 2021
-  May 26, 2021
-  June 23, 2021

All sessions will be recorded and recordings will be made available to participants. However, we strongly suggest participating in the live session when able.

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Topics
  • An Introduction to Cooperatives
  • Engaging Members
  • Cooperative Governance & Leadership
  • Business Planning
  • Legal Cooperative Structures
  • Financing Your Project
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing & Branding

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Applicant Criteria
  • Each team must have a minimum of two participants.
  • Each team member must complete the application form.
  • Each applicant must commit to the entire 8 sessions. Sessions will be recorded.
  • Teams must consist of members, board members, and (or) staff from an emerging, start-up or established cooperative. 
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For more information please contact:
Autumn Vogel - autumn@kdc.coop
or
​Call main office at 717-792-2163
Apply Today!
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Email: ​info@kdc.coop
​Phone: 
717-792-2163
108F. N Reading Rd, Suite 200
Ephrata, PA 17522

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KDC is supported through grants from the USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant program. ​
​USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. To learn more, please visit www.usda.gov

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  • Home
  • Join Our Team
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Partners
    • In the Press
    • Annual Reports
    • KDC Bylaws
  • Services
    • Leadership Education
    • Intensive Technical Assistance
    • Funding Your Project
    • IT Support
  • Clients
    • Client List
    • Client Highlights
    • Client Biographies
    • Map of Cooperatives
  • Updates
    • Join Our Newsletter!
  • Resources
    • About Co-ops
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • KDC Sequence of Events
    • Rural & Urban Food Systems
    • Small Meat Processing
    • Home Care Cooperatives
  • Contact
    • Request Assistance
  • KDC News