KDC's Co-op Academy



Keystone Development Center’s Co-op Academy combines cooperative education and technical assistance designed for teams of people considering or committed to worker or member ownership of a business. Whether you’re a start-up or a group of employees working with your employer to convert a business to a cooperative, Co-op Academy will prepare you for that. Businesses can be in any industry! 

Successful completion of Co-op Academy will result in your laying the foundation for a viable cooperative business. The program is designed for teams working together on a single cooperative business and is best  for committed teams with a mix of talents and experience. The application process will evaluate your team’s readiness and will be your initial collaboration with KDC.

Registration cost is a $100 deposit per participant, capped at $300 per team. Upon successful completion of the program, your deposit will be returned. If payment of a $100 deposit presents a hardship, please note that in the registration window.
KDC's 2022 Co-op Academy  Schedule

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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Applicant Criteria
  • Each team must have a minimum of 2 participants.
  • Each team member must complete the application form.
  • Each applicant must commit to attend all 8 sessions. Sessions will be recorded for future reference, but live participation is highly encouraged. 
  • Each team must consist of members, board members, and/or staff from an emerging start-up, a converting business, or an established cooperative.
  • Participants must sign a participant agreement and attend an informational session on September 28. Arrangements can be made to accommodate schedule conflicts for the information session. 
  • Participants must pay a deposit of $100 (capped at $300 per team) to be reimbursed upon successful completion of the program. Scholarships are available if paying the deposit presents a hardship.
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For more information please contact:
Autumn Vogel - autumn@kdc.coop 
​Or call the main office at 717-792-2163

Apply Today!