Advanced Co-op Developer Training in Winnipeg June 11-12-13, 2008

Devco, a British Columbia-based consulting worker co-op with many years of experience, is pleased to announce an Advanced Co-op Developer Training session in Winnipeg (location to be confirmed). The session is a second presentation of the very successful and well-received workshop delivered in February.
The three-day session will be delivered in Winnipeg on June 11-12-13, 2008 by experienced co-op developers Melanie Conn and Marty Frost.  
This will be a valuable opportunity for participants to gain more knowledge about the development of cooperatives and to increase their skill in assisting potential co-op groups.  The training is designed for those whose work now involves co-op development or is anticipated to in the future, e.g. in government, Community Futures Corporation, credit union or co-operative, non-profit organization, or independent consultancy, and who have attended some form of basic/introductory training about co-ops and co-op development.
The content explores essential topics for effective cooperative development in Manitoba including group formation and support issues, capitalization options, legal requirements, governance structures, operational planning and implementation.
A detailed outline is posted at http://www.devco.coop
Tuition per person is $450 (plus GST) which includes all course materials and mid-morning and afternoon refreshment breaks. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and meals. There is a limited bursary pool.