Young Cooperators Network by Gemma Obeng https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq Supporting young cooperators through outreach, friendship, collaboration and knowledge sharing en-us 2022-02-09 15:22:14 UTC 2022-04-28 12:31:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Selling the co-op model to YP's daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2040139527 Creating easily distributable and digestible information about co-ops as an ethical and relevant alternative to mainstream business models. How do we encourage young people to see it as a viable option? Visiting co-op academies, colleges and universities with promo materials etc to intrigue and entice / signpost to next steps. What are the next steps? Hive introductory sessions? Steering group mentors?]]> 2022-02-10 12:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2040139527 Youth Summit daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2085983030 Youth summit - use YCN open planning session on the 29th to get ideas around what happens after the youth summit ]]> 2022-03-09 12:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2085983030 Lunch and Learn Events daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086051329 Guest speakers from Cooperatives share their stories with an open audience ]]> 2022-03-09 13:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086051329 Kitty's Launderette (Liverpool - Lunch and Learn example) daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086057559 Guest host Grace from KL spoke at the lunch and learn in January about her experiences and answered questions from those who attended. https://kittyslaunderette.org.uk/]]> 2022-03-09 13:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086057559 Solid Fund https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086061187 In 2021 we were funded by the Solid Fund to get thing up and running]]> 2022-03-09 13:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086061187 Worker Coop Weekend cooperate https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086066091 Gathering for 'worker cooperators' 

We have access to full bursaries!]]> 2022-03-09 13:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086066091 Developing a manifesto for youth cooperation? cooperate https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086066945 2022-03-09 13:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086066945 Building the YCN – TOGETHER! cooperate https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086071497 What does this look like?]]> 2022-03-09 13:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086071497 How the steering group currently works daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086075583 We currently have a group of experienced volunteer co-operators meeting monthly to run the steering group. From searching for funding to establishing an online presence and organising the 'Lunch and Learn' activities, the steering group currently run the YCN.

We are keen to grow the group! We need you to join and help us steer the ship. ]]> 2022-03-09 13:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2086075583 Lunch & Learn Feedback cooperate https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119207933 - Seen as invaluable by users
- Great way to connect with the coop movement
- Has led to communication / collaboration after the event ]]> 2022-03-29 12:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119207933 Future Lunch & Learns cooperate https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119209594 - Invite a greater variety of cooperators 
- Continue to revisit worker or housing coops 
- Reach out to international cooperators ]]> 2022-03-29 12:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119209594 Engaging more young people daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119220931 - You either know and are active or you don't
- Work needed to raise awareness on what's out there
- Promote as an alternative to corporate models and mainstream options
- Incentives? Revive the prize or come up with some more hooks to pitch to young people. Many young people do not need an incentive, the knowledge is a valuable alternative in itself
- Visit colleges/universities/youth groups and spread the word, call to action
- encourage young members to be advocates for the network, visits and talks
- YCN tool kit* - resources and aids for promotion and spreading the word]]> 2022-03-29 12:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119220931 Clear description of what the YCN is, who should be involved, why they should be involved and what they gain https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119221006 2022-03-29 12:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119221006 Big comms push (plan) to existing co-operatives needed daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119239213 - Gaining support from the wider movement 
- Raising awareness within the wider movement 
- Growing the steering group
- Using their platforms and profiles to promote YCN events and opportunities etc ]]> 2022-03-29 12:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119239213 In person visits to existing coops and social enterprises daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119246624 - Members of the steering group or advocates to visit existing coops to promote the network and headhunt young passionate cooperators to buy in and take on some leadership roles within the network]]> 2022-03-29 12:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119246624 running lunch and learns from existing coops? daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119253869 - blending the in person and online lunch and learns by running them live from coop work places 
- encouraging staff and members to join those calls ]]> 2022-03-29 12:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119253869 Appealing to larger established coops for funding daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119258922 - asking for small amounts of financial support from a number of coops to build a pot to pay for young YCN members to become cooperative leaders and take up roles within the steering group - secretary etc
- asking said coops to regularly promote using their social media platforms newsletter and blasts etc]]> 2022-03-29 12:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119258922 YCN should connect to other organizations and youth networks daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119267929 - Students for cooperation 
- Student coop homes 
- Woodcraft folk
- Co-operative college youth projects
Co-operative College international project links & networks
- Mid counties coop society YCN 

- European and international youth coop groups ]]> 2022-03-29 12:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119267929 Appealing to existing coops (such as Coop UK) daniel1570 https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119289386 - Appealing to coops UK to facilitate a call to arms throughout the coop movement to support the YCN and its goals - potentially ask them to pay and free up a member of staff to mentor/oversee the young leaders from the YCN (team of three - meeting monthly - sharing the load) ]]> 2022-03-29 13:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gemmaobeng/6zb5ctk8ezn2xmjq/wish/2119289386