Co-Operative College

Who's in the mood for an inspiring post this Friday afternoon? ⤵️
These women are all genocide survivors, all rape survivors and all absolutely amazing. They've formed a co-operative to learn to trust again, support one another and to try work their way out of poverty ☺
They named the co-operative ‘Buranga’ in Kinyarwanda (Rwanda’s native language) which means ‘beauty.’ Swipe left for a look at some of the fantastic items they make 🇷🇼... . Our colleague Andrea is out in Rwanda delivering 'Train the Trainer' sessions at the moment and took these fab images. It's all part of our work with We Are Tearfund- look out for more updates over the next few days.
You can also read more about the project here - http://bit.ly/RwandaColl - why not share the post and help us spread the message!
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This time tomorrow our live Twitter Q&A will have started! If you can't make it then why not submit your questions in advance - see all the details of how you can't get involved here http://bit.ly/CoopCollChat

Last week we released details of the PgC Co-operative Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship course that we've partnered with Sheffield Hallam University and Co-operative Management Education at Sobey School of Business to create.
You may have seen the advert in Stir To Action magazine, but there's no need to worry if you didn't ,as you'll find all the information below 👇
... The course starts in January 2019 and we can't wait for such an exciting, brand new programme to begin!
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Did you miss the news about our Together Enterprise Project last week? Well worry not, as our Funding and Partnerships Officer Paul has written this great blog all about it.

There's just over an hour to go until our 24 hour fundraising appeal closes.
If you're feeling euphoric from the football, why not spread the good vibes and help us to continue transforming lives here in the UK and across the globe. 🙂⚽️

⏰Don't forget to set an alarm for midday tomorrow, as that's when we're launching our 24 hour fundraising appeal to celebrate the International Day of Co-operatives.
Take a look below at how you can get involved.

Here's the news you've all been waiting for - we're thrilled to announce the launch of our Together Enterprise project as part of our Co-operatives Fortnight celebrations 🎉 . The project, funded by the Co-op, will see 14 Drake Street in Rochdale transformed into an enterprise hub, offering young people the support and opportunity to set up their own co-operative business 💻
Ahead of the launch, we asked what businesses they'd like to see in their town. You can also read more about the project here http://bit.ly/CoopTog

As we gear up for our 24hr fundraising appeal this Saturday, take a look at this fantastic blog from our Vice Principal Cilla Ross.
It highlights the life changing difference our work in Sri Lanka has made and how there's still more to do http://bit.ly/CollDiff

This is just an empty shop, right?
Wrong!
Until recently it was home to the longest established family business in Rochdale (1903!) and we've got some very exciting news about the future of the building to share with you on Thursday.
... Can you guess what it might be? 🤔
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Take a look at this fantastic blog from Co-op Foundation which features our very own Youth Co-operative Action project!

Today marks the start of week 2 in Co-operatives Fortnight and the start of a week long look at our international projects. They take place all over the world including Sri Lanka, Zambia and Malawi. See the difference we make here http://bit.ly/IntColle #coopdifference

📣JOB VACANCY ALERT 📣
We're looking for a Learning and Development Co-ordinator to join the team.
This Co-operatives Fortnight, join us and be part of our #coopdifference!
... Tag a friend that you think would be interested in the comments below and help us by sharing the post far and wide!
Get all the details here 👇
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The theme of this year's Co-operatives Fortnight is all about demonstrating the #coopdifference that you and your co-op makes.
We couldn't make the impact we do without the support of our members, and we need many more to help us achieve our vision of building a fairer world for all.
This Co-operatives Fortnight, join up and help us to continue transforming lives here in the UK and across the world http://bit.ly/CoopCollMember

It's here - co-operatives fortnight starts today! 🙌
During this first week, we'll be shining the spotlight on some of our UK projects, including our Youth Co-operative Action work supported by @Coop_Foundation and the #iwill Fund. 👉 http://bit.ly/CollYouthLon #coopdifference

With just two days to go until co-operatives fortnight, take a look below at what we'll be talking about and how you can get involved

We're extremely proud to be hosting one of these free events here at college HQ. Spaces are very limited, so book your place now to make sure you don't miss out.

What makes co-operative leaders different? What's unique about their style that allows them to thrive in democratic organisations?
Get the answers to these questions and more in our Behaving as a Co-operative Leader workshop, just one of the many events we're running here at the college this summer! http://bit.ly/LeaderCo

So proud of our range of workshops and e Learning