Spring into co-operation!

• Apply by May 31 for online, part-time graduate programs
• Credit union leadership program June 2-7 in Halifax
• Co-op governance short course June 10 in Halifax
• New education bursary for Co-operators Young Leaders Award alumni

Apply by May 31 for online, part-time graduate business programs in co-operative management

Applications are open for our Certificate (10 months), Graduate Diploma (16 months) and Masters (3 years) in co-op and credit union management. Our programs are designed for working professionals in the co-op sector. Use your co-op as a living lab and deepen your understanding of the co-op enterprise model as a people-centred, collectively owned and democratic enterprise. Experience education in a co-operative learning environment and join a vibrant peer network of co-op leaders committed to growing the co-operative economy! If you're considering, don't hesitate to reach out! Join an information webinar to learn more.

Credit union leadership program June 2-7 in Halifax

Join us June 2-7 in Halifax for Canada Development Education (CanadaDE). CanadaDE is an immersive international leadership program by and for credit union professionals who want to build their credit unions as community impact institutions by elevating well-being, equity, belonging and sustainability. Learn strategies that will expand your credit union's value proposition. Join an international network of certified Development Educators and continue on the path toward the esteemed ICUDE designation! Seats are limited! Register while they last!

Exciting new partnership with

Co-operators Young Leaders Award

We're thrilled to partner with the Co-operators Young Leaders Award (CYLA) to deliver co-op education to emerging leaders! A joint effort of Co-operators and Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, CYLA is a 12-month leadership program that exposes young leaders to the Canadian co-operative movement and equips them with knowledge, skills and networks to make a lasting impact in their co-op, community and career. This year's cohort will join us for our pre-CMC Congress short course on co-op governance! CYLA has also launched an alumni bursary so that each year an alumni can enroll in our Certificate in Co-operative Management to further their co-operative education journey! We appreciate this partnership.

Meet Kirstie Boyette, Associate Director, Cooperative Development Foundation, and Graduate Diploma student

"My journey at [the Centre] began with a short course, then the Certificate program, and now the Graduate Diploma program. I found myself coming back year after year because of the high calibre of instruction, content, and support that I have received. The program has provided me with knowledge and tools that I have been able to apply almost immediately to my work in co-operative philanthropy, education, and development allowing me to contribute more deeply to my organizations with greater confidence. The program was the next step that I needed to reaffirm my commitment to incubate, replicate, and elevate co-operatives to build a more inclusive economy and future."

Pre-CMC Congress co-operative governance short course

Planning to attend Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada 2024 Congress June 11-13 in Halifax? Don't miss our pre-Congress short course on June 10! This short course will focus on co-op governance practice as democratic, people-centred, and transformational. Explore co-op governance systems fit for co-op values, member-ownership and democratic control. Consider ways to build alignment between your co-op's governance system and your co-op's complex purpose, vision, goals and member and community needs. New and seasoned co-operators from all types of co-ops and sectors are welcome! Register today!

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The International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary's University is located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and never surrendered territory of the Mi'kmaq. The Mi'kmaq have stewarded these lands since time immemorial. It is covered by the 18th Century Peace and Friendship Treaties. We are Treaty People.