October 09, 12 pm - 1 pm
Could Worker-Owned Cooperatives Help Address Wisconsin's Respite Workforce Challenges?
Communities across Wisconsin are seeking innovative solutions to address ongoing respite workforce shortages. Worker-owned cooperatives offer one potential approach by giving workers shared ownership and decision-making responsibilities while creating opportunities for sustainable employment and community-based services.
Join RCAW for a webinar that explores how worker-owned cooperatives can be applied within the respite care field. National and Wisconsin experts will discuss cooperative business models, share practical examples, and highlight resources available to organizations, providers, and communities interested in exploring this approach.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar may be valuable for:
- Respite providers and provider agencies
- Community-based organizations
- ADRCs and aging network partners
- Disability and caregiver support organizations
- Workforce development professionals
- Community leaders and planners
- Anyone interested in innovative approaches to strengthening the respite workforce
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the key characteristics of worker-owned cooperatives.
- Explain how cooperative models may help address workforce recruitment and retention challenges.
- Identify examples of worker-owned cooperatives and lessons learned from their implementation.
- Locate resources and technical assistance for communities interested in exploring cooperative development.
October 09, 12 pm - 1 pm
