 Young co-operators have been key stakeholders in co-operatives for many generations, and there has been a history of youth involvement which has changed and evolved over time. As the CCA and co-operators across Canada celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2009, CCA made a commitment to develop a Youth Action Strategy as one of the major initiatives shaping the centenary celebrations. The commitment to develop a Youth Action Strategy looks to the future, increasing the awareness and participation among young Canadians in co-operatives.
Some of the next steps that CCA will be undertaking to develop a National Youth Action Strategy are:
- Developing a National Youth Caucus. This group will be comprised of young Canadians, co-operative and credit union organizations for across the country, Youth Program Managers from some of the provincial associations and co-operative academics.
- Connecting through technology... we will want to hear from young people, connect with young people and utilize technology to our advantage-across time and geography.
- Build on the recommendations and feedback that was provided at the 2008 CCA Youth Forum and Joint Youth Congress with le Conseil canadien de la coopération et de la mutualité
Click here for links to resources for young co-operators.
For more information, please contact:
Tanya Gracie
Program Officer, Member Services
Canadian Co-operative Association
tanya.gracie@coopscanada.coop
613-238-6711 ext 243 |
