MNCEO Employee Ownership Ambassador Program
Join our Comprehensive Course on Employee Ownership
Register below to join our August cohort on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 1pm CST or our September cohort on the 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26nd at 1pm CST.
MNCEO is pleased to offer an ambassador program for people who want a deep understanding of employee ownership. Within this program, you will learn from people currently involved in employee-owned organizations, network with other participants, and become empowered to apply new knowledge and tools to your existing clients and services.
Who is This Program For?
This program is for people who work with businesses – service providers, legal professionals, economic development teams, CPAs, and financial advisors – and need deeper Employee Ownership knowledge to best serve their clients.
Economic Development
You will gain crucial insights into how employee ownership can serve as a powerful tool for local economic stabilization and revitalization that fosters community wealth.
Business Service Providers
You will discover strategies to enhance your service offerings by incorporating employee ownership solutions, which add value to your services and help set your clients apart in competitive markets.
Legal Professionals
You will deepen your understanding of the legal frameworks surrounding employee ownership, enabling you to offer more comprehensive advice and services to your clients.
Financial Advisors
You will learn about the unique financial opportunities provided by employee ownership models, empowering you to provide innovative solutions to your wealth management clients.
Ambassador Program Logistics
Efficiently organized learning modules enable you to work through portions of the program at your own pace, while still benefiting from live virtual meetings.
4 WEEK PROGRAM
Succinct modules allow you to finish the entire program in just four weeks.
VIRTUAL WEEKLY MEETINGS
Meet alongside your fellow cohort members, learning from them as well as from employee ownership experts.
8 HOURS IN TOTAL
Plan to dedicate about 8 hours to the program for maximum success. The course consists of four, 1-hour virtual meetings with additional individual learning modules.
What You’ll Learn
Gain in-depth knowledge about Employee Ownership and the different forms EO can take, including traditional Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) structures, Worker Cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). Learn about each structure and how they uniquely benefit businesses and communities.
Benefits of Employee Ownership
Protect jobs: EO companies contribute to job security by providing a stable ownership structure that focuses on employee welfare and longevity, rather than short-term gains, reducing the likelihood of layoffs during economic downturns.
Increase community wealth: By allowing employees to become owners, EO spreads out wealth-building opportunities across the workforce, leading to more robust local economies and enhanced community well-being.
Create a more vibrant, inclusive economy: EO paves the way for a diverse economic landscape by ensuring employees from all walks of life have an opportunity to own a stake in the organization, contributing to economic equality and inclusion.
Different forms of Employee Ownership
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP): AnESOP is a retirement benefit plan that provides employees with an ownership interest in the organization. This arrangement encourages increased productivity and loyalty as employees work to improve the organization’s performance as well as their own financial futures.
Worker Cooperatives: Worker cooperatives are democratically run organizations that are owned and governed by their employees. Each employee has an equal vote in major decisions, aligning organizational success with employee welfare and engagement.
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs): EOTs are designed to hold a controlling interest in a company for the benefit of its employees, combining the benefits of traditional ownership with a focus on long-term employee welfare and company success, without requiring individual employees to buy shares directly.
Join the Program Today!
We look forward to welcoming you into the MNCEO Employee Ownership Ambassador Program. The start date for our next cohort has not been announced yet but please reach out to MNCEO Executive Director, Kirsten Kennedy, at kkennedy@MNCEO.org with any additional questions.
Additional Questions? Reach out to Executive Director, Kirsten Kennedy, at kkennedy@MNCEO.org.
PROGRAM FAQs
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Further information to come on the expense of this program. Please get in touch to learn more.
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Participants should plan to dedicate approximately 8 hours over the 4 weeks of the program. This includes both the interactive virtual weekly meetings and time spent on individual learning modules.
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This program is designed for anyone working with businesses, including service providers, legal professionals, economic development teams, and financial advisors. If you seek a deeper understanding of employee ownership to better serve your clients, you are welcome to join this program.
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The virtual weekly meetings serve as a platform for participants to engage directly with employee ownership experts and fellow cohorts. These sessions are designed to deepen understanding, discuss real-life applications, and address any questions in a collaborative environment.
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Yes! This program is structured to provide a comprehensive overview of employee ownership, including ESOPs, Worker Cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), making it suitable for beginners as well as those looking to expand their existing knowledge.
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As an ambassador, you will be empowered with the knowledge and tools to leverage employee ownership as a strategy for job security, wealth distribution, and economic inclusivity within the clientele you serve. This can enhance your professional value by enabling you to offer innovative solutions that support the growth and stability of businesses in your community.
