Paid Childcare Co-op Workshops in Anchorage!
August 28, 2025
Anchorage needs more affordable, high-quality childcare — and more empowered childcare providers.
YWCA Alaska, in partnership with First Entrepreneur LLC, is launching a 10-class training series to teach participants how to start and run a worker-owned childcare cooperative.
YWCA Alaska, in partnership with First Entrepreneur LLC, is launching a 10-class training series to teach participants how to start and run a worker-owned childcare cooperative.
This free workshop series begins Saturday, September 20th and will meet every Saturday for 10 weeks. Each participant will receive a $100 stipend per class — that’s up to $1,000 for completing the program.
Participants will learn:
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Cooperative business basics (Co-op 101)
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Childcare licensing requirements & quality standards
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How to create a business plan and secure funding
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Strategies for shared ownership, governance, and profit-sharing
Who should apply?
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Aspiring childcare providers or educators
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Parents or caregivers
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Community members passionate about improving childcare access
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Anyone interested in starting a purpose-driven, cooperative business
📍 Location: Anchorage (in-person)
📅 Start Date: Saturday, September 20th
💵 Cost: Free + $100 stipend per class attended
📅 Start Date: Saturday, September 20th
💵 Cost: Free + $100 stipend per class attended
We’d love your help sharing this opportunity with your networks.
A flyer with a hyperlink to our website and application form is attached for easy forwarding.
A flyer with a hyperlink to our website and application form is attached for easy forwarding.
👉 For more information and to apply: Childcare Cooperative Workshop – YWCA Alaska
Contact:
YWCA Alaska
ywcaoffice@ywcaak.org
