From ce2bba506b84f0520cb4eaac1e8f14a58b96a2e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Louise Scott Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:57:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update join.md --- join.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/join.md b/join.md index 6025a5d..c3281c6 100644 --- a/join.md +++ b/join.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ append_email_form: true Our vision is a fairer world in which wealth and resources are distributed to the people who need them rather than those best able to take them. -Co-operative Technologists (CoTech) are members of [workers.coop](https://www.workers.coop/) — to join CoTech you need to first [join workers.coop](https://www.workers.coop/join/). +Co-operative Technologists (CoTech) are part of [workers.coop](https://www.workers.coop/) — to join CoTech you need to first [join workers.coop](https://www.workers.coop/join/). ## Why join CoTech? From f63f6b3fe267dfd4aab562bd18d7a1cc14803f61 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Louise Scott Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:01:50 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update join.md --- join.md | 19 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/join.md b/join.md index c3281c6..4b6b1d6 100644 --- a/join.md +++ b/join.md @@ -16,10 +16,10 @@ As an existing tech worker cooperative there are many reasons why you might want ### 1. More work and better business Joining the CoTech network will allow you to: -* get referrals from other members, -* collaborate or partner on projects, -* supplement your team with skills that you don’t have, -* meet the needs of your own clients. +* get referrals from other members +* collaborate or partner on projects +* supplement your team with skills that you don’t have +* meet the needs of your own clients Being part of a larger network can increase your own reputation as a business and value proposition that will enable you to win work and grow your business. @@ -35,16 +35,17 @@ Sharing skills and knowledge helps us all to be more efficient and reduce the li ### 3. More support and a better network You will join a friendly and welcoming network of co-operative businesses and people. We support each other through -* regular meetups and workshops, -* peer-to-peer mentoring and shadowing, -* access to private threads on our community forum, -* co-working opportunities, +* in person gatherings and workshops +* regular online drop-ins +* peer-to-peer mentoring and shadowing +* access to private threads on our community forum +* co-working opportunities Meeting like minded people is a crucial aspect of building trust and solidarity within the network and will provide a vital support network of like-minded individuals for your co-op. ## Who can join? -To join CoTech you need to [join workers.coop](https://www.workers.coop/join/) and be a worker owned co-operative providing digital or technical services in the UK. +To join CoTech you need to be a worker owned co-operative providing digital or technical services in the UK and [join workers.coop](https://www.workers.coop/join/). For more details on who can join and how to join, please see the wiki pages linked to below: