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title: Education
date: '2025-06-24'
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description: "Educational resources, courses, and learning materials for Exit to Community"
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## Learning Pathways

**Getting Started**
- [E2C Primer](/resources/e2c-primer/) - Comprehensive introduction to Exit to Community concepts
- Overview of cooperative governance models
- Understanding legal structures and requirements

**For Founders and Organizations**
- Assessing readiness for E2C transition
- Community engagement strategies
- Financial planning for ownership transition
- Legal frameworks and implementation

**For Communities and Users**
- Rights and responsibilities in community ownership
- Democratic governance participation
- Understanding cooperative economics

## Case Study Learning

**Real-World Examples**
- [Browse all case studies](/case-studies/) to learn from actual E2C transitions
- Industry-specific examples across tech, media, and social platforms
- Lessons learned from successful and challenging transitions

**Legal Framework Examples**
- [Explore legal snippets](/legal-snippets/) for practical documentation
- Bylaws, governance structures, and policy templates
- Multi-jurisdictional approaches and considerations

## Educational Partnerships

**Academic Collaborations**
- Research partnerships with universities
- Student projects and thesis opportunities  
- Faculty resources for cooperative economics courses

**Professional Development**
- Workshops for lawyers, consultants, and advisors
- Training for organizational development professionals
- Certification programs for E2C specialists

## Tools and Templates

**Planning Resources**
- E2C readiness assessment frameworks
- Community engagement toolkits
- Transition timeline templates
- Governance structure guides

**Implementation Support**
- Legal document templates
- Financial modeling resources
- Communication strategy guides
- Stakeholder mapping tools

## Research and Publications

**Academic Resources**
- Working papers on community ownership models
- Economic analysis of cooperative transitions
- Comparative studies across industries and regions
- Policy recommendations and advocacy resources

## Community Learning

**Peer Networks**
- Connect with other organizations exploring E2C
- Mentorship opportunities with successful transitions
- Regular webinars and discussion forums
- Regional meetups and conferences

## Get Involved

Ready to learn more? [Contact us](/contact/) about educational opportunities, or [share your story](/add-your-story/) to contribute to the E2C learning community.