Worker-Owned Business Program
We work hard for our money. Whether we spend long days in the Homestead heat, or countless hours keeping our homes and businesses clean — workers like us make this city thrive.
At Catalyst Miami, we believe employees deserve more: better wages, safer conditions, and a future we can shape together.
Our Worker-Owned Business Program helps residents learn about and create worker cooperatives.
Cooperatives benefit everyone involved by giving employees real decision-making power, shared profits, and the chance to build lasting community wealth.
*Scroll down to learn more and apply for our next academy.*
Why choose a Worker-Owned Business?




Academy Application
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Our academy provides education about co-ops and the support you need to launch your own, alongside others from your community.
You’ll learn:
- Benefits of cooperative ownership
- Management skills
- Financial tools
- And more
Learn more
"More worker-owners in the U.S. means better pay, benefits and workplaces... When low-wage workers become worker-owners, their income is 22% higher and their individual wealth increases by 17%, as compared to their non-owner peers."
- Project Equity (opens in a new tab)
We’re catalyzing a local economy that benefits everyone by building an ecosystem of worker-owned businesses.
Helpful links:
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Download our flyer in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole to learn more about the impact of our program. (These links open as PDFs.)
- Click here to learn more about worker cooperatives. (Opens in a new tab)
For more information, email our Senior Director of Worker-Owned Businesses, Shayna Johnson, at [email protected].