Touchstone Energy’s Learning and Leadership Center empowers every cooperative employee with on‑demand, virtual and in‑person opportunities to grow skills, build confidence and excel on their own schedule.  Our comprehensive programs help cultivate the next generation of leaders while enhancing performance across the organization.

Choose between On-Demand, Virtual, or In-Person programs, or view all resources below.

 

Upcoming Events and Featured Resources

 

Research Town Hall: Wednesday, August 12 at 2 PM ET

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Co-ops can now access our new, enhanced reporting and benchmarking tools. Designed to elevate the member experience while reducing research costs, these services provide data to help co-ops understand performance, benchmark against peers, and identify opportunities for improvement. 

Register Here.

SHiNE Town Hall: Thursday, August 20 at 2 PM ET (Webinar)

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Whether you have a design question, need guidance on using specific features, or simply want to see what’s new, this session is a great opportunity to get expert insights and stay up to date. 

Register here.

LinkedIn Learning: AI Role Play to Practice Tough Conversations

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With AI Role Play, you can practice difficult conversations in a safe environment and receive personalized feedback on your responses. Build skills in coaching, conflict resolution, customer service, and more, immediately applying what you learn on the job.

Click here to explore scenarios.

Save the Date for NEXT 2027: February 1 - 3 (Amelia Island, Florida)

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The NEXT Conference is where co-ops and businesses meet. You’ll be immersed in everything from industry trends and emerging technologies to best practice sharing and valuable on-the-job intangibles. Repeat attendees and survey feedback confirms the value of the NEXT for professional development and networking.

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On-Demand

LinkedIn Learning

Gain unlimited access to thousands of expert-led courses through LinkedIn Learning, empowering cooperative employees to continuously build skills and advance their careers.

New: Member Satisfaction & Benchmarking Services

Leverage member satisfaction insights and industry benchmarking data to better understand member needs, measure performance, and identify opportunities to enhance engagement.

SHiNE Best Practices

Access proven strategies, case studies, and customized to enhance your cooperative's website.

Playbooks and Energy Articles

Access a curated library of playbooks, guides, and energy industry articles to support informed decision-making and inspire new ideas.

Admire and Acquire

Discover and adapt proven ideas from across the cooperative network by exploring successful campaigns, creative assets, and best practices that can be customized for your organization.

Association of National Advertisers

Access exclusive ANA resources, training, webinars, research, and industry best practices to strengthen your marketing expertise and stay ahead of emerging trends.

 

Virtual

Service Excellence (Virtual)

This virtual training is a flexible learning option that equips your employees with the skills and strategies needed to enhance member engagement and satisfaction. This session provides an accessible way for employees to build service excellence skills while fostering a culture where they feel empowered and motivated.

SHiNE Town Hall Library

View our recent SHiNE Town Halls via our collection on LinkedIn Learning.

Educational Webinars

Touchstone Energy educational webinars provide convenient access to insights on programs, services, research, and best practices designed to help cooperatives enhance member satisfaction, strengthen engagement, and build a stronger future.

Archived Webinars

Access a library of recorded webinars covering key topics for electric cooperative professionals. Learn at your own pace with expert-led sessions focused on leadership, communication, member engagement, workplace skills, and industry best practices, all available anytime through LinkedIn Learning.

 

In-Person

Service Excellence

Service Excellence is a comprehensive training program that equips your employees with the skills needed to increase member engagement and satisfaction.​ The program fosters a culture where your employees are motivated, and able to anticipate member needs, leading with a positive and proactive mindset.

NEXT Conference

The NEXT Conference is where co-ops and businesses meet. Attendees are immersed in everything from industry trends and emerging technologies to best practice sharing and valuable on-the-job intangibles. Repeat attendees and survey feedback confirms the value of the NEXT for professional development and networking.

Connect, PowerXchange, and Community Service Project

Strengthen your network and make a meaningful impact through Touchstone Energy's involvement at the Connect Conference and PowerXchange. These opportunities foster professional growth, relationship building, and cooperative values in action.

Cooperative Advantage Summit

The Cooperative Advantage Summit will feature valuable research takeaways focused on advancing your understanding of your members' satisfaction. More information coming soon.

Speakers Bureau

The Touchstone Energy team is available to speak at your events and meetings on how being part of this network gives you access to programs that help you strengthen your relationship with member-owners. Here is a list of available speakers for virtual and in-person and the topics they cover.

Business Member Summit

Discover the cooperative advantage at the Touchstone Energy Business Member Summit. Connect with industry experts and fellow business leaders, explore innovative solutions, and gain practical strategies to help your business succeed in an evolving energy landscape. More information coming soon.

Member Engagement & SHiNE Workshops

Learn strategies to strengthen member engagement and also to get the most out of the SHiNE website platform. These workshops provide practical guidance, best practices, and hands-on training to help cooperatives create engaging digital experiences, improve website performance, and better connect with their members.

Commitment to Community

This interactive two-hour workshop, coming soon in 2026, will help cooperative leaders strengthen community and economic development efforts by focusing on three key drivers of success: People, Power, and Progress. Participants will learn how to build meaningful partnerships, leverage community resources, and establish measurable goals that create lasting impact in their communities.

 

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