Illinois Young Professionals Group

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) offers exclusive events and programs designed to elevate your career and connect with like-minded individuals.

Join the CU Reach movement and experience:

  • Engaging Conferences: Attend the Young Professionals Conference and CRASH the ICUL Annual Convention.
  • Networking Events: Connect with industry leaders and build lasting relationships.
  • Leadership Opportunities: Serve on the Young Professionals Advisory Committee and shape the future of the movement.

Being a part of the ICUL Young Professionals community comes with perks and career-changing opportunities! Check out the information below to learn how to apply for crasher events, the YP advisory committee and more.

Young Professional Advisory Committee

Step into a leadership role to help us guide young professionals to greatness in Illinois. ICUL seeks new members annually to serve a one-year term, at the start of every new year. The opportunity will put you in the driver seat for our two signature events: The YP Conference and ICUL Annual Convention CRASH. Members of the committee will also coordinate and execute engagement initiatives throughout the year.

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Young Professional Ambassadors

We're thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for former YPAC members: the YP Ambassador Program! This program is designed to recognize and leverage the leadership potential of our most dedicated young professionals.

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Crash GAC

Take a deep dive into the world of credit union advocacy with more than 50 other Crashers at the biggest event of the year – your career will never be the same! The Cooperative Trust, America's Credit Unions, and your state leagues and associations join forces every year to get at least one Crasher per state and D.C. to the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). 

Crashers receive free conference registration from America's Credit Unions. Travel, lodging, and food costs are the responsibility of the Crasher and their credit union. Scholarships and assistance may be available from the ICU Foundation. Please contact us directly for more scholarship information. 

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CRASH SLS

Are you ready to enter your advocacy era? This crasher experience offers young professionals a close look at advocacy strategies, networking opportunities with industry peers, and leaders, and a major dose of inspiration!

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CRASH Annual Convention

Beyond being educational, this experience offers young professionals an abundance of networking opportunities with industry peers and leaders to make deeper and lasting connections for future collaboration. 

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Meet the YP Advisory Committee, take a walk down memory lane, and learn how to apply for a scholarship! 

SAVE THE DATE:

Upcoming YP Opportunities...

2025 Young Professionals Conference

Naperville July 10-11, 2025

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#ILoveMyCreditUnion Day

July 25, 2025

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CU Kind Day

October 13, 2025

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CRASH Annual Convention

Illinois Credit Union League 94th Annual Convention October 23-25, 2025 *More Details Coming Soon!*

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Jasmine Taylor-Newton