Are you ready to step into a leadership role that will help guide young professionals in Illinois to greatness?
If you said yes, then keep reading!
ICUL is seeking new members for the YPA Committee to serve a one-year term, beginning in 2025. This opportunity will put you in the driver’s seat for our two signature YP events - The 2025 YP Conference and the 2025 CRASH of Annual Convention. The committee will also aim to coordinate and execute some additional engagement initiatives throughout the year that involve community outreach and YP connections.
Applications are closed for this year, but be on the lookout for another opportunity next year!
The Young Professional Advisory Committee will meet minimally 6 times a year remotely and once being at the Naperville office to help plan and promote ICUL YP events. The mission of group is to collaborate and grow YP events and opportunities in order to develop young credit union professionals through education and networking in order to create and retain a strong, passionate workforce of future credit union leaders.
Increase Young Professional Engagement: Aim to boost participation in events by 10% over the next year through targeted outreach and personalized invitations to young professionals in Illinois credit unions.
Enhance Professional Development Opportunities: Develop and implement at least one new program or workshop focused on skill-building, leadership, and career advancement tailored to the needs of young professionals within the next 12 months.
Foster Networking and Collaboration: Establish a mentorship program connecting young professionals (Crasher specifically) with experienced leaders in the credit union industry to encourage knowledge-sharing, professional growth, and a stronger sense of community, aiming to pair at least 10 mentor-mentee pairs in the first year.