Young Professionals
Where Credit Union Professionals Connect: 2026 Councils Begin Soon!
GoWest’s Councils kick off their 2026 sessions next week, creating space for credit union professionals across the region to connect through virtual peer groups.
Your Future Starts Here — Be a Part of GoWest’s YP Summit in Spokane
YP Summit is THE gathering where young professionals come together to grow, connect, and take their careers to the next level.
Personify Leadership Training: Eight Core Competencies. Two Days. Real Results.
GoWest is excited to offer Personify Leadership Training, an immersive leadership development experience designed to help credit union professionals at every level step fully into their leadership potential.
Fresh Voices, Big Impact: Young Professionals Crash the GAC 2026
This year’s Crash the GAC cohort includes 61 outstanding credit union professionals from across the country, including nine from GoWest member credit unions.
Real Answers, Real Connections: Tap the Power of Peer Insight with Credit Union Conversations
Credit unions thrive when they learn from one another, and Credit Union Conversations makes that collaboration easier than ever. Available […]
Credit Unions Show Up Strong in Boise for Idaho’s Day at the Capitol
Nearly 80 credit union advocates from 18 Idaho credit unions gathered in Boise on Wednesday, Jan. 21 for Idaho’s Credit […]
Advocacy Season Kicks Off: Why Your Voice Matters at the Capitol
Credit Union Day at the Capitol in each state is crucial. This is an opportunity to elevate the voice of credit unions directly in the halls of power.
Your Story Matters! Make It Heard at Your 2026 Credit Union Day at the Capitol
The 2026 Credit Union Day at the Capitol in your state is your next chance to bring your story, along with relevant data and policy asks, directly to the people who make decisions.
Learn, Share, and Grow with GoWest Councils in 2026
GoWest Councils bring together credit union professionals who understand the work firsthand, creating a space to exchange ideas, talk through real challenges, and build solutions that strengthen the cooperative system.
Where the Movement Meets: GoWest’s 2026 Programs & Events
As we prepare for 2026, the year ahead is already filled with exciting opportunities for connection, growth, and impact across the Credit Union Movement.
Deadline Extended to Nov. 5 for 2026 Committee Nominations
This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group. Submit your nomination by Wednesday, Nov. 5.
GoWest’s 2025 Award Winners Announced!
After a record-breaking number of nominations and a competitive review, GoWest is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 GoWest Awards.
Committee Nominations Due Oct. 24 – Be a Voice for the Credit Union Movement in 2026
This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group.
Help Drive Advocacy, Innovation, and Growth in 2026: Join a GoWest Committee
Interested in serving or know someone on your team who would make an excellent candidate? Nominations for 2026 Committees are open now through Oct. 24.
42 GoWest Credit Union Professionals Among the Newest WCMS Grads
On July 24, the newest graduates of the Western Credit Union Management School (WCMS) were honored at the 63rd graduation ceremony held in Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif.
The Best and Brightest Are Ready to Shine — Introducing the 2025 YP Leads!
Eighteen rising stars from across the GoWest region have been selected as this year’s YP Leads.
Game-Changing Advice from the YP Summit
During this year’s YP Summit, GoWest invited two YPs to take over GoWest’s social media accounts and share their thoughts and perspectives of the event.
Ready to Grow Your Career and Make an Impact? Join the YP Leads Program at MAXX 2025
The YP Leads program at MAXX 2025 is your opportunity to build your leadership skills, connect with industry influencers, and shape the future of the Credit Union Movement.
Guided by Experience, Driven by Purpose: Meet the 2025 YP Leads Mentors
YP Leads thrives thanks to the dedicated mentors who invest their time and expertise to support the next generation of credit union professionals.
Get Inspired. Get Connected. Get to Boise for YP Summit!
On June 3-4 at JUMP Center in Boise, Idaho, YP Summit will be bringing together young professionals in the Credit Union Movement who are looking to connect big ideas to individual actions.
Honoring the Heart of Credit Unions: GoWest Award Nominations Are Open Now!
Nominations for GoWest’s annual awards, celebrating credit union excellence across the region, are being accepted through May 30.
