The GoWest Credit Union Association is helping cultivate tomorrow’s leaders through the Young Professional Network. By convening young professionals from across the region and offering continual programming aimed at leadership development, the Young Professional Network will prepare the next generation of credit union leaders.
Signature Programs
Steering Group
The YP Steering Group comprises two representatives from each of the GoWest regional YP groups across our six states. This dedicated group takes charge of guiding and overseeing our young professional initiative, ensuring its success and impact. Please contact Lexy Strong for more information on how to get involved.
YP Summit
GoWest is dedicated to nurturing a thriving community for young credit union professionals through the YP Leads program, the GoWest YP Summit, a suite of leadership development programs, and more. Attending this conference is an excellent opportunity to learn how to become a stronger leader in the Credit Union Movement, hear from expert speakers, grow your network, develop skills in workshops, and more.
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YP Leads Program
Applications are now open through June 20.
The YP Leads Program is GoWest’s signature young professional leadership experience, designed to empower emerging credit union leaders. Each year, only 18 young professionals (3 from each of GoWest’s six states) are selected to participate in this exclusive program.
What are the benefits?
- Attend MAXX 2025, as a fully sponsored YP Lead. (Travel and lodging costs are the responsibility of your credit union).
- One-on-one mentorship with an experienced credit union leader.
- A yearlong leadership development journey, with a mentor-mentee plan created at MAXX.
- Develop a community of peers by connecting with industry leaders, innovators, and advocates who are shaping the future of the Credit Union Movement.
- Opportunities to engage in the Credit Union Movement, develop skills and gain industry knowledge through breakout sessions, general sessions, and networking experiences.
How to apply?
Applications will be reviewed by past YP Leads and mentors who are passionate about shaping the next generation of credit union leaders. Selected participants will be announced in July.
Leadership Programs
No matter where you are on your leadership journey, GoWest has a series of leadership development offerings to help you become a more engaging and effective leader. Become the leader who drives high-performing teams and successful credit unions. Start by choosing the program that’s right for you and your team.
Leadership Institute: For early-career professionals
An in-depth series of workshops designed to nurture the abilities to take on additional responsibilities and assume greater leadership roles. Sessions begin in the Spring of 2025 – Secure your spot by following the button below.
Advanced Leadership Program: For experienced leaders
Become a more effective leader by acquiring the tools, skills, and resources to increase strategic impact and reach. Registration is open. Sessions begin in the Spring of 2025 – Secure your spot by following the button below!
Regional YP Groups
- Arizona YCUP
- Colorado YCUP
- CLIMB Idaho
- YCUP PDX
- YP Leads Legacy Group
- Wyoming YCUP
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It Is “Credit Union Forward” at the 2025 Small Credit Union Conference
More than 100 leaders from 60 credit unions from across the country came together in Spokane, Wash., this week for the 2025 Small Credit Union Conference, co-hosted by GoWest Credit Union Association and America’s Credit Unions.
Celebrating Every Credit Union’s Impact
Oxford Economics performed an analysis for all 311 credit unions with branches in the GoWest footprint in 2023. These reports, distributed to each credit union’s leadership team recently, measure the credit union’s contribution to the GDP, employment, wages, and member benefits.
ALICE Reports Reveal Growing Number of Financially Struggling Households
GoWest Foundation and Ent Credit Union are proud partners of regional United Ways for sponsorship of United for ALICE’s state reports, which highlight the financial struggles faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.