ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–PSCU has announced expanded efforts to support emerging leaders in credit unions.
The CUSO noted that for more than a decade it has been committed to supporting emerging leaders among its employees and throughout the credit union community, and this year said it has numerous opportunities to further its commitment to emerging leaders through sponsorships, programs and other initiatives, all of which will help emerging leaders be better prepared for their future roles in the industry and, ultimately, advance the credit union movement.
In January, the company introduced its new PSCU Scholarship Program, dedicated to furthering credit union professional knowledge by providing opportunities to develop, learn and grow through industry conferences and educational events. As part of this program, PSCU sent four people to CUNA’s National Young Professionals (YP) Conference, which PSCU also sponsored The meeting featured numerous sessions and panels, including a PSCU-led breakout session, “Effective Tips for Networking and Mentoring.”
Five Scholarships Awarded
In addition, PSCU noted it awarded five scholarships to emerging leaders to attend CUNA’s virtual GAC in 2021 as part of the Cooperative Trust’s “Crash the GAC” program. PSCU is a founding collaborator of The Cooperative Trust, established more than a decade ago by Filene Research Institute to provide opportunities for rising credit union talent. The Cooperative Trust runs the Crasher program that “crashes” numerous credit union industry events throughout the year.
“As a longstanding advocate for the credit union movement, PSCU’s efforts in support of emerging leaders are strengthening the foundation of our industry to fuel future growth and success,” said Kristin Ryan, director of Learning Events at CUNA. “We are extremely grateful to the entire PSCU team for their partnership and support, especially following a year filled with so much uncertainty for many young professionals. We look forward to our continued work together as we watch these promising individuals reach their full potential.”
Joining Forces With WOCCU
In 2020, PSCU said it joined forces with the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions to sponsor the World Council’s Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) program, which aims to empower emerging leaders with a global perspective. Through this partnership, PSCU is leveraging its networks to address current and future challenges facing credit unions worldwide, such as COVID-19, digital financial inclusion and leadership inequality.
“Through all of these different opportunities, PSCU is investing in and elevating the future of the credit union industry,” said Merry Pateuk, senior vice president, Industry Engagement at PSCU. “It is amazing to see the talent and knowledge these professionals possess, and it is an honor to help them grow and prepare to step into roles as future leaders. We look forward to seeing all of their successes and achievements.”
Within its own organization, PSCU said its Voice of Tomorrow business resource group centers on engaging the talents, interests and ideas of the company’s emerging leaders through diversity of thought and personal growth development. Most recently, Voice of Tomorrow launched a podcast series that features interviews focused on topics such as career pathing and professional development, as well as insight into the inner workings of PSCU.