Step Into Leadership: Develop the Skills to Shape the Credit Union Movement
The NextGen Immersion program empowers emerging credit union professionals to develop essential leadership skills and gain industry insights that accelerate career growth and impact.
Through a thoughtfully designed experience, participants will:
- Join peers in an immersive learning environment
- Build their network of credit union professionals
- Participate in multiple industry meetings
- Gain exposure to key areas of credit union management
- Shift their mindset from doing the work to leading the team
Connect with like-minded professionals, learn from experienced leaders, and take your first step on the path to leadership. This is more than professional development—it’s a meaningful investment in your future and the future of the credit union movement.
Are you ready to lead with purpose? Your journey starts here.
The NextGen Immersion Program is a 12-month program that introduces aspiring leaders and influencers to the world of credit union advocacy, equipping them with valuable learning experiences while helping them build a strong network of industry professionals.
This program is ideal for:
- Emerging credit union professionals looking to expand their network and deepen their engagement in the movement. The NextGen Immersion Program delivers the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to grow your impact and advance your career.
- Credit unions committed to developing the next generation of leaders. This program offers a meaningful pathway to foster advocacy, professional growth, and alignment with the credit union mission.
Participants in this twelve-month program will:
- Develop new skills and knowledge to support career advancement.
- Engage with leaders across California, Utah and Nevada to expand their professional network.
- Learn and practice advocating for members and credit unions.
- Foster a deeper understanding and passion for the credit union movement.
- Improve confidence by adopting new behaviors.
- Locate and familiarize oneself with a myriad of available credit union resources.
The following books will be provided as mandatory reading throughout the program:
- First Break all the Rules, Gallup
- Dare to Lead, Brene Brown
- Radical Candor, Kim Scott
NextGen Network Immersion Program
Sessions Begin
May 5, 2026
Sessions Conclude
February 26, 2027
with an in-person session in conjunction with the
Network Leadership Summit
Informational Zoom Session
April 16, 2026
9AM (PST)/10AM (MST)
CliftonStrengths Assessment
Participants will receive a link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment in early May.
Deadline to complete the assessment
is May 10, 2026.
Virtual/Live, interactive sessions take place from 9 AM−12 PM Pacific Time via Zoom on:
- May 5, 2026
- May 19, 2026
- June 16, 2026
- July 21, 2026
- August 4, 2026
- September 1, 2026
- September 15, 2026
- October 20, 2026
- November 17, 2026
- December 15, 2026
- January 26, 2027
In Person session takes place on:
- February 25-26, 2027: 9 AM−4 PM—Location TBD
Elise Schexnayder
Michael Faulwell
Stephanie Cuevas
Robert Wilson
Amanda Garcia Merz
Sonya Watkins
Vanessa Torquato
Tobi Weingart
Randy Icelow
Tamany Tillmon
Doreene Connell
Riley Vance
Sandra McDowell
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Elise Schexnayder at Elises@ccul.org. We are eager to collaborate with you to enhance your advocacy skills, expand your network, and support your professional development.