Over its 12-year existence, the Cooperative Trust has connected thousands of emerging leaders and hosted a space for them as they deepened their connection to the credit union mission.
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The Cooperative Trust provides opportunities for rising credit union talent—specifically, young and emerging professionals.
Members of the Trust join and contribute to building a strong network of continuous and collaborative learners, create and curate professional and community development content and experiences, and develop strong loyalty and activism within the credit union industry.
Active members of the community develop both personally and professionally—learning, discussing, and practicing an array of topics related to:
Leadership | Credit Union Business Models | Diversity, Equity + Inclusion |
Innovation + Incubation | Data Analytics | Consumer Life Events |
Community Development | Talent Recruitment + Engagement |

Our Mantra
We live by these words penned by Ed Filene, a founding father of the American credit union movement:
“Youth is too serious to become obedient.”
2017 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
This prestigious award recognizes credit union leaders whose achievements fulfill the mission of promoting financial freedom for millions of people around the world.
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The Cooperative Trust
Join the next generation of leaders who share a passion for the future of credit unions and connect to 1,600 credit union young professionals today!
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