Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.8% in May, compared to a 0.6% increase in April of 2021 and a 1.1% increase in May of 2020, according to CUNA’s latest Monthly Credit Union Estimates. Credit card loans led loan growth during the month.

To thrive in your work, job and career as a leader, manager or employee, you need to have a working environment that is going to support you, not hinder you. That was the theme of the first of three workshops at the 2021 Virtual WCUC Friday.

CUNA Coaching Leadership School, to be held Sept. 7-9, will share key elements of coaching which create impactful conversations with credit union direct reports. This training helps to increase employee engagement and gives credit union people leaders the tools they need.

Three virtual events kicked off the first of three days of content contributed by the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions during “WF Day” at the 2021 Virtual World Credit Union Conference. Worldwide Foundation also provided an update on how its initiatives have helped credit unions worldwide.

DEI thought leader Raven Solomon helped credit union professionals get “future ready” in the second 2021 World Credit Union Conference keynote speech, which focused on generational equity. The day also included breakout sessions on open banking.

Trainers can learn how to improve learning assessments for credit union staff using functionality in the Articulate Storyline software by attending the July 23 CUNA webinar Creating Branched Exams Using Articulate Storyline. The webinar is presented free of charge by CPD Online.

The World Council of Credit Unions welcomed hundreds of credit union professionals to day one of the 2021 World Credit Union Conference, opening the first all-virtual WCUC with a keynote speech and breakout sessions on the digital future credit unions must prepare for going forward.

FIS has evidenced its support for credit unions with its new CUNA Associate Business Membership. CUNA Associate Business Members become official business advocates of CUNA, providing an opportunity to champion the credit union movement together.

Credit union leaders who attend CUNA Member Experience Virtual School, August 17-19, will learn the relationship of staff development and a culture of positive member experiences. The virtual school consists of 11 sessions over the three days, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET each day. 

CUNA announced Monday several in-person events this fall in Las Vegas, as cities around the nation welcome back travelers with fewer restrictions and credit unions continue to seek in-person training options,