Development

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At Cornerstone, we strive to be the preferred provider of learning and education for credit unions, their staff, and volunteers. With a wide range of topics and venues, we offer a variety of industry related educational opportunities.

Cornerstone promises to deliver value priced training for your credit union with quality content and applicable solutions, presented by industry experts to enable the success of your credit union.

Development News

Stretch Your Expertise at ELEVATE: CU Leadership Summit

This year’s ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit, Aug. 31–Sept 2 in Houston, includes four prime leadership pathways to help people at all levels gain the knowledge they need to thrive where they are in their careers and enhance their ability to advance.


You’re Invited to SCMS: Learning Never Stops

Cornerstone-member credit unions are invited to join SCMS alumni and third-year students for this enlightening and energetic session, offered as part of the SCMS Alumni Association annual meeting.


Southwest Lending and Collections Conference

Ensure your lending and collections staff are on the leading edge of industry trends, hot topics, and regulatory issues at the Southwest Lending and Collections Conference, Oct. 18-21 in The Woodlands, Texas.


Gary D. Parker scholarship application period opens July 1

Cornerstone’s Lending and Collections Council is offering the YP attendees at the upcoming Southwest Lending and Collections Conference the opportunity to apply for the new Gary D. Parker Legacy Scholarship.


SCMS payroll deduction benefits future credit union leaders

Looking for a way to support our future leaders? Consider using payroll deduction through the Cornerstone Foundation to support students of SCMS.

Upcoming Events

  • ALM Webinar Series II: Webinar 4 - Organizing an ALM Process

    Online
    As the second webinar in Series II, this session will review the components of an investment and an ALM policy, review an ALM checklist, and discuss a liquidity analysis.
  • Advocacy Update - Kansas - Nov.

    Online
    Credit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.
  • Webinar: Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction

    Online
    This session is designed for small credit unions and breaks down which loans qualify for the BBB Vehicle Interest Deduction, including reporting and disclosure requirements.
  • New Manager Bootcamp: Session Three

    Online
    This three-part bootcamp series gives credit union members practical, ready-to-use leadership tools to confidently step into (or grow in) a management role.
  • YP Virtual Meetup: Election Impact

    Online
    Join us for a timely discussion on the results of the 2026 elections and what they could mean for credit unions across our five-state region.

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View the 2026 Professional Development Brochure to learn about our upcoming offerings.

2026 Professional Development Brochure

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Extended Education

The credit union movement has unique programs designed to develop professionals in the industry. Learn more about in-depth training opportunities.

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