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

Finding My Voice as a Young Professional on the ELEVATE Stage

For one young professional, ELEVATE was a reminder of what makes credit unions, along with the entire credit union movement, so special.


Smarter Loan Protection for a Better Member Experience

Learn how real-time, in-app payment protection can boost adoption and streamline lending—register for the October 2 TruStage webinar.


ELEVATE: Leadership, Innovation, YP Energy, and More

From high-energy keynotes to a record-setting SYNG fundraiser, ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit delivered fresh ideas and shared wins for leaders across the Cornerstone region.


cuLEAD Academy Celebrates Class of 2025

Meet the cuLEAD Academy Class of 2025—emerging leaders with actionable plans, cooperative focus, and a clear path to lasting impact.


Digital Lending Gets Smarter — Modernizing Payment Protection

Register for this webinar to learn how to embed real-time payment protection into your loan flow to boost member adoption without adding operational friction.

Upcoming Events

  • Webinar: Opportunity Knocks Presents Opportunity Hub Webinar

    Online
    Join us to learn about Cornerstone Foundation's newest financial wellness preferred partner - Opportunity Knocks. The Opportunity Hub transforms real financial journeys into powerful training experiences. Using real coaching moments and facilitator-ready tools, it helps teams build empathy, strengthen client conversations, and deliver measurable impact in their communities.
  • Young Professionals Conference

    Arlington, TX
    Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to get to know other young professionals and learn from industry leaders simultaneously.
  • Webinar: Financial Literacy Month Spotlight: Building Better Money Mindsets with Money Habitudes

    Online
    In this session Money Habitudes will explore how our habits, attitudes, and emotions around money shape financial decisions. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to better understand money behaviors and support healthier financial conversations and outcomes.
  • Webinar: The Psychology of Financial Decisions: Understanding Client Behavior for Better Outcomes

    Online
    In this session, Money Habitudes explores the psychological factors that shape financial decision-making and how they impact clients’ financial health. The class blends theory with practice—examining the role of Identity, the impact of Scarcity, cultural influences, and stress responses that affect money management.
  • CEO Connection

    Online
    Join Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard during regular member calls. These Zoom calls will serve as an open forum to discuss hot-topic issues related to our federal and state-level advocacy efforts, engagement, events, and more.

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

2026 Professional Development Brochure

On-Demand Training Opportunities



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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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