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CREDIT UNION / MUTUALS ENGAGEMENT TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Date: 9-16 April 2019 Date: 10-14 June 2019
Venue: Australia Venue: Denver, Colorado

The World Council for Credit Unions will be holding a deep dive Join an exclusive group during this technical internship in the
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system. explore modern cooperatives-highlighted by their successful digital
strategies and recognized for the positive impact they have achieved
Credit unions in Australian face the same regulation and taxation in their communities.
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The event will examine the value proposition and branding services. This internship will explore opportunities for collaboration
challenges of the member-owned, member-controlled Australian and examples of cooperatives that have achieved success through an
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regulatory challenges for the Australian credit union and cooperative
banking system, Examination of the Australian payments ecosystem improve the experience of partners
and the credit union sector payments innovations, Participation in
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implementing new technology

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Learn strategies to help position your cooperative as a leader in the

Date: 8 April - 2 June 2019 digital era

Venue: Online Source: http://www.woccu.org/events_and_engagement/pasantia/
eCOACH focuses on enhancing communication, relationship building denver

and coaching skills with leaders at all levels. The program provides YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE -
leaders with clarity on when to “coach” and when to “manage”

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program outlines an enhanced framework for communicating and

holding conversations with others that will engage, empower, and #@SD,@X
inspire forward action with people at all levels in the workplace.

Participants will take away strategies for continued growth including Venue: Curitiba, Brazil

the completion of a personalized Coaching Action Plan (CAP).

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Join us during World Council’s Young Professional

Source: http://www.woccu.org/events_and_engagement/events Exchange Program in Curitiba, Brazil and connect with
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AMERICA’S CREDIT UNION CONFERENCE- America.
IDEAS THAT MOVE
The event brings together Co-operative professionals
from across the globe to expose them to critical
thinking on issues.

Date: June 17-20, 2019, Additionally, get a chance to expand your global

Venue: Walt Disney World® Resort, Florida NTSKNNJSNCHRBNUDQGNV?M@MBH@K"NNODQ@SHUDR@QD
supporting communities around the world.
Plan to attend the America’s Credit Union Conference featuring compelling
keynoters, hard-hitting breakout sessions, executive 3-part series and They will interact directly with international peers
transformative experiential learning at the Disney Institute. @MC@BPTHQDEQDRGODQRODBSHUDRHMU@KT@AKDSNSGDMDWS
generation of leaders.
The opening address will be Composing Your World from classical violinist turned
innovator, composer and entrepreneur Kai Kight. In a captivating presentation Particularly, participants will explore how credit
featuring live original music, you’ll be inspired to embrace your ingenuity in your unions play a key role in the development of Costa
work and personal life. Rica, one of the most politically and economically
stable countries in Latin America, with one of the
Meanwhile, leader and activist Reshma Saujani will engage attendees with highest standards of living in the region, lower rates
Brave Not Fearless: Fear Less, Fail More, Live Bolder. As the founder and CEO of of extreme poverty and a consistent ranking among
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conversations with girls and women around the country to deliver an empowering
address on gender, bravery and shattering expectations both internal and Source: https://www.woccu.org/events_and_
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