The Mentor Program offers young and emerging leaders the chance to connect with experienced professionals from North and South Carolina credit unions, deepening their understanding of credit union philosophy, enhancing their passion for the movement, and fostering personal growth.

Credit union professionals in both states who seek mentorship and strive for excellence are eligible. This cost-effective program builds community by linking rising talent with seasoned leaders, guiding future leaders along a path of purpose and professional development.

Key Information

Application Period

February 9 - March 27, 2026

2026 Program

Applications now closed

How the Program Works

The application period for the current cycle is now closed.

Thank you to everyone who applied. The application process below is provided for informational purposes and will reopen for new applications in early 2027.

Mentees (When Applications Reopen):
  1. Receive a written approval from your supervisor (email or letter)
  2. Complete the Goals Worksheet (mentee applicants only)
  3. Complete the online application, including upload of the goals worksheet and approval letter
Mentors (When Applications Reopen):

Prospective mentors will be asked to:

  • Complete the online mentor application

Please check back in early 2027 for updated deadlines and application links. If you have questions in the meantime, contact Allie Yearby at ayearby@carolinasleague.org.

Mentee applicants will receive a pre-recorded training session on March 27 to complete prior to the matching process.

Deadline to complete training is April 10, 2026.

The program coordinator will review all mentee and mentor applications, including the mentee goals worksheet, and match applicants based on needs, goals, and subject matter expertise. Pairings will be announced via email on April 13, 2026.

The mentor, mentee, and program coordinator will meet on Zoom for a required 15-minute, “ice-breaker style” introduction. This will also serve as a launchpad to schedule the first mentoring session.

Here are the requirements during the program:

  • June – August: Recommended Window for Mentor/Mentee Shadowing
  • July: Program Check-in #1 (Zoom)
  • September: Program Check-in #2 (Zoom)
  • October – December: Program Assignment
  • December: Final Program Check-in (Zoom)
  • February 2027: Emerging Leaders’ Workshop at LAUNCH (Attendance Optional)

The Impact

What participants have to say…

“This experience has been amazing! Having my mentor there to help me work through my thinking and give me the best possible way of dealing with situations, professionally and personally has been the best part about this mentorship.”

“I have been working with my mentor to become more of a leader. They have helped me with my confidence, my conflict resolution skills, and have been very supportive. They helped me prepare for an interview and followed up so we could debrief. While I didn’t get the position, it did let my leaders know how serious I am, and I am now in a leadership training program at the credit union, and I believe that the skills my mentor helped me with got me there.”

Questions?

Connect with Allie Yearby, CCUL Professional Development Coordinator, today!

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