Connect. Engage. Grow.
CUxEL (“See-you-excel”) is our enhanced network for credit union emerging leaders, age 40 and under, to connect, engage, and grow through the CUxEL network, events, and leadership opportunities.
Newsletter
Explore our latest newsletter for industry insights, event highlights, and our emerging leader spotlight.
Follow Along
Sign up with CUxEL to stay tapped into events, industry news, and valuable professional development opportunities!
Online Network
Join our LinkedIn group to connect with emerging leaders and others passionate about supporting the next generation.
Calendar of Events
Explore the broad range of opportunities available to you in person and online from multi-day conferences to workshops and peer roundtables.
CUxEL Protégé
The Protégé Competition is an opportunity for credit unions and chapters to recognize the value and potential in rising professionals age 40 and under, enhance chapter programming and credit union interest, reinforce cooperative principles and credit union philosophy, and support the League’s investment in developing leadership.
CUxEL Mentor
The Mentor Program is an opportunity for young and emerging leaders to connect with experienced professionals from our North and South Carolina credit unions to gain a deeper understanding of credit union philosophy, more passion for the credit union movement, and greater personal development.
Become an Ambassador
Join our council for a three-year term in this role for exclusive educational opportunities, engaging YPs at a local level, communicating with our network, creating content, and more.
• Gain access to exclusive industry education.
• Network with like-minded peers.
• Have a voice for all young professionals in the Carolinas.
• Lead local meet ups.
• Provide content for CUxEL Newsletter.
*Ambassador positions open in the following areas: Cape Fear, Lowcountry, Northeast, Northwest, and Western.
Become an Advisor
Join our council in this role to guide and support CUxEL Ambassadors and participate more sparingly in council and fundraising planning, events, content creation, and more.
• Provide experience and knowledge to ambassadors.
• Keep CUxEL successful in its mission to uplift, support, and grow our next generation of leaders.
*We need advisors in all 'chapter designation' areas!
Career Development and Scholarship Opportunities
Set to return to the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. in 2025, this program invites emerging leaders and young professionals to deepen their passion for the credit union movement through a national advocacy experience led by The Cooperative Trust and America’s Credit Unions. Visit filene.org/community/cooperative-trust to learn more and apply. The Carolinas Credit Union League is also offering supporting scholarship funds to offset travel expenses for accepted GAC crashers from the Carolinas. Contact Allie Yearby for more details.