CU Futures Graduate Reflects on Class of 2021
Following on from the CU Futures ceremony at the recent virtual ABCUL Conference, participant and graduate from this year’s class, Penny Post Credit Union’s Lewis Price reflects on the positive impact the experience has had.
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Tuesday 23 January 2024
Following on from the CU Futures ceremony at the recent virtual ABCUL Conference, participant and graduate from this year’s class, Penny Post Credit Union’s Lewis Price reflects on the positive impact the experience has had.
Commenting on the Penny Post website, Lewis said: “Now that CU Futures has finished, I feel proud and relieved! The programme this year was different compared to other years, I do believe that I had missed out on the social aspect of CU Futures, but I’m also grateful that I was able to experience this, even in the current circumstances.
“As a member of staff of Penny Post Credit Union, I can wholeheartedly say that the forefront of the company is to develop its employees so we are all constantly learning and growing as people. It feels a bit surreal to be honest. A part of me can’t believe that I have finished the course in the last year, and then the other part of me is feeling complete and empowered.”
“I have never met any of the members of my CU Futures cohort this year (we have only ever spoken on either Zoom or Whatsapp). I’d like to say I’m a good judge of character and all seven of my group members are young aspirants who are looking to progress in the sector. Being around this type of people has motivated me to do even better.
“I would say to anyone who is looking to develop, that the key to success is to find people like yourself who are hungry to learn. Being with aspiring and like-minded people naturally brings out the best in us all.
“Now that I have graduated, it’s time to take the skills I have learnt and use them in my role in Penny Post Credit Union. I believe now with everything that CU Futures has taught me about credit unions and myself, I can become an asset in the workplace.”
The Credit Union Foundation has opened applications for the CU Futures programme 2022 and are asking all engaged and ambitious young professionals across ABCUL membership to consider putting themselves forward for this unique opportunity to boost your development. Details of how to apply for next year’s programme can be found on the Foundation’s website here.
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