Development Education (DE) Program, 3 - 8 November 2008
Adelaide, South Australia: Benefits.

Benefits from the DE program are numerous and a host of rewards can be gained, from the DE participant, to their credit union, which then flows on to the greater community.

Participant benefits from attending the DE program

• Increases understanding of the credit union industry and its relationship and value to the community.
• Creates exceptional results in personal development.
• Maximises self –confidence.
• Practically develops and refines presentation skills, public speaking, communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Trains, educates and motivates participants to achieve on a personal and professional level.
• Opportunity to build industry profile at the credit union level and demonstrates a desire to positively contribute to the movement
• Excellent ongoing industry networking opportunities, both domestically and internationally.

Credit Union benefits from sponsoring a DE participant

• Professional, practical educational training program that develops a wide range of important skills relevant to all credit unions including; negotiation skills, leadership, teamwork skills, project planning, and managing the credit union difference.
• Promotes and empowers credit union advocates.
• Motivates attendees to maximise work performance.
• Training and education provided by thought provoking speakers and presenters, dealing with topical and current credit union issues.
• Provides practical and cutting edge techniques in the delivery of training and education.
• Industry recognised and respected program that specifically caters for credit union education.

Added Value - Practical, ongoing benefits for credit unions

• Post DE program, participants are required to complete a DE project that directly involves and benefits their credit union. This ensures participants channel their newfound knowledge, motivation, and enhanced skill set into a recognisable product. Their DE education and training translates into tangible results and outcomes for their credit union.
• Elite DE projects will be posted onto the CUFA website, raising the profile of the DE participant and their credit union.
• The most outstanding DE projects will be nominated for a DE Award and publicly recognised at an industry event, increasing credit union profile and acknowledging the positive contribution to the community.

Community Benefit

• The focus of DE projects is centred on improving any number of community development issues including: CSR, the environment, indigenous matters and gender. There is no limit to the benefits that the community will directly experience as a result of the DE Projects.