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We will be taking applications for the next class until December 31, 2023.

About the Program

The Nebraska Bankers Association's Leadership Program is a two-year leadership development designed to actively enhance the leadership, organizational, and performance skills of highly motivated mid-to upper-level bankers. The program establishes a network of future bank leaders who understand and can respond to local and national issues impacting the banking industry and their communities.

Program Goals & Objectives

To identify, develop, and involve the future leaders of Nebraska banking.

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Focus on banker development.
Prepare participants to be leaders in their community, industry, and the NBA.

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Provide quality banker education opportunities.
To enhance and develop leadership, communication, technology skills, and NBA awareness.

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Increase the banker's political awareness.
To educate about the political, legislative, and regulatory process, and encourage active participation on the state and national level.

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Identify future leaders of Nebraska's Banking Industry.
To establish a network of bankers who will serve as leaders of the NBA

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Program Qualification

Every two years, a class of up to 16 Nebraska bankers are selected to participate in the NBA Leadership Program.
We ask that participants:

• Have a minimum of five years of banking or equivalent financial industry experience;
• Be nominated by a member of the bank's senior management team; and
• Maintain current financial institution membership in the NBA. NBA Associate Members are not eligible.
• Each applicant must complete all six sessions and other assigned events.

Program Schedule

The NBA leadership Program is practical, hard-hitting, and quality-driven with sessions held at various locations across the state. We will focus on developing a solid understanding of the industry and the skills necessary for leadership that participants can put into practice immediately. Attendance for each session is required and include:

Annual Convention: May | Class Introduced
Session 1: July | Orientation- Leadership Styles, Skills, & Personal Development
Session 2: October | NBA Awareness & Involvement/Leadership Communication
Session 3: February | Government Relations & Advocacy
NBA Washington Legislative Visit/ABA GR Summit & Forums
Session 4: July | Emerging Industry Issues, Trends, and Technology 
Session 5: November | Community & Economic Development
Session 6: March | Relationship Building and Business Ethics
Annual Convention: May | Class Graduation

Attendance to all six-session, the NBA Washington Legislative Visit/ABA GR Summit & Forums, and the two Annual Conventions are mandatory. Attendance at the other NBA programs strongly recommended and the registration fee is waived.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a completed application and a letter of recommendation from their bank's senior management or director. Following an interview, participants will be selected by the NBA Leadership Program Selection Committee which is made of past NBA chairman, NBA board members, and Leadership Program alumni. 

Please contact any past Leadership Program alumni to answer any questions, or email Ron Arrigo or Karen Yelden or call 402-474-1555. 

Tuition

Tuition for the two-year Leadership Program is $3,000 and is payable in two installments of $1,500 at the beginning of each class year. This fee includes all six sessions, materials, instructors/speakers, and planned meals and activities. Overnight accommodations and transportation costs are not included in the registration fee. Attendance at all sessions and programs listed above are required, and NBA recommended opportunities below are encouraged.

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For More Information Contact:
​​Ron Arrigo, NBA Executive Vice President/COO
Karen Yelden, Vice President of Administration
Connor Anderson, Education and Meetings Coordinator