The energy and enthusiasm young bankers bring to the YBON Conference and to the industry at large are contagious. Over the past three years, the NBA team has also created dedicated educational and networking opportunities for bank interns and student employees to learn, grow and connect. These programs include events such as Young Bankers Day at the Capitol, which highlights the importance of teamwork between government relations and the banking sector. At its recent summer meeting, the NBA Board of Directors approved the next phase of the NBA workforce strategy: establishing formal YBON memberships and a YBON Committee beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027. The Board will appoint the YBON Committee, whose members will elect a chair to hold a non-voting seat on the NBA Board. The committee’s mission will be to advise and support the NBA and the banking industry in helping young bankers pursue their professional and personal goals. The expansion of YBON activities and programming is already underway. For example, the NBA coordinated a YBON Husker tailgate before the North Dakota game. Additional plans include lunch-and-learn sessions, virtual meetings and an online peer platform for YBON members. LINCOLN BRUNING endacotttimmer.com 402-817-1000 Legal advice. Community banking experience. Student employees and interns from Nebraska banks gathered for the NBA Summer Experience to learn more about the Nebraska Bankers Association and the banking industry while connecting with peers. Twelve young bankers joined the NBA at the Nebraska State Capitol for a day of learning about advocacy and the Unicameral process. More than 15,000 Nebraskans who work in banking already understand that it is a highly rewarding career choice. In cooperation with our 149 NBA member banks, the NBA team will continue showcasing banking careers to Nebraska students while supporting young bankers as they grow professionally. Together, we can encourage more Nebraskans to choose banking as their preferred career path. We invite every member bank to engage with Bank on Your Future and YBON as we build the industry’s next generation. 7 NEBRASKA BANKER
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