Growth and Development Programs
We nurture the growth and development of our associates - creating an environment where our people can thrive in their careers. Our approach ensures that associates are well-equipped to achieve excellence in their roles and grow within the organization.
Training Programs
CoBank University offers over 500 courses designed to enhance skills and knowledge in four key areas.
Associate Excellence
Programs focused on enhancing the day-to-day skills and competencies required to excel across roles.
Credit Excellence
Specialized training aimed at mastering the complexities of credit and financial assessment.
Leadership Excellence
Courses tailored to developing strong leadership capabilities and management skills.
Individual Excellence
Personal development programs that focus on improving personal effectiveness and achieving career goals.
Leadership Development
Strong leaders drive organizational success. Our multi-level leadership program is designed to cultivate effective leaders, preparing them to guide their teams and navigate complex business environments.
- Supervision
- Performance management
- Emotional intelligence
- Coaching
- Team engagement
- Strategic thinking
Mentoring Program
Participate in our voluntary mentoring program, where you can connect with experienced professionals, develop new relationships and gain valuable insights and skills as either a mentor or mentee.
Tuition Reimbursement
We support our associates’ pursuit of continuing education, offering up to $10,000 annually to pursue degrees that propel personal and professional growth.
Offsite Training
Each division within CoBank has dedicated training budgets for external programs, seminars and conferences, ensuring continuous learning and development opportunities.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our goal is to ensure all associates feel valued and empowered. By bringing diverse perspectives together, we make a greater impact and drive innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment both within our organization and in the communities we serve, where every employee feels appreciated and empowered.
Associate Resource Groups (ARGs)
CoBank's Associate Resource Groups amplify individual voices and ideas. These groups organize impactful events, volunteer opportunities, and hear from influential guest speakers. Rooted in our mission, our ARGs empower and engage associates, driving innovation.
Hispanic
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Veterans
Women
Young Professionals
CoBank’s commitment to professional development is unmatched. The training and mentorship opportunities have helped me advance my career and achieve my goals.
Jane Doe, Credit Analyst
At CoBank, our people are our greatest competitive advantage. Our customers count on our associates every day. It’s important to us to keep you well and happy, so that you can continue to grow, thrive and make an impact on our success. That’s why we offer flexible, market-competitive and cost-effective health, welfare and retirement plans that can help you manage life’s many demands outside of work.
Health & Wellness
We provide benefits that drive a focus on wellness and prevention. Medical plan options feature progressive and consumer-driven high-deductible plans that include a bank-provided health savings account subsidy. Dental, vision and life insurance plus short- and long-term disability coverage round out our medical offerings.
Financial Benefits
Associates are immediately vested in our generous 6% matching 401(k) program. CoBank makes a 3% non-elective retirement account contribution each payroll period, in addition to any match received. Associates are fully vested after five years. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible new hires, based on position level and relocation needs. Associates enjoy discounts on everything from cell phones and flowers to automobiles and computers.
Compensation
We believe that each of our associates contributes to our overall success. That’s why in addition to receiving a market-competitive base salary, each associate participates in our annual short-term incentive plan. Payments under the plan are awarded based on a combination of individual and corporate results.
Work-Life Balance
Associates receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation, 10 paid holidays, and 10 days of sick leave annually, along with one paid day off each year to volunteer with eligible organizations. CoBank offers up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for full-time associates who become parents of a newborn baby or newly adopted child. Full-time associates can also receive up to $3,500 for eligible adoption expenses. Associates enjoy free parking at all locations, and those at our Denver headquarters are also provided with an RTD Eco-Pass.