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Board Spotlight: Megan Smith-Pinkham, Bath Savings Institution

September 17, 2025

My journey With CFTEA Proves That One Course Can Open a Lifetime of Doors I am incredibly proud to have a relationship with CFTEA that spans 20 years. Our journey began in the fall of 2005 when I enrolled in my first course as a teller at Bath Savings. You guessed it – Principles of Banking! This course remains one of the first that many employees of the Bank take to gain foundational knowledge of the banking industry. I was

The Leadership Experience Guided Learning Course Has Arrived!

September 16, 2025

Real issues. Real skills. Real leadership. The past few years have thrown everything at today’s leaders—COVID, economic whiplash, supply chain chaos, social and political unrest, hybrid work headaches, and let’s not even talk about AI taking over half the meeting agenda. Leaders everywhere are scrambling to make sense of it all while still keeping their teams engaged, supported, and successful. That’s where CFTEA’s newest Guided Learning course—The Leadership Experience (a full 3-credit course) comes in. This isn’t a “leadership from

Stand Out In Your Career

September 15, 2025

Want to stand out as a rising star in your career? Working effectively with the public isn’t just about showing up with a smile—it takes learned skills and behaviors to deliver outstanding service that rises above the competition. That’s exactly what you’ll gain in Quality Service, part of the Certified Modern Banking Representative program. Many successful banking employees look back with pride on this certification as the spark that set their careers in motion and students consistently give it two

Looking for real support in your training journey?

September 12, 2025

Tammy’s got your back—and probably your textbook order too. At CFTEA, we don’t just process course orders—we partner with you. (Think less “transaction” and more “training sidekick.”) Tammy’s been known to: ✅ Fix LMS access faster than you can say “I swear that was the right password” ✅ Help organizations uncover hidden savings like a career-development detective ✅ Skip the detours—Tammy points you straight to the courses that actually get you where you want to go. ✅ Deliver warm, human

Crushing college debt? Hard pass.

September 11, 2025

With CFTEA, you can earn up to 90 of the 120 credits needed for a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a Banking major—at a fraction of the cost. Start small, take it step by step with CFTEA, and before you know it, you’re holding that degree without the mountain of debt. Why pay more when you don’t have to? Start with CFTEA, finish with confidence. Discover how: https://cftea.org/academics/degrees/

Hear from CFTEA Board President, Nancy Hines

September 10, 2025

Hear directly from CFTEA Board President, Nancy Hines as she shares her passion for CFTEA’s mission and the difference our programs are making for students, organizations, and communities. In just two minutes, Nancy highlights why investing in people matters, how CFTEA continues to stand out, and why our 100-year history is just the beginning of the impact we’re making. Don’t miss this message of growth, leadership, and the power of education—straight from the top.

Ahead of the Curve: CFTEA’s Principles of Banking Review

September 9, 2025

Banking changes fast. CFTEA works to move faster. Our committees are rolling up their sleeves to review the Principles of Banking materials and ensure they reflect the latest updates in the industry. Each committee member has been assigned chapters where they apply their subject matter expertise, flag proposed changes, and provide qualified references to back them up. The result? By the end of 2025, CFTEA will publish an addendum to the Principles of Banking—keeping learners and organizations ahead of the

Why Take Content Twice?

September 8, 2025

You’ve already invested the time learning at your financial institution—so why not make it count twice? At CFTEA, we recognize the value of courses you’re already completed at work. Instead of starting from scratch, transfer that knowledge toward CFTEA credit and move closer to a certificate, diploma, or even a degree. Things don’t have to live in silos. With CFTEA’s unique flexibility, your hard work can unlock new recognition and fuel your career growth without extra cost or duplication. ✨

With CFTEA, Every Spin’s a Win

September 5, 2025

Tired of leaving your career up to chance? Spin the wheel, pull the lever, cross your fingers… and land on… “Try Again?” Not with CFTEA. Every move here is a win—support, value, and learning that actually fits your life (no tokens required). And here’s the kicker: you don’t even need to gamble. ️ Start with one of our FREE courses and see for yourself how much easier career growth can be when you’ve got CFTEA in your corner. Why roll

Overflowing Plate? Here’s Training That Actually Fits

September 4, 2025

Ever leave the house in the morning and spend the rest of the day wondering, “Did I actually shut the lights off?” Oh—and did I take out the dog? Yeah, same. Between the school year kicking off, endless sports practices, family obligations, and trying to squeeze in a meal that isn’t drive-thru fries, life can feel like it’s moving at lightspeed. Here’s the thing—we’re not here to add one more thing to your already-full plate. (That plate is overflowing enough,