Curious about AI and how to use it with confidence at work? CFTEA has a new course designed to help you feel prepared, informed, and safe as AI tools continue to grow in the workplace. And it is only $20. ABA’s AI Security Essentials gives you a clear and practical understanding of how AI works and how to use it responsibly at your organization. You will learn: ✅ What generative AI is and how it fits into daily work ✅
Read More...
CFTEA has been hard at work developing real courses with actual subject matter experts, not just another AI-generated overview that sounds like Siri reading a Wikipedia article. Cue the drum roll… Because your people are already amazing, and this course is the perfect chance to help them shine even brighter—without waiting until they have a fancy title on their desk. Why it matters: Think The Office, but in the best way. Peer coaching helps avoid those “conference room meeting, NOW!”
Read More...
“Ever have one of those moments at work where something lands in your inbox and you pause? Not one of those “reply all” disasters. Something good. Something that makes you sit up a little straighter because you know it matters. That was me when the chance came to step into this role at CFTEA. CFTEA was a turning point in my own career. The courses, the support, the confidence building. It played a real part in who I became professionally.
Read More...
Ever feel like the world is coming at you from every direction? Emails, deadlines, projects, and about seven “urgent” reminders before lunch? Some training organizations seem to think the answer is more emails. Several a day. Every day. But not CFTEA. We believe peace of mind matters. That is why our newsletters come out every two weeks, just enough to keep you informed, not enough to make you hide under your desk. CFTEA is here to help you grow at
Read More...
“As someone with prior experience serving on a banking board and participating in a few small nonprofit boards, I initially questioned how much I would benefit from the CFTEA Board Leadership Launchpad Program. However, even within the first module, I’ve already gained valuable insights that have positively impacted my current board involvement. Being deeply engaged in nonprofit leadership both personally and professionally, I’ve come to appreciate the program’s emphasis on the diversity of board structures and governance models. One of
Read More...
If you are ready to take charge of your career and move from just another employee to the one everyone looks to, the Certified Modern Banking Representative program is your launchpad. With just four courses (and yes, one of them is free) you will build the knowledge, confidence, and skills to shine in your organization and in the community you serve. Think of it as your roadmap to becoming the go to person customers trust and leaders notice. You will
Read More...
If you have ever heard those five words from an automated system, you know the feeling. You are 30 minutes deep in a phone tree pressing zero like it is a video game, just trying to reach a real person. Or maybe you sent a question and by the time you finally got an answer, your hair had gone a little more gray. That is not CFTEA. When you reach out, you get real people who actually care. Tammy, Andrew,
Read More...
Ever wonder what really happens at a CFTEA Leaders Conference? Spoiler alert, it is never quiet and this year was no exception. Last year’s evaluations were loud and clear: “We want to talk about AI!” And talk we did. From headlines to policies, from “is it saving time?” to “is it taking over the world?”, the discussion was so good that we may have borrowed some time from the next session. (Sorry, Pete!) Meanwhile, C Bucks (our official conference engagement
Read More...
“My name is Claire Bundy, and I serve as a Human Resources Coordinator at TowneBank. In my role I support the HR department with employee relations, talent development, and organizational initiatives that contribute to a positive workplace culture. I am grateful to have been selected to participate in the CFTEA Board Leadership Launchpad Program. I believe this opportunity will not only deepen my understanding of how an effective board operates but also help me grow as a leader. I look
Read More...
Each year, the CFTEA Spotlight Award recognizes board leaders who make an outstanding contribution to CFTEA and their community. This year, that recognition carries deep meaning. The 2025 CFTEA Spotlight Award and Leaving a Legacy Award were presented posthumously to Mary Swift, former CFTEA Board Member, who passed away this past summer. Mary was a true beacon of inspiration. Her positivity, warmth, and tireless dedication left a mark on everyone she worked with. She was scheduled to co-present with CFTEA
Read More...