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2022 Training Industry Prediction #2

March 7, 2022

What is another industry trend that will impact learning and development in 2022? Earlier the focus was on accommodating the pandemic when approaching training. TOP SKILLS FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN 2022 If you still don’t think soft skills training isn’t imperative to the success of your organization, now is the time to get caught up before you find yourself falling behind. EdgePoint Learning highlighted a research study that found that 75% of long-term job success depends upon

CFTEA Earns 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency

March 1, 2022

As we head into our 25th year as an official non-profit, we are proud to announce that CFTEA has been nationally recognized for our organization’s community impact and transparency! Learn about our organization by exploring our non-profit profile and data on Candid. The GuideStar/Candid Seals of Transparency were introduced in 2013 to provide visible recognition when a nonprofit shares information. More than 75,000 non-profit organizations in the United States have earned Seals, making the Guidestar/Candid Seal the most widely adopted

Growing Forward: An Interview with Joe Happnie

March 1, 2022

CFTEA Board Member and St. Joseph’s College Alum Joe Happnie joined the CFTEA board of directors in 2020 after completing MANP’s Emerging Leaders Program. It was a perfect fit for many reasons – Joe has a passion for learning and development with a powerful perspective and history with our long-time collaborating partner – St. Joseph’s College. He graduated in 2011 with a Business Administration degree. Reflecting on his time at St. Joseph’s College, “It had a lot to offer. A

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March 1, 2022

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2022 Training Industry Prediction #1

February 28, 2022

With the continued evolvement of technology, a global pandemic, and a new generation settling into the workplace, the Learning and Development industry has unique and ever-changing needs. It has never been more important to maintain resilience and flexibility in corporate settings. And finding ways to anticipate changes – such as trends in the training industry – can help with that. Why take the time to understand training industry trends? Well, if you know the industry, you can better predict your

What Is My Why – Casey Bailey

February 25, 2022

Over and over, we hear how CFTEA has supported aspiring career seekers to advance through the various stages of their careers. 🏆 Casey Bailey from Northfield Savings Bank explains how she has been impacted. What is your why for taking CFTEA courses? #whatismywhy

Spotlight on Virtual Classrooms (formerly Webcourses)

February 14, 2022

The number one piece of feedback – students want a live classroom environment – especially for specific courses. For health and safety reasons, many live classes just aren’t being scheduled. Enter our Virtual Classroom! The same engagement as a live course, real-time access to the instructor and your peers. And we know how to do them right! Virtual classrooms have been around with CFTEA for over ten years. What’s coming up soon for virtual classrooms? March 2022 – Modern Supervisor

Spotlight on Success: Adam Bowman

February 11, 2022

Spotlight on Success: Adam Bowman TowneBank Adam began working at TowneBank in 2018 and has recently transferred from a member service specialist in a retail facility to working in the loans department. As someone new to the financial world, Adam had this to say about one of his ABA courses through CFTEA, “I took Principles of Banking which was very insightful. It laid a good foundation for a person who previously had no banking experience. It also showed

Announcing New ACE CREDIT Courses!

February 9, 2022

Looking to Transfer courses with ACE Accreditation into a College? What is ACE Credit? What is ACE Accreditation? ACE CREDIT recommendations are used by students to obtain college credit or advanced college placement for formal courses or exams taken outside the traditional classroom, including the military. ACE supports all learning, including skills gained from experiences outside postsecondary education. Credit for prior learning provides a range of options, from recognition of military and workforce training to national examinations and portfolio development. With more options to document

Legislation Proposed to Permit HSAs for Children

February 4, 2022

The Child Health Savings Account Act of 2022 (H.R. 6507), introduced by Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) in the House of Representatives, would expand HSA contribution eligibility requirements by allowing parents to contribute and deduct up to $3,000 each year to their childrens’ HSAs. The HSA will be treated as the parent’s HSA until the child reaches age 18. At that time, it would become the child’s HSA. As the bill is currently drafted, any distributions taken out of the HSA