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Advancement in our 2030 Strategic Goals!

April 15, 2022

Our carbon footprint has been reduced with the addition of solar to the CFTEA office! In a recent LinkedIn article: “Climate change is impacting the planet much more severely at lower levels of warming than previously anticipated, an alarming new report by UN climate body IPCC concludes. Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and floods, stand to happen more frequently, affecting billions of people, and taking a heavier toll on humans and other species even in the best-case scenario,

Updated: Frauds, Scams, and Cons for 2022!

April 13, 2022

For most people, a new year represents new opportunities and a chance to start over. However, for fraudsters, it looks like everything old is new again in 2022 – this includes everything from get-rich-quick schemes, to crypto scams, to romance frauds, and more. But one thing fraudsters will do differently this year is pay closer attention to their victims’ lives. As younger people join the digital banking system, fraudsters are eager to take advantage of their unfamiliarity with digital

Spotlight on Success – Johnna Gribbin (Union Bank)

April 8, 2022

Spotlight on Success: Johnna Gribbin Union Bank Johnna is a Residential Loan Closer at Union Bank and has been taking courses since 2017, completing her Bank Operations Diploma and Residential Mortgage Lending Certificate in 2021. As a community leader, Union Bank actively supports employee growth and development. “Union Bank makes CFTEA courses available to me at no cost. Having the classes hosted right upstairs makes it easier to want to learn. There are also other training options available to me

What is a Virtual Classroom?

April 6, 2022

Many of us are missing the impact of live interaction. That is no exception in our courses. There is a unique sharing that professionals experience by connecting in a shared learning environment. With demands on time, travel, and health and safety concerns – our virtual classrooms (formerly webcourses) are the closest to a live engagement from the comfort of home or work. Virtual classroom instructors engage in a higher level of training to ensure the course is engaging and

Talent Wars – Mainebiz Article

April 5, 2022

Updated: April 4, 2022 FOCUS ON BANKING & FINANCE Teller talent wars: Maine banks, credit unions get more strategic about filling entry-level jobs PHOTO / JIM NEUGER Kenyon Knue at work as a teller at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union in Hampden. By Renee Cordes MaineBiz Magazine Banking is brand new for 29-year-old Kenyon Knue, a former preschool teacher who started as a teller at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union in Hampden in

Announcement: Course Changes

April 5, 2022

From time to time course offerings are adjusted to better serve organizations and students. Many of these courses have been merged into new content. The full listing of recent changes are noted below: The courses below can no longer be purchased separately and are now available as a bundled option with the Effective Manager’s Toolbox Certificate. The Manager’s Toolbox: Business Nuts and Bolts The Manager’s Toolbox: Compliance Challenges The Manager’s Toolbox: Handling Conflict The Manager’s Toolbox: New Leader Challenges

Introducing New Board Members!

April 2, 2022

The power of our board comes through the diversity of views. Our board of directors officially voted to add four new board members and we are so excited to have them lending their voices to our leadership. Starting their term on July 1, 2022, as we begin our 25th anniversary as a non-profit, CFTEA is excited to announce the following new board members! Arielle Darling (Androscoggin Bank) As AVP, Senior Training

April 2022 Coupon

April 1, 2022

Catch up on the latest information for IRAs and retirement changes to support last minute retirement savings moves!

What Does the Metaverse Mean for the Future of Training and Work

March 31, 2022

ENTER A NEW ERA OF TRAINING WITH THE METAVERSE Just when you thought that technology couldn’t be more advanced, Facebook comes out with something new. Or Meta I should say. The technology conglomerate’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the rebrand in the fall, and the news – particularly what it means for our everyday life– is still sinking in for everyone. In the statement, they said “Meta’s focus will be to bring the metaverse to life and help people connect, find

What is Guided Learning?

March 30, 2022

Having a course experience that is as unique as you is empowering. Our Guided Learning program is the most flexible of all our learning formats. But what exactly is Guided Learning? The Guided Learning experience provides access to 3 credit courses and more. A student textbook is mailed, there is a dedicated instructor to ask questions and gain feedback, and depending on the course students have up to 4 or 6 months to complete. Recently, the assessments and supporting