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Have You Heard of C Bucks?

August 1, 2025

Get ready—because the 2025 CFTEA Leaders Conference is shaping up to be an experience like no other. We’d love for you to join other board members, council members, and key supporters for two days of inspiration, collaboration, and fun. October 1–2, 2025 Village by the Sea, Wells, Maine ✨ Theme: Reimagining Education: Affordability Meets Excellence This year’s conference is designed to help you discover bold new ways to stretch training budgets, engage employees, and share insights that truly matter. But

New Course Launch: Peer Coaching Without Authority

July 31, 2025

You don’t need a title to make a powerful impact. CFTEA’s brand-new course Peer Coaching Without Authority gives you the tools to guide, support, and inspire others—even when you’re not in charge. In this course, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Build trust and credibility with peers ✅ Offer feedback that motivates instead of intimidates ✅ Strengthen collaboration while respecting boundaries ✅ Influence others and drive change without formal authority Even better, this course is part of our Modern Workforce Skills

Board Member Spotlight: Arielle Darling, Androscoggin Bank

July 30, 2025

I have been a trainer, mentor, and coach in various industries and sectors for most of my adult life. When I joined the world of banking, I was introduced to (and eagerly became well-acquainted with) CFTEA as a trusted source of valuable information. I dove in to learn what I could, network with others in the same field, and gain new insights and perspectives on the direction my career had recently taken. I had to learn Banking from the ground

Just Dropped: Your 2025–2026 Award Catalog + Progress Trackers!

July 29, 2025

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to start growing your career… this is it. With rising costs, evolving roles, and more competition than ever, now is the moment to invest in yourself—and CFTEA is here to make it easy. We’ve just released the 2025–2026 Award Catalog, your one-stop guide to earning certificates, certifications, and diplomas that actually align with your career goals. And the best part? We’re giving you printable progress tracking worksheets so you can stay on

Self Paced Classes Doesn’t Mean Going It Alone

July 25, 2025

Have a question during your CFTEA course? Tammy’s got your back. ✅ Forgot your password? ✅ Locked out of your course? ✅ Progress bar stuck below 100% even though you swear you’re done? ✅ Not sure which portal to use? ✅ Confused about what to do next? You are not alone—and you don’t have to submit a support ticket into the void or wait days for a reply. At CFTEA, real people like Tammy in our office are here to

Your Future in Banking Starts Here—No Pressure, Just Possibility.

July 24, 2025

Thinking about earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Banking Major? You don’t have to decide everything today—but you can start moving in the right direction. At CFTEA, we’ve partnered with St. Joseph’s College of Maine to provide a flexible, affordable path to a banking degree that works on your schedule. And it all starts with courses you can take one at a time, based on your goals and life balance. CFTEA Courses That Apply Directly to

Board Spotlight: Board Member, Carrie Welch – First National Bank

July 23, 2025

CFTEA is an organization that helps Learning and Development professionals come together to support each other and brainstorm ways to address learning needs in our field. They have become the first place I look when I need to provide training to someone in my organization and they are the first place I suggest to others when they are looking to fill a training gap. The network I’m a part of is the first place I reach out to when I

NMLS Through CFTEA

July 22, 2025

Ready to boost your mortgage career—on your time, in your state? Whether you’re working toward your NMLS license, prepping for the big exam, or renewing your credentials, CFTEA has flexible, online mortgage education built around you. ✅ Earn your NMLS license in any state ✅ Access top-tier test prep and study tools ✅ Get state-specific continuing education to stay on track ✅ Learn when it fits your schedule—day or night From launching your career as a Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO)

Your career doesn’t grow by accident—it grows by intention.

July 21, 2025

According to LinkedIn, continuing education and certifications aren’t just résumé boosters—they’re essential tools for staying competitive, building confidence, and making yourself stand out in a fast-changing job market. That’s where CFTEA comes in. Whether you’re sharpening your skills for your current role or preparing for the one you want next, CFTEA offers real-world courses, certifications, and diplomas tailored to your career in community banking and credit unions. Stay relevant. Get noticed. Move forward with purpose. Your next opportunity could be

Your course. Your pace. Your personal guide.

July 18, 2025

At CFTEA, Guided Learning isn’t just flexible—it’s personal. When you choose a Guided Learning course, you’re never on your own. You’re paired with an assisting instructor—a subject matter expert who’s there to answer your questions, help you check your understanding, and support you every step of the way especially before submitting assignments. Meet Tammy, Andrew, Melissa, Sue, and Susan—just a few of the amazing instructors behind the scenes helping students gain confidence, clarity, and career momentum. Unlike standard self-paced learning,