Spotlight On CFTEA’s Council Tara Donovan Union Bank Tara Donovan is the Branch Manager of the Littleton NH Dells Rd Union Bank. This is what she had to say about her experience on the council: “I became a council member to be able to participate in a Non-profit organization that is able to help employees in financial businesses grow and succeed within their business and to also keep informed of what’s new and exciting within CFTEA so that I can
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Are you new to a career at a financial institution? It is a wise choice in today’s job market. While there are lots of employment options currently, the banking sector is a consistent and reliable source of well-paid jobs. Careers in banking will also provide you with a number of transferable skills, from dealing with people to crunching numbers, so a job in the banking sector can be your gateway to other types of job in the future, too. Moreover,
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With the rise of cybercrime, ransomware is a serious threat. Here’s what you need to know about the file-encrypting malware, how it works and what you can do as an institution to protect yourselves. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malware that employs encryption to hold a victim’s information at ransom. A user or organization’s critical data is encrypted so that they cannot access files, databases or applications. A ransom is then demanded to provide access. Ransomware is often designed to
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#WhatIsMyWhy Winner – Week 2 Congratulations Anna Johnson from Northfield Savings Bank! Don’t miss out on the next drawing of a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
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Enhance the credit skills of your employees by identifying their credit skills gaps and implementing a training program to address them! Thank you for passing along to those that may be interested in this topic at no charge. In this free webinar, we will cover: What are the main credit skills employees should have to be successful with consumer and business loans? How to implement a diagnostic assessment process to identify organization’s main credit skill gaps.
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The average individual protects their home wireless network by setting up a password to prevent their neighbors or others from taking control of your data. In a post-pandemic world, where many are still working remotely, we have to be more serious about wireless networking connections. Why is it important to be safe on wireless connections? Something you may not have considered is that your WiFi network does not end at your office or home walls. In fact, your wireless network
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#WhatIsMyWhy Winner – Week 1 Congratulations Brianna Critch from Claremont Savings Bank! Don’t miss out on the next drawing of a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
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Repairing bad credit is possible but it is also a minefield. You need to know what steps to take, where to find help and which companies to avoid. The stakes are high, and the consequences could haunt you for years. Your credit report, history and score all wield a huge amount of power over your finances. They affect not only whether you get approved by lenders for things like a mortgage, personal loan or a car loan, but also the specific terms of the agreement, like
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Spotlight On CFTEA’s Council Thomas Bruce TowneBank Thomas Bruce is a Branch Manager and AVP for Towne Bank. This is what he had to say about his experience being a council member: ” I had a great experience when taking CFTEA courses myself and was also seeking knowledge of how organizations such as CFTEA operate. My experience with CFTEA is made up of taking multiple banking related courses at the beginning of my banking career about 6 years
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Thank you for following our news and welcome to Fun Fridays in October! Over and over, we hear how CFTEA has supported aspiring career seekers to advance through the various stages of their careers. How has our nonprofit impacted your career growth and confidence? Complete the brief contest entry and be in the running to inspire others and enjoy some sweet Amazon credit! Thank you for sharing this contest with others in your organization! A winner will be announced from all
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