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No one wants a canned solution!

March 23, 2022

Our partners, students, communities, customers, and national partners are all unique. What works for one person isn’t always what someone else is looking for. Find your unique solution – whether it is a career path, certificate, diploma, certification, or individual course.⭐ CFTEA could be compared it a swiss army knife. There are a lot of options – but you have to choose the best tool that supports your unique career and business goals. As an educational non-profit some of

2022 Training Industry Prediction #4

March 21, 2022

What is a final industry trend that will impact learning and development in 2022? Last time the focus was generational changes hitting the business world. CONSIDERING UNIQUE LEARNING APPROACHES With the structure of our work week evolving more than ever, there’s no doubt that the format for how we work and learn has changed. This could involve shifts into flex hours, or full-time to part-time remote working. This is applicable to learning and development too. With employees

Thank you, Tammy!

March 16, 2022

We ❤ sharing a key reason why CFTEA is different from other organizations – our people! One of our business customers had this to say: “I just wanted to reach out to you and tell you how wonderful Tammy is. I am in contact with her all the time, asking questions and getting guidance for myself and our employees who are taking classes. Tammy is always so patient and kind. I truly appreciate her and wanted to let you

2022 Training Industry Prediction #3

March 14, 2022

What is another industry trend that will impact learning and development in 2022? Last time the focus was on giving focus to onboarding, leadership, and key soft skills. GENERATIONAL GAPS Millennials take up 35% of the US workforce. This means they are still the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, as they have been since 2016. Millennials in the workforce are less likely to stay in the same job for more than 1 to 5 years. They

Spotlight on Success – Becca Libby (Machias Savings Bank)

March 11, 2022

Spotlight on Success: Becca Libby Machias Savings Bank Becca began her banking career in March 2020 and currently works as a Senior Loan Workout Specialist in the Asset Management department at Machias Savings Bank. She dreamt of working in the banking industry but had reservations that she could succeed. Reflecting on her journey, “Banking and Machias Savings Bank has proven to me that if you set your heart and mind on something you can do anything you want. I

Support CFTEA by shopping on Amazon!

March 8, 2022

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support CFTEA every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to our non-profit. A huge thank you to those that have chosen us for their AmazonSmile donation!

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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