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CFTEA Partners with MindEdge on Modern Banking Representative Certificate

October 15, 2020

BOSTON, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Center for Financial Training & Education Alliance (CFTEA) will offer its Certified Modern Banking Representative program online through MindEdge Learning. This entry-level certification for those pursuing banking careers includes four online courses and a certification exam. Powered by MindEdge, the courses are: Banking Today; Fighting Fraud; Law and Banking, and Quality Service for Banking. Participants in this program learn through games, videos from industry experts, interactive exercises, quizzes, and other engaging content. Those who pass the

2020 Making a Difference Award

October 14, 2020

Making a Difference Award – Joe Happnie, MEMIC Joe recently joined the CFTEA board. While the pandemic has hampered the ability to meet together in person, he has continued to provide fresh perspectives on learning and development that challenge the future of CFTEA course delivery. The Making a Difference Award is based on innovative thinking and inspiration. Despite a brief time on the board, a pandemic and his first child on the way, Joe recorded and was the guest speaker

Spotlight On CFTEA’s Board: Marcia Benner

October 9, 2020

Spotlight On Success: Marcia Benner Darimascotta Savings Bank I became a board member for CFTEA because education and career advancement is something that I am a huge supporter of. Being able to combine this passion with my banking experience by joining CFTEA had me at “hello”! The most rewarding part of being a board member is meeting and connecting with new people through my membership on the Board that I would have most likely not otherwise! I would recommend

Recognizing Council of the Year!

October 7, 2020

Sapphire Award – Council of the Year : Lakes Region New Hampshire Our Lakes Region council is small but mighty! A huge congratulations to Katrina Randlett for her innovative approaches to education that allowed the financial institutions under the New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp to continue learning during this health crisis. Katrina’s work at leveraging ideas and innovation to create engaging environments for continued learning while reducing travel, focusing on health and safety and charging forward to still support employee learning

Spotlight On Success: Emily LeClair

September 25, 2020

Spotlight On Success Emily LeClair Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank “I have benefited greatly from my current course with CFTEA. I came into my position not knowing much of Commercial Lending, but by taking courses that are specific to my position, I have been able to apply what I’ve learned to what I do day to day. I don’t think I can name just one thing about what I’m learning that has helped me in my day-to-day. All that I

Leaders Conference Winner: Jill Tetrault

September 22, 2020

Congratulations, Jill Tetrault! Jill is the winner of the 2020 virtual Leaders Conference word scramble, video challenge. The word was DISCOVER. Join us in congratulating Jill for earning a guided learning course of her choice using our new LMS – CFTEA Workplace! Discover CFTEA and all it has to offer your career! www.cftea.org

2020 Virtual Leaders Conference a Success!

September 22, 2020

Three cheers for attendees at the 2020 CFTEA Virtual Leaders Conference! While meeting in person wasn’t an option due to COVID-19, the energy and sharing came through the learning and development community! Thank your for your attendance and engagement. Our conference had over fifty in attendance from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Virginia! For those that weren’t able to attend – follow CFTEA on Facebook or on our news page for the latest information and announcements coming out of our

LinkedIn Learning Survey and COVID-19

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Spotlight on CFTEA Board Member: Krystal Boivin

September 11, 2020

Krystal Boivin Claremont Savings Bank I started out as a council member and was soon asked to join the board. CFTEA has personally helped my professional development over the last 14 years, and I am passionate about providing the same opportunity to others. Currently serving as the secretary of the executive committee, the most rewarding thing about being on the board is manifesting the transition of ideas into reality. One of the challenges I face being on the board is

The Banking Manager in the Now Economy

September 10, 2020

As leaders over the past several months, we have been tasked to continue growing the bank while at the same time keeping our team motivated. We want to roll out the red carpet and invite you to join us for an exciting, timely, dynamic training where we can share challenges and best practices. You will walk away with specific go-to’s to help you navigate the months ahead. You are a winner, and we welcome your participation in this seminar!