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Spotlight On Success: Jessica Cash

May 28, 2020

Spotlight on Success: Jessica Cash Customer Service Representative Mechanics Savings, a division of Maine Community Bank Jessica was a guest student speaker at our 2019 student awards banquet in Auburn, Maine. Her story is one of inspiration. “Prior to banking, I worked two jobs. I wanted to find a job where I could grow and support my children. I started my job search and banking kept standing out to me. I started my career in banking just over a year

Spotlight On Success: Deanne Guay

May 28, 2020

Spotlight On Success Deanne Guay Passumpsic Bank Hear what Deanne has to say about her experience learning with CFTEA: “I have benefited in many ways from my courses with CFTEA. I’ve learned how to be confident when talking to customers and speak in a way that they understand. I also have learned about being a team player and also have gotten tips on how I can write more professionally. Right now my goal is to work my way up to

Sustainable Development Goals

May 21, 2020

This year, CFTEA, reached GuideStar’s non-profit seal of Platinum Transparency. We are happy to provide our major Sustainable Development Goals as a universal call to action to better our communities by 2030. The five at CFTEA are quality education for all, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, innovation and infrastructure and climate change. Our continued decisions will support the development of these goals in helped our communities support quality, affordable workforce and career development. Thank you for supporting CFTEA

Support our non-profit through Amazon purchases

May 14, 2020

In May, CFTEA joined AmazonSmile as a non-profit. Giving to a non-profit or charity is a personal matter. We are registered under our IRS legal name as Northern New England Center for Financial Training. If you are interested in supporting us through your regular Amazon purchase from your computer, tablet or app, either now or in the future, it is now available and greatly appreciated. All proceeds received go directly into supporting our Learning Management System and the new options

Combating the Loneliness Epidemic at Work

May 11, 2020

Combating the Loneliness Epidemic at Work If you feel lonely at work, you’re not alone. In fact, about one-third of U.S. workers reported that they felt a general sense of loneliness, emptiness and disconnection from their co-workers. Signs that you may be struggling with loneliness include feeling disconnected from your peers, heavily scrutinizing others, being sensitive to others’ responses toward you and having difficulty trusting people. The hardest step to take when overcoming loneliness can often be the first one—reaching

Instructor Spotlight: Jessi Jaquish (COVID-19 Edition) PART 2 of 2

May 8, 2020

During these unprecedented times, we at CFTEA would like to continue to acknowledge and celebrate the flexibility and adaptability that both our instructors and students have shown. In part 2 of this interview Jessi explains how, despite restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, she was able to successfully navigate teaching virtually! “I know that I was a braver then I normally would have been because we already had a student who had been participating via video conference from

Spotlight On Success: Deanne Guay

May 8, 2020

Spotlight On Success Deanne Guay Passumpsic Bank Hear what Deanne has to say about her experience learning with CFTEA: “I have benefited in many ways from my courses with CFTEA. I’ve learned how to be confident when talking to customers and speak in a way that they understand. I also have learned about being a team player and also have gotten tips on how I can write more professionally. Right now my goal is to work my way up to

Instructor Spotlight: Jessi Jaquish (COVID-19 Edition)

May 1, 2020

Instructor Spotlight: Part 1 of 2 Jessi Jaquish Union Bank, VT & NH During these unprecedented times, we at CFTEA would like to continue to acknowledge and celebrate the flexibility and adaptability that both our instructors and students have shown. Many of our instructors and students are very comfortable with our live format of classes. We understand it may be out of their comfort zone to tackle online learning and we applaud those who, even if unsure at the

CFTEA is a National SHRM member

April 29, 2020

Exciting news! CFTEA is now a national SHRM member! This collaborative connection continues CFTEA’s strong commitment to supporting HR goals, such as workforce development and employee career paths

CFTEA receives GuideStar Non-Profit Seal of Transparency

April 27, 2020

Our organization earned a 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency by sharing our key metrics and highlighting the impact we’re making. Check out our updated#NonprofitProfile on GuideStar (Now part of @CandidDotOrg): CFTEA GuideStar Profile We’re committed to the highest level of transparency! Our organization earned the 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency, showcasing the progress and results we’re making toward our mission!