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Board Spotlight: Robyn Walters (TowneBank)

June 2, 2023

Board Spotlight: Robyn Walters, VP, Associate Legal Counsel TowneBank Board members are critical to non-profits because they ensure CFTEA is fulfilling its mission, is financially stable as well as provide critical oversight and guidance to the executive director. They enthusiastically represent CFTEA within the community. Their volunteer leadership is essential for CFTEA to continue its mission as a for-impact organization within the community. To keep diversity and fresh perspectives among the board of directors, CFTEA is happy to welcome Robyn

Close to Retirement Age? Discover the Facts About Medicare and Supplements

May 31, 2023

Between television ads and direct mailing – there is a lot of misinformation about Medicare and supplement plans. Got questions? Discover the truth at a free session sponsored by Longevity Planning. To find out more click the image below to be redirected to a no-cost informational seminar Minimizing Health Care Expenses in Retirement with CFTEA’s latest partner.

Welcome to New Council Member: Casey Bailey (Northfield Savings Bank)

May 26, 2023

Regional Community Advisory Council Spotlight: Casey Bailey, HR Training and Development Coordinator Northfield Savings Bank A huge welcome to our newest council member, Casey! CFTEA Regional Advisory Council members provide key insights into the needs of the community and provide professional expertise with diverse perspectives. They are truly CFTEA champions! Council members are always invited as observers to board meetings and may advance to become board members. Casey has been involved with CFTEA for a number of years and joined Executive Director,

Take Charge of Your Own Personal and Professional Development

May 24, 2023

Many employers use a variety of workplace perks, ranging from free food to health coaches, to improve the happiness of their employees at work. This is good business: happy employees are more productive and motivated, as well as more likely to stick with a company. But even without an employer providing fancy benefits, it’s possible for employees to create their own sense of happiness at work. Whether your job is one you feel passionate about or one that you simply

Looking for Training to Support Your Mortgage Loan Officer Career?

May 19, 2023

CFTEA is proud to announce a deepened partnership with our national partner giving access to online mortgage training for every state. Gain your NMLS license, access test prep class to designed to help you pass the SAFE MLO national exam, or renew your mortgage license with continuing education! Click the image below and explore what works best for you!

Celebrating Collaboration with Portland Adult Education’s Teller Graduation

May 17, 2023

CFTEA is excited to be part of a collaborative program providing materials and assessments for ABA’s Today’s Teller curriculum! This unique opportunity brings financial institutions from the Portland, Maine area in an engaging twelve-week course that runs five days a week! A huge congratulations to the fourth graduating class of this program that supports qualified participants in their transition to life in the United States. The class of sixteen completed the program while working full-time and raising their families.

Board Spotlight: Casey Dillingham (Mascoma Bank)

May 12, 2023

Board Spotlight: Casey Dillingham, Talent Systems Manager Mascoma Bank Board members are critical to non-profits because they ensure CFTEA is fulfilling its mission, is financially stable as well as provide critical oversight and guidance to the executive director. They enthusiastically represent CFTEA within the community. Their volunteer leadership is essential for CFTEA to continue its mission as a for-impact organization within the community. To keep diversity and fresh perspectives among the board of directors, CFTEA is happy to welcome Casey

Board Spotlight: Carrie Welch (First National Bank)

May 4, 2023

Board Spotlight: Carrie Welch, VP Training and Education Manager First National Bank Board members are critical to non-profits because they ensure CFTEA is fulfilling its mission, is financially stable as well as provide critical oversight and guidance to the executive director. They enthusiastically represent CFTEA within the community. Their volunteer leadership is essential for CFTEA to continue its mission as a for-impact organization within the community. To keep diversity and fresh perspectives among the board of directors, CFTEA is happy

New Audiobook: Increasing Your Happiness

May 3, 2023

The next audiobook and ebook release in the CFTEA Global Workforce Library has landed with Increasing Your Happiness. It has been a few years since the world went into lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic upended life as we knew it. In that time, everyday routines, sources of joy, and relationships have changed, often leaving little room for happiness. In its place, fear and sadness have become constant companions for many people, felt so often that they become base emotions.

Spotlight on Success: Olivia Styons

April 28, 2023

Spotlight on Success: Olivia Styons TowneBank Over the last ten years, Olivia has experienced career growth from a Teller to Branch Operations Manager to Instructor. Her career path began right out of college. She is currently working in Learning and Development as a Training Coordinator where she enjoys the rewards of supporting employees in their education and growth. “TowneBank has been the best employer. I can’t imagine working anywhere else!” As a local employer, TowneBank continues to support Olivia in