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Spotlight on Success: Amanda Pollard

April 17, 2020

Spotlight on Success: Amanda Pollard – Retail Training Specialist Chesapeake Bank Amanda started as a part-time teller in high school and continued her career development to full-time teller, head teller, customer service associate and retail training specialist. “I have been taking classes for years to expand my banking education. Chesapeake Bank offers continual learning opportunities. My CFTEA classes were relatable to the job I was in and not just a basic overview of the material. They really related to what

Woot! Woot!

April 15, 2020

Woot! Woot! This is news worth sharing! Your support of our non-profit has allowed us to give back in the last year in a big way to help you advance in your career!

Thank you for our Paychecks Protection Program

April 13, 2020

As a non-profit we benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program loan! Our commercial lender was incredible! A huge thank you to the lending community for quickly helping struggling small businesses and non-profits gain access to federal funds to manage services through this disaster. Your work is truly heroic!

Spotlight On Success: Corinne McNeal

April 10, 2020

Spotlight On Success Corinne McNeal Passumpsic Bank This is what Corinne had to say about her experience taking classes with us at CFTEA: “I decided to take classes with CFTEA because I wanted to expand my learning and knowledge, not only in banking, but with my education in general. The classes I have taken so far with CFTEA have contributed immensely to my growth as a person and as a professional. I have learned how to better communicate with co-workers,

A huge thank you…

April 8, 2020

A huge thank you to the banking community for quickly juggling a changing landscape and supporting customers with a much needed smiling face! You Rock – from Andrew, Tammy & Emily! Feel free to share this message of appreciation with those in banking that going above and beyond!

It’s Census Day!

March 31, 2020

It’s Census Day! The 2020 Census is underway and charitable nonprofits have vital interests at stake – including dollars, data, and democracy – to make sure the 2020 census produces quality counts. April 1st is officially Census Day! Constitutionally, the census must be taken every ten years and we can’t put it off, so please complete yours and ensure others do the same. The US Census Bureau has this message and more on their website: “The 2020 Census is underway

Collaborative Distance Learning Options

March 30, 2020

At a time when travel restrictions are being put in place, CFTEA has options to meet training needs and career development in a flexible way. Guided Learning For each Guided Learning class students study independently; however, a subject matter expert instructor is available to assist with material. Instructor-Led Online Subject matter expert instructors guide learning outcomes and support. The instructor is available to answer questions and provide feedback on assignments. Each week an assignment is received online and engagement

Spotlight On Success: Mason Gilmer

March 27, 2020

Spotlight On Success: Mason Gilmer F&M Bank Mason is currently a Teller I / Customer Service Rep for Farmers & Merchants Bank. This is what he had to say about his experience learning with CFTEA: “I have found that [taking classes with CFTEA are] an excellent opportunity. I have recently completed Principles of Banking and I have already learned so much about banking as an industry. I am currently enrolled in Today’s Teller and this course will help me to

Collaborative Distance Learning Options

March 25, 2020

Collaborative Distance Learning Options At a time when travel restrictions are being put in place, CFTEA has options to meet your training needs and career development in a flexible way. Guided Learning For each Guided Learning class you will be required to study on your own; however, you will have an instructor available to assist with material. Instructor-Led Online Subject matter expert instructors guide learning outcomes and support. The instructor is available to answer questions and provide feedback on your

IRS Provides Guidance Related to HSAs and COVID-19 Testing

March 19, 2020

The IRS has issued Notice 2020-15, addressing requests made to the agency for health savings account (HSA)-related guidance as the nation responds to the challenges of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak in the U.S. and worldwide. The IRS was asked for confirmation that a high deductible health plan (HDHP) associated with an HSA could cover the cost of COVID-19 patient testing with no deductible—or a lower deductible—first being paid, and still remain an HSA-eligible health plan. An HDHP must generally meet