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Welcoming new board member, Danielle Violette of Machias Savings Bank!

March 6, 2020

A huge welcome to our newest board member, Danielle Violette of Machias Savings Bank! Danielle was an alum of the Maine Association of Nonprofits Emerging Leaders program and made the decision to join our board. Danielle works as a Cash Management Specialist at their Portland, Maine location. Her career started as a teller and she has continued to gain experience in the industry. A graduate of Husson University, Danielle received her undergraduate and MBA by completing a five year accelerated program with the distinction of

Hot off the press!!

March 3, 2020

The updated version of Principles of Banking (12th Edition) has arrived! Three years in the making and now incorporated into our materials.

Spotlight on Success: Denelle Noyes

February 28, 2020

Spotlight On Success: Denelle Noyes Passumpsic Bank This was Denelle’s experience learning with CFTEA: “I decided to take classes with CFTEA because I wanted to expand my banking knowledge. I wanted to understand products, services, processes, and regulations so that I could better understand my job and be as informed as possible to speak with and assist our customers efficiently and intelligently. One thing that I have learned from taking CFTEA courses that continues to help me in my

Learning Outcomes Assist Adult Learners

February 27, 2020

Did You Know? With the release of the updated version of Principles of Banking, our office created Learning Outcome sheets for our instructors to ensure that topics covered are directly tied to our certification exams. This is another way we are supporting instructors and students for success! Principles of Banking is on a number of certificates, diplomas and the Certified Modern Branch Professional – Level I (a career path for advancing tellers into Universal Banker and Assistant Branch Managers).

Congratulations, Beth Martin of Community National Bank, VT!

February 25, 2020

Congratulations to Beth Martin, a Credit Analyst from Community National Bank, VT and the winner of our 2020 Unlock Your Potential Scholarship. Beth started her banking career in 2011 and has advanced from a part-time teller to key positions within the organization with the support of training from CFTEA. Beth had this to say in her application about the opportunity: “I believe that the Business Analysis Certificate would help to further my education and benefit me within this department, as it would

Instructor Spotlight: Lynn Andrews

February 21, 2020

CFTEA Instructor Spotlight: Lynn Andrews Skowhegan Savings Instructor with CFTEA for 10+ Years This is what she has to say about her experience as a CFTEA instructor: “At the beginning of my first class, I like to open up the CFTEA website and show the class where they can find information about certificates and diplomas and let them know that Principles of Banking is a core requirement and once this class is completed, they are on their way to meeting

Have your say!

February 19, 2020

With so many courses to choose from, we’ve worked with professionals to create customized educational career paths for growth within your field or to grow into a field. Explore our career paths at https://cftea.org/academics/career-paths/ Have your say in telling us what is missing or what you would like to see developed as an educational career path! Click here to share your insights to help us help you unlock your potential: We’d love to hear your thoughts! No idea too big or

Spotlight on Success: Alexandra Johnston

February 14, 2020

Spotlight On Success: Alexandra Johnston Damariscotta Bank & Trust This is what Alexandra had to say about taking courses with CFTEA: “CFTEA courses have given me so much confidence. Having the knowledge and skills to perform my job accurately and efficiently has been incredible. Each and every situation I have encounter I have been able to pull skills or knowledge from a course I took through CFTEA! Learning never stops. I believe that if you think you know it all,

CFTEA featured in Mainebiz magazine!

February 10, 2020

CFTEA has been recognized for its support and partnership for workforce development in MaineBiz magazine! So thrilled to be working in partnership with Portland Adult Education and area financial institutions! https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/new-mainers-get-training-for-financial-services-industry

Instructor Spotlight: Lise Patterson

February 7, 2020

CFTEA Instructor Spotlight: Lise Patterson Androscoggin Bank Instructor with CFTEA for 10+ Years This is what Lise had to say about her experience as a CFTEA instructor: “I have been in the banking industry since 1979. With that amount of experience comes a valuable skill set and “tricks of the trade” that only time and experience can provide. Sharing that information, in my opinion, is not only vital but is also a responsibility for anyone who has a career in any