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Recognition: Spotlight Award (Lisa Holt of Partners Bank and Kystal Boivin of Claremont Savings Bank)

October 19, 2019

Recognition: Spotlight Award – Lisa Holt – Partners Bank and Krystal Boivin – Claremont Savings Bank Over the years, CFTEA has actively recognized key contributors to learning and development as well as the development and evolution of our non-profit. This year we are happy to announce the introduction of our Spotlight Award. Both Lisa and Krystal have taken the lead in presenting new ideas and solutions, actively offering and following up with assistance, promoting CFTEA within their communities in new and interesting ways

CFTEA October Leaders Conference is here!

October 17, 2019

It starts today! CFTEA provides benefits to our partners by paying for leadership development and hotel expenses for Thursday evening. Our board members and friends in learning and development are meeting in October under our conference theme: Growing Forward! CFTEA’s 22nd annual leadership conference is day and a half of development, networking and growth. In the past year, CFTEA has developed new partnerships, certificates, diplomas and certifications, updated course material and launched a new interactive website with the goal of

New Educational Career Paths

October 16, 2019

In 2019, new educational career paths have been developed for deposit operations, digital banking, loan processing & loan servicing! What new paths would you like to see added?

Spotlight. Branch Manager Bootcamp, Vermont

October 15, 2019

Taught by national retail industry leader, Jennie Sobecki. This program focuses on the unique needs of community banks across the nation. This program has been updated and is returning after several years. The content is focused on branch managers and those interested or identified to move into a branch manager role in the near future. Two Day—Branch Manager Boot Camp White River Junction, Vermont This two-day series will focus on the next generation manager who will be leading the transition

Upcoming November Webcourses

October 15, 2019

November 2019 – Webcourses Fundamentals of Consumer Lending Fundamentals of Mortgage Lending Quality Service Interactive distance learning, live courses without travel using a PC, tablet, smartphone or Mac. INCREASINGLY POPULAR CLASSROOM FORMAT OPTION FROM CFTEA: WEBCOURSES A CFTEA Webcourse blends the convenience of attending a class online, wherever you may be, with the value of being a part of a live classroom. Use your telephone and computer to join the classroom at a specific time on a specific day with

Instructor Spotlight: Kristina McLaughlin

October 11, 2019

Instructor Spotlight: Kristina McLaughlin, Passumpsic Bank Human Resources and Employee Engagement Officer I have taught for CFTEA for over five years and genuinely enjoy each course and curriculum. I love that CFTEA courses allow you to put your own personal insights to ensure students get a unique experience that allows for flexibility in organizational culture and procedures. In my career, I have personally seen CFTEA courses help develop multiple students by allowing them access to education that they otherwise wouldn’t have

Spotlight On Success: Robin Hubbard

October 9, 2019

Spotlight On: Robin Hubbard “I started taking classes through CFTEA in 2009 and am currently taking classes and making personal goals to receive several diplomas and certificates. The classes CFTEA offer have helped me grow and become more confident in my career and have also made me take an interest in things I never knew I would be interested in. CFTEA classes have helped me with the everyday tasks as a teller and through some of the difficulties of opening

Questions about our offerings?

October 8, 2019

Questions about our offerings? Contact us at 888.366.3242 or complete the Contact form on our website— cftea.org. We are happy to help!

Are you reaching the right place?

October 3, 2019

Did I reach the right place? Are you looking to visit the CFTEA website? Are you looking for student records or the latest in courses, certificates and diplomas? There are a number of CFT organizations nationally. To work with the one in your area, make sure to check the logo. Our new logo allows us to stand out as different and it is a key place to get your student transcripts as well as the latest information on courses, certifications,

Vermont Credit Analysis Program

October 1, 2019

It’s Arrived! Based on feedback from our first issue of the CFTEA Insider, our Credit Analysis program has been added to Montpelier, Vermont! Certified Business Credit Analyst Certified Business Credit & Tax Return Analyst These courses and certifications are intended for credit analysts, branch managers, loan officers and others who are involved in the lending decision process with businesses. Additional details at cftea.org. November 26—Analyzing Personal Financial Statements and Tax Returns November 27—Analyzing the Tax Returns of Businesses December 3—Advanced