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Discover Instructor Led Online Webcourses – Spring 2020

January 6, 2020

Discover new courses, updated materials and special pricing for Spring 2020 Instructor Led Online Webcourses. Plan ahead to unlock your career potential and boost your industry knowledge as a professional. January 2020 (enroll early!) 1/14 -Residential Mortgage Lending—Updated Textbook! 1/20—Accounting—Special Discount of $100! 1/29—Make Safe Deposit Boxes a Profit Center—Discounted Live and Recorded Rate! 1/30—Commercial Lending February 2020 2/13—Top 50 Important Operating Procedures for Safe Deposit Boxes—Discounted Live and Recorded Rate! March 2020 3/4—Quality Service (part of Certified Modern Banking

Instructor Spotlight: Judy Barrett

January 2, 2020

Instructor Spotlight: Judy Barrett TowneBank Instructor with CFTEA for 10+ years We interviewed Judy about teaching for CFTEA and these were some of her thoughts on her experience on how she has benefited: “I have met many people that I wouldn’t have otherwise met both at my bank and other banks. It is nice to talk with individuals regarding their dreams and where they see themselves in the future. I have had several students tell me that they have made

Spotlight on Success: Kimberly Ferebee from TowneBank

December 20, 2019

Spotlight On Success: Kimberly Ferebee TowneBank Kimberly is working as a Member Service Specialist at TowneBank in Virginia since 2004. This is what she had to say about her experience taking courses from CFTEA: “I started working in the banking industry in 2004. At the time, I knew nothing about banking. However, when I started, one of the required courses that each teller must take was CFTEA’s Principles of Banking and Law and Banking (now Legal Foundations in Banking). After

Instructor Spotlight: Jodi Robinson

December 16, 2019

Instructor Spotlight: Jodi Robinson Kennebunk Savings Instructor with CFTEA for 10+ years We interviewed Jodi about teaching for CFTEA and these were some of her thoughts on her experience: “As a CFTEA instructor, I feel like I learn just as much from the students as the students learn from me. So not only am I teaching, but I am also learning every time I instruct a class. Often times I feel like I am more of a facilitator than an

It’s Finally Here!

December 11, 2019

Eureka! It’s finally here! This is news we could not wait to share. The new ABA Principles of Banking book is ready for pre-order. Please contact Tammy ([email protected]) at our CFTEA office to place your pre-order as soon as possible. The current scheduled shipping date from ABA is the beginning of February. For those using our courses, our Principles of Banking book will be replaced shortly after our shipment has arrived. If you have in-house Principles of Banking books this

Spotlight On Success: Dawn Larrabee

December 6, 2019

Spotlight on Success: Dawn Larrabee Katahdin Trust Dawn Larrabee works with Katahdin Trust Company as an Accounting Assistant. A recent graduate of our Verbal Communications Course, this is what she had to say about her experience with CFTEA: “In order for me to progress in my career, I had to go outside of my comfort zone and tackle this course head on. I wanted to strengthen myself as a professional in the banking industry, and in general. Verbal Communications is

Thank You For 2019!

November 29, 2019

Thank you so much for your continued support for CFTEA! We have had a year full of change and transformation due to your hard work and backing – and we are just getting started. Is there anything that we can do to support you better in 2020 and beyond? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Spotlight On Success: Zachary Young

November 27, 2019

Spotlight On Success: Zachary Young Septic Designs of NH CFTEA courses aren’t just for Financial Institutions. Our courses are convenient, affordable and industry fluid. As a Septic Inspector for nearly 3 years, Zachary was looking for courses to help him speak with confidence when talking with clients. This is what Zach had to say about taking our FREE Speak With Confidence Course powered by MindEdge: ” As someone who is really busy being able to take a class that was

Interactive Educational Career Paths Have Arrived!

November 20, 2019

They’ve arrived! Discover our new interactive educational career paths on our website! Develop your current career. Prepare for growth within your current role and beyond. These interactive tools are great conversations with managers in unlocking your potential. Click here to find out more!

Instructor Spotlight On Success: Lisa Holt

November 18, 2019

Instructor Spotlight: Lisa Holt Partners Bank Instructor with CFTEA for 5+ years We interviewed Lisa about teaching for CFTEA and these were some of her thoughts on her experience: “I have loved being an instructor for CFTEA and to have the opportunity to interact with colleagues in a different way. I can use my teaching opportunities to help maintain my teacher certifications as well and make sure that I stay up to date on my teaching strategies with adult learners.