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Elevate Your Career with CFTEA’s Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner (CAIP) Course!

April 14, 2025

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are revolutionizing industries worldwide. Stay ahead of the curve by mastering these transformative technologies with CFTEA’s Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner (CAIP) course. Get the same high-quality training at nearly half the cost of similar programs elsewhere! Why Enroll? Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical activities that teach you to apply AI and ML algorithms to real-world business challenges. Comprehensive Curriculum: From data collection and model training to building various models like linear regression, classification, clustering,

Jumping on the Barbie Box trend—CFTEA style!

April 14, 2025

We’re excited to be developing a brand-new course launching later this year – Harnessing AI for Learning & Development So, what better time to have a little fun with AI? Meet our “Executive Director” action figure—modeled after Andrew Lederer and created using ChatGPT’s image tools! Because at CFTEA, we believe learning should be innovative and engaging. Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming AI course!

Welcome Our New Board Members!

April 11, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the addition of four seasoned professionals to the CFTEA Board of Directors. Each brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our mission of advancing career development at community financial institutions. Meet Our New Board Members: Jessi Jaquish – With a strong background in banking, Jessi currently serves at Union Bank, where she has been instrumental in leading various educational initiatives. She has served for a number of years on the CFTEA Regional

Strong Writing Skills Matter More Than Ever – Even in the Age of AI!

April 8, 2025

In today’s workplace, clear and effective communication is essential—and with AI on the rise, knowing how to write well is more important than ever. Are writing skills of those in your organization helping them or holding them back? This course helps participants sharpen business writing skills, create meaningful emails, master grammar, and understand AI’s impact on professional communication. This virtual classroom is guaranteed to run, but we could use a few more students. Join CFTEA Board President and highly rated

New to Banking or the Workforce? Here’s What School Didn’t Teach You..

April 8, 2025

Starting your first job—or your first role in banking? You’ve got the ambition, but let’s be honest… skills like writing a professional email, managing your time, or creating strong daily habits probably weren’t covered in school. That’s where CFTEA’s Upping Your Professional Game bundle comes in. Designed for those new to the workforce or just entering the banking industry, this cost-saving course bundle helps you build the real-world skills that help you stand out—for all the right reasons. This bundle

Going the Extra Mile for Your Success!

April 4, 2025

Every spring, Tammy at CFTEA carefully checks and double-checks completed courses to ensure students receive the certificates, certifications, and diplomas they’ve worked hard for. Now that’s customer service! These are then sent to the CFTEA contact are your organization at the start of June for distribution and celebration! Are you close to completing a CFTEA award? Don’t leave it to chance—check in with Tammy! She’ll help you explore the best course options to reach your career and educational goals. ✨

Elevating Learning with Interactive Technology = CFTEA + We Are Learning!

April 3, 2025

What does true innovation in education look like? At CFTEA, it means bringing learning to life with cutting-edge technology that enhances engagement, retention, and real-world application. Fraud targeting seniors is on the rise, and you can make a difference. That’s why we’ve transformed our FREE course, Fighting Fraud: Top Scams Targeting Our Nation’s Seniors, by integrating real-life scenarios and decision-based learning through our investment in We Are. What’s new? Immersive 3D animations & interactive simulations Real-life conversations for hands-on learning

“I Never Thought I Could Do This… Until CFTEA” – from Board Member, Melissa Greene

April 2, 2025

When I began my banking career as a teller, I was encouraged to enroll in the foundational course Principles of Banking. I did not know at the time what one course could do, or the ways that learning could expand my career path. What I knew was that I was a young wife and mother who never thought it would be possible to earn a college degree. I was facing financial worries and deep personal fears about fitting into any

Career development shouldn’t break the bank—and with CFTEA, it doesn’t!

March 28, 2025

Professional development shouldn’t break the bank—and with CFTEA, it doesn’t! We believe career growth should be accessible to everyone, which is why our courses are affordable, flexible, and designed to fit your schedule. No need to beg for quality training—we’ve got you covered! Industry-recognized courses at a fraction of the cost Boost your career without draining your wallet Invest in yourself without overspending! Browse courses today: www.cftea.org

Empowering Careers. Strengthening Communities.

March 27, 2025

In 2018, CFTEA partnered with Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education to launch something powerful: the very first teller training program designed to help community members start meaningful careers at local banks and credit unions. The goal was simple – bringing community financial institutions together to enhance community careers with growth while attracting potential employees that might have never thought of a career in banking. Since then, the program has expanded to many adult education programs. In 2019, Portland Adult