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2023 CFTEA Making A Difference Award Winner

November 17, 2023

Natalie Campbell of Camden National Bank has been awarded the CFTEA 2023 Making a Difference Award. The award is based on innovative thinking and inspiration. As an active council member, Natalie eagerly shared ideas on how CFTEA course searches could be improved and expanded through the use of tags. Not everyone searches for courses the same way or uses the same words. Previously course searches were done by searching on course names. This didn’t always give back the expansive results

Spotlight on Success: Jean Moffatt

November 14, 2023

Spotlight on Success: Jean Moffatt First National Bank In April 2001, Jean started her career at the Wiscasset branch of First National Bank. She is currently working as a Senior Banking Consultant. First National Bank not only offers CFTEA courses as opportunities for growth but also makes the process easy and encourages me to take them. Over the years, Jean has taken several courses. As she looks back at her career, what courses impacted her the most? “Classes like “A

2023 CFTEA Making A Difference Award Winner

October 4, 2023

Pete Joslin of Northeast Credit Union has been awarded our 2023 Making a Difference Award. The award is based on innovative thinking and inspiration. This year is all about making connections. Pete supported CFTEA through attending community non-profit events put on by the Northeast Credit Union Foundation. This has led to a number of great connections, conversations, and opportunities. When board members find the right fit for CFTEA in their organizations and community that is a huge win. This type of

2023 CFTEA Spotlight Award Winner

September 27, 2023

Our annual Spotlight Award recognizes board leaders who provide an outstanding contribution to the organization and community. The award is usually provided to new board members, however, Melissa Greene of Union Bank received this award through her work with HireAbility Vermont and actively making connections with the end goal of attracting new employees to the banking industry in the State of Vermont. The goal has been to provide access to education and learning opportunities to attract and retain new employees

The Art of Saying “No” at Work

September 21, 2023

As an employee with more on the to-do list and fewer people to help, it can be particularly hard to say “no.” Early on in a career, we could simply say “yes” to everything – to help out and to show off what we can do. Although there may be an advantage to saying “yes” at work, it can quickly lead you to become overloaded and burned out. Of course, if you work somewhere like the ER or police

Free: Social Confidence Workbook

September 6, 2023

After the pandemic, people are expressing an array of anxiety around socializing with their peers in person. Social isolation triggered by COVID made our confidence weaker and our social anxiety reach new heights. According to a recent survey, confidence levels have fallen more than 30% since the pandemic. Perhaps you feel more cautious, concerned, or overwhelmed thinking about social engagements. Dealing with so many uncertainties and being forced into a virtual setting with no preparation was a lot for

2023 Fall Catalog Released

August 30, 2023

Plan for your future. The 2023 Fall catalog is all-new, all-different, and provides a strong foundation with a back-to-basics approach that supports an introduction to nearly 40 career paths as well as engaging updates to course options to support professional and personal growth. Discover what is new in this version of our catalog and remain confident in the options provided through CFTEA. >> Open Catalog <<

2023-2024 Awards Catalog Released

August 22, 2023

CFTEA certificates, diplomas, and certifications have been updated. Use this catalog to print any award worksheets that you need! Currently, working on an award? Students have 18 months to complete the old requirements. Questions? Contact the CFTEA office for support and direction. >> Open Catalog <<

Welcome to New Council Member: Emily Frechette (Partners Bank)

July 14, 2023

Regional Advisory Council Spotlight: Emily Frechette, Training Manager Partners Bank CFTEA is thrilled to welcome our newest council member, Emily! The CFTEA Regional Advisory Council members provide key insights into the needs of the community as well as professional knowledge from diverse perspectives. They are truly CFTEA champions! Council members are always invited as observers to CFTEA board meetings and may advance to become board members. Emily is on the 2023 Leaders Conference planning committee and was thrilled to be

Welcome to New Council Member: Teddi Gorczok (First National Bank)

June 16, 2023

Regional Community Advisory Council Spotlight: Teddi Gorczok, Employee Development Associate First National Bank A huge welcome to our newest council member, Teddi! CFTEA Regional Advisory Council members provide key insights into the needs of the community and provide professional expertise with diverse perspectives. They are truly CFTEA champions! Council members are always invited as observers to board meetings and may advance to become board members. Teddi had this to say about joining the CFTEA council: “CFTEA is an integral part of