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ACB and CFT
A Partnership in Education and Training

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When people performance is improved, the performance of your company improves.

That's why the Center for Financial Training - ACB's training partner for community banks - is changing to meet the needs of today's challenging business environment by offering a comprehensive, up-to-date curriculum that will help your company achieve its goals! It takes more than just keeping up with the changes in this dynamic industry to keep your competitive edge, you've got to stay on top!

CFT's Mission Statement

CFT Atlantic and Central States is dedicated to providing professionally administered educational programs that will continually meet the needs of the financial services industry of the Atlantic and Central States.

Today's CFT

is a leader in providing the most current training that your employees need, delivered the way you want
offers training with immediate on-the-job applications, coupled with programs of study that award industry-recognized certificates and diplomas
offers flexible formats that fit every need: traditional classroom instruction, customized in-house seminars, multi-media, online and correspondence study options
offers a comprehensive variety of training designed to make a difference at every level of responsibility
is the industry's first choice for professional development solutions!

Why CFT Atlantic and Central States is Your First Choice for Professional Training

CFT Atlantic and Central States specializes in financial institution training solutions
CFT Atlantic and Central States delivers relevant topics, including compliance, management, sales, retail banking, accounting, operations, lending, and teller.
CFT Atlantic and Central States offers results-oriented training with immediate on-the-job relevance
CFT Atlantic and Central States is the industry's leader in value and effectiveness
CFT Atlantic and Central States provides networking opportunities with leaders in your industry
CFT Atlantic and Central States programs enhances internal education programs already in place
CFT Atlantic and Central States delivers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 programs
CFT Atlantic and Central States diplomas and certificates, college credit and CPE credit may be earned
CFT Atlantic and Central States instructors are "subject matter experts" with a proven track record
CFT Atlantic and Central States training is available for all levels of employees:
◦ Fundamental
◦ Supervisory
◦ Management
CFT Atlantic and Central States offers flexible scheduling options to fit every student's needs:
CFT Atlantic and Central States provides professional development seminars
CFT Atlantic and Central States offers correspondence study, online classes and interactive computer, video, and online compliance training.
CFT Atlantic and Central States programs are available in traditional class setting courses, as well as customized, on-site training

How your company can see immediate results from "The CFT Advantage"

Maximize your company's productivity and profitability
Improve employee retention and morale
Increase customer satisfaction and retention
Informed employees stay on top of compliance issues, decreasing your liability

What Students Say about CFT

"My experience with CFT as been very informative and exciting. My instructor is wonderful. She has a very special quality about her that makes you look forward to the next class."

"I'm taking CFT classes to learn more, complete my diplomas and build confidence in what I do. The classes I've taken have helped me get promoted."

"CFT courses have made me more knowledgeable about banking overall and have made my job easier when customers ask questions about other departments in the bank."

"The instructor made the information very interesting therefore a lot of things came together for me."

"The CFT teacher had great communication skills. Can relate to various circumstances in every situation. She was very helpful, very personable. She was interesting and held my attention."

"The instructor is very enthusiastic. She takes pride in her job and encourages others to take pride in their position. I enjoyed spending time in her class."

CFT Atlantic and Central States History

CFT Atlantic and Central States is the leading banker education system serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. CFT Atlantic and Central States, the original banking school, dates back to 1901, and currently enrolls more than 13,000 financial institution employees in a variety of education programs each year.

ACB History

In 1980 a small group of like-minded independent bankers banded together to charter the Arkansas Independent Bankers Association. These pioneers in Arkansas banking represented some 65 independent community banks throughout our State. In 1993 the name of the association was officially changed to the Arkansas Community Bankers Association. May 1995 the membership voted to allow Arkansas based thrifts to be members of ACB. Today ACB represents 154 community banks and thrifts in Arkansas.

CFT Atlantic and Central States Faculty

CFT Atlantic and Central States class instructors have college degrees and have work experience in the subject matter taught. Instructors are skilled presenters using textbooks specific to the financial services industry.

CFT Atlantic and Central States seminar leaders are topic experts with superior presentation skills using quality, practical handout materials.

CFT Atlantic and Central States instructor led online classes use experienced classroom instructors who have been specially trained for the distance learning environment.

If you would like to reach an instructor for any reason, please contact us.

Instructor Opportunities

The Center for Financial Training Atlantic and Central States is regularly looking for quality instructor candidates throughout our service area Virginia .

If you have previously taught or conducted training programs, and/or you have extensive work experience in a subject which is related to banking, please contact us to further discuss CFT Atlantic and Central States teaching opportunities.

CFT Atlantic and Central States reaffirms its standing commitment to the principle that all employment decisions shall be made on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, and/or disability.