KENNEBEC SAVINGS BANK ENCOURAGES EMPLOYEE BANKING EDUCATION

 AUGUST, 2009: AUGUSTA, ME - Seven employees of Kennebec Savings Bank received Northern New England Center for Financial Training (NNECFT) certificates at the Annual Student Awards Banquet recently in Auburn. 

These seven Kennebec Savings Bank employees, previously earning Certified Teller Certificates, were recognized at the Annual Student Awards Banquet for furthering their banking education.  Andrea McArthur received her Advanced Bank Teller Certificate.  Amy Foss, Sherry Furbush, and Barbara Halperin received their Advanced Bank Teller and Customer Service Associate Certificates.  Pamala Kimball and Mary Ann Smart both were awarded with an Advanced Bank Teller and Customer Service Representative Certificates.   Lastly, Jayne Ladd earned several certificates including: Advanced Bank Teller, Customer Service Associate, Customer Service Representative, and Personal Development.

President and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, Mark Johnston, spoke about the Bank employees’ commitment to ongoing education, “I am proud that KSB’s employees are empowered to learn more, both to better themselves as well as to better serve our customers.  These Certificates enable our personnel to aid in surpassing customer expectations, building our reputation, and enhancing our knowledge of the industry in general.”

The banquet, held at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, allows the NNECFT organization to formally recognize individuals who have achieved awards, diplomas, and certificates upon completion of the programs.  Instructors, past NNECFT leaders, and bankers closely tied to the goals of the organization are also acknowledged.

To learn more about the Northern New England Center for Financial Training or the courses offered, please visit https://www.cftnne.com/.

Kennebec Savings Bank is a $679 million state-chartered mutual savings bank, headquartered in Augusta.  With 81 employees, and offices located in Waterville and Winthrop, Kennebec Savings Bank prides itself on being the bank where “the feeling is mutual.”