Seminars and exhibits
ESI offers trainings regarding member benefits and seminars on financial planning and general pension education. We are also available to exhibit at local or regional events and attend membership or new member meetings.
Please contact deborah.skog@edmn.org for more information.
NEW: When Can I Afford to Retire?
2025 April and May sessions
- In-person seminars
- Virtual seminars for members with TRA pensions
- Virtual seminars for members with PERA pensions
- Virtual seminars for St. Paul ESP members with PERA pensions
- Virtual seminars for Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and ESPs members
In-person schedule:
TRA pension seminars (for members covered by a TRA pension plan)
Tuesday, April 1 (Woodbury)
EdMN Woodbury Office
2042 Wooddale Drive, Suite 100 Woodbury, MN 55125
4:30 – 5 p.m. Registration
5 – 6:30 p.m. Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Thursday, April 3 (Duluth)
Pier B Resort
800 West Railroad Street Duluth, MN 55802
4:30 – 5 p.m. Registration
5 – 6:30 p.m. Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Thursday, April 10 (Southwest Metro)
This seminar is full.
Tuesday, April 29 (Willmar)
Best Western Plus Willmar
2100 Highway 12 E. Willmar, MN 56201
4:30 – 5 p.m. Registration
5 – 6:30 p.m. Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Tuesday, May 6 (Brooklyn Park)
Education Minnesota Brooklyn Park Office
9210 Wyoming Avenue North, Suite 200 Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
4:30 – 5 p.m. Registration
5 – 6:30 p.m. Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Thursday, May 8 (Detroit Lakes)
Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes – Lakefront
1155 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
4:30 – 5 p.m. Registration
5 – 6:30 p.m. Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Tuesday, May 13 (Rochester)
Rochester Int’l Event Center
7333 Airport View Dr. SW Rochester, MN 55902
4:30 – 5 p.m. Registration
5 – 6:30 p.m. Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Thursday, May 15 (Apple Valley)
Education Minnesota Apple Valley Office
6950 West 146th Street, Suite 114
Apple Valley, MN 55124
4:30 – 5 p.m. Registration
5 – 6:30 p.m. Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Questions? Please contact Deb Skog after registration.
Virtual schedule:
2025 virtual seminar schedule coming soon.
Questions? Please contact Deb Skog after registration.
Other available trainings:
Using membership to the max: Member benefits
Education Minnesota ESI works to bring quality programs and services to members and their families. Through a member-led advisory committee and board, programs and services go through a review process before sponsorship. Learn about the ESI, NEA, and AFT sponsored programs including identity theft protection, financial resources, and shopping discounts. There are programs for members at every stage in their career. In fact, there are many ways for members to save the cost of their dues and more.
When can I afford to retire?
The answer to this question depends not only on how well you have planned financially, but also on what your plans are in retirement. While you are working, your income comes from your paycheck. In retirement, your income will come from three sources: your pension, social security, and any savings you have accumulated in accounts such as 403(b)/457/IRAs and savings. In this session, members will begin to understand how defined benefit pensions work and how income in retirement is calculated based on the pension option you choose. You will also learn about various investment plans and the differences between them so you can plan what is best for you.
Personal planning for a tight budget: It all adds up
Sometimes it seems impossible to stretch your paycheck for your bills, student loans and other debts, let alone save for the future. Session topics will include budgeting, paying down credit cards, savings including 403(b) and Roth IRA, saving on daycare expenses using flex money and more.
