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?
2024 Spring and Summer sessions
In-person schedule:
TRA pension seminars (for members covered by a TRA pension plan)
Northwest Metro – Tuesday, April 30
Registration at 4:30 PM, seminar starts at 5 PM
Education Minnesota Brooklyn Park Office
9210 Wyoming Ave. N. Suite 200, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Bemidji – Tuesday, May 7
Registration at 4:30 PM, seminar starts at 5 PM
Hampton Inn & Suites Bemidji
1019 Paul Bunyan Dr. S., Bemidji, MN 56601
Detroit Lakes – Tuesday, June 11
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes – Lakefront
1155 Hwy 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
SW Metro – Thursday, June 13
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Education Minnesota SW Metro Office
7242 Metro Blvd., Suite 200, Edina, MN 55439
East Metro – Thursday, June 20
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Education Minnesota Woodbury Office
2042 Wooddale Dr., Suite 100, Woodbury, MN 55125
Rochester TRA – Tuesday, June 25
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Rochester Int’l Event Center
7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Duluth – Tuesday, July 9
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Pier B Resort Hotel
800 W. Railroad St., Duluth, MN 55802
Northeast Metro – Thursday, July 11
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Education Minnesota New Brighton Office
900 Long Lake Rd., Suite 110, New Brighton, MN 55112
Mankato – Tuesday, July 16
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Education Minnesota Mankato Office
1961 Premier Dr., Sakatah Trl. Conference Room, Mankato, MN 56001
Chaska – Wednesday, July 17
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, MN 55318
Willmar – Tuesday, July 23
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Best Western Plus Willmar
2100 Highway 12 E, Willmar, MN 56201
Questions? Please contact Deb Skog after registration.
St. Paul Teacher pension seminars (for members covered by a SPTRFA pension plan)
St. Paul – Thursday, May 16
Registration at 4:30 PM, seminar starts at 5 PM
Education Minnesota St. Paul
41 Sherburne Ave., Conference room 1, St. Paul, MN 55103
Questions? Please contact Deb Skog after registration.
PERA pension seminars (for members covered by a PERA pension plan)
St. Paul PERA – Thursday, May 16
Registration at 4:30 PM, seminar starts at 5 PM
Education Minnesota St. Paul
41 Sherburne Ave., Conference room 4, St. Paul, MN 55103
Rochester PERA – Tuesday, June 25
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Rochester Int’l Event Center
7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Chaska PERA – Wednesday, July 17
Registration at 9:30 AM, seminar starts at 10 AM
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, MN 55318
Questions? Please contact Deb Skog after registration.
Virtual schedule:
Virtual TRA pension seminars (for members covered by a TRA pension plan)
Minneapolis Teachers – Tuesday, May 21 from 6-7 PM
A zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the seminar
TRA virtual seminar – Wednesday, June 12 from 10-11 AM
A zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the seminar
Teacher Virtual seminar – Thursday, July 25 from 9-10 AM
A zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the seminar
Questions? Please contact Deb Skog after registration.
Virtual PERA pension seminars (for members covered by a PERA pension plan)
Minneapolis ESP’s – Thursday, May 23 from 6-7 PM
A zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the seminar
ESP Virtual seminar – Monday, June 24 from 10-11 AM
A zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the seminar
ESP Virtual seminar – Thursday, July 25 from 10:30-11 AM
A zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the seminar
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.
