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?
2026 Summer Seminars
- Seminars for those with TRA pensions will be listed in BLUE
- Seminars for those with PERA pensions will be listed in RED
In-person schedule:
TRA pension seminars (for members covered by a TRA pension plan)
June 2026 Seminars
Tuesday, June 4 (Teacher)
Shoreview Community Center – Shoreview Room
4580 Victoria St. N., Minnetonka, MN 55343
9:30 – 10 am Registration | 10 – 11:30 am Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Thursday, June 4 (ESP)
Shoreview Community Center – Meeting room 4
4580 Victoria St. N., Minnetonka, MN 55343
9:30 – 10 am Registration | 10 – 11:30 am Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Tuesday, June 9 (Teacher)
Pier B Resort – Bayfront West
800 W. Railroad St., Duluth, MN 55802
9:30 – 10 am Registration | 10 – 11:30 am Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Thursday, June 11 (Teacher)
Best Western Plus Willmar – Gallery 7
2100 Highway 12 E., Willmar, MN 56201
9:30 – 10 am Registration | 10 – 11:30 am Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
July 2026 Seminars
Tuesday, July 14 (Teacher)
Holiday Inn Lakefront Detroit Lakes
1155 US Hwy 10, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
9:30 – 10 am Registration | 10 – 11:30 am Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Thursday, July 16 (Teacher)
Rochester International Event Center
7333 Airport View Dr. SW., Rochester, MN 55902
9:30 – 10 am Registration | 10 – 11:30 am Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Tuesday, July 21 (Teacher)
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – MacMillan Auditorium
3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, MN 55318
9:30 – 10 am Registration | 10 – 11:30 am Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Tuesday, July 21 (ESP)
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Teaching room
3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, MN 55318
9:30 – 10 am Registration | 10 – 11:30 am Seminar/boxed lunch/prizes
Questions? Please contact Deb Skog after registration.
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.
