Free educational seminars are available to all Plan 3 members and new hires. Below is a short description of the educational seminars conducted by MissionSquare Retirement on behalf of the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). You are welcome to attend open seminars at school districts or PERS locations statewide.

Use the schedule links below to find an open seminar near you. Click on “View Available Events” and the screen will show the first ten scheduled seminars. Click “Next” at the top right of the list to see more dates. To sort the entire schedule, use the Zip Code, Keyword, or Advanced Search features. If you choose, an email will be sent from the third party record keeper, MissionSquare Retirement, to confirm your registration. It is important that you keep a copy of the confirmation number for your records in case you need to reference or cancel an event in the future.

• View SERS and TRS Available Events and register
• View PERS Available Events and register

If you have any registration questions, please call 888-711-8773.

Seminar Type	Description
Getting to Know Plan 3 Length: 1 hour	Overview of the components of Plan 3 as well as the contribution rate and investment option decisions you’ll need to make as a new and/or current Plan 3 member.
Withdrawing from Plan 3 Length: 1 hour	Summary of Plan 3 retirement and/or withdrawal options following separation from service with your employer. Many payment examples and instructions for withdrawal paperwork are provided.
New Employee Orientation Length: varies	Summary of the time sensitive decisions that new members need to make regarding a Plan Choice decision and the contribution rate and investment options in Plan 3. Presentation is conducted as part of an employer's orientation training day.
Plan 3 Workshop Length: 45 minutes	Online demonstration of the tools and account access links on the MissionSquare Retirement and DRS websites. Workshop also includes an extended question and answer period on all Plan 3 topics.
Benefits Fair Length: varies	MissionSquare Retirement financial education specialist will attend the employer sponsored benefits fair to answer member questions about Plan 3.
Plan Choice Length: 1 hour	Comparison of the similarities and differences between Plan 2 and Plan 3 that will assist new hires in making their Plan Choice decision. Available resources and instructions for the Member Information Form will also be provided.