Whether you’re new to administering VRS benefits or want a refresher on recent updates, these upcoming live webinars can help you stay current and confident in your role.
Intro to VRS 4-Part Series
June 2, 4, 9, 11
2–3:30 p.m.
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This four-session series provides a high-level overview of VRS structure and benefits across an employee’s career:
- Episode 1: Understanding VRS and retirement account contributions.
- Episode 2: New employees—time-sensitive benefits and saving for retirement.
- Episode 3: Mid-career employees—life events and benefit changes.
- Episode 4: Nearing retirement—requirements, payout options and processing.
Purchase of Prior Service
Tuesday, April 14
10–11 a.m.
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Learn how the purchase of prior service process works, with system demonstrations in myVRS Navigator, including:
- Employer-initiated purchases.
- Cost calculations.
- Lump-sum purchases.
- Purchase payment agreements.
- Sick leave conversion.
- Employee-initiated purchases.
Service Retirement
Thursday, May 7
10–11 a.m.
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Get practical tips for counseling employees about service retirement.
Retirement Payout Options
Tuesday, May 19
2–3 p.m.
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Learn about retirement payout options (Basic Benefit, Survivor Option, Partial Lump Sum Option Payment and Advance Pension Option) for:
- Defined benefit plans (Plan 1 and Plan 2).
- The defined benefit component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan.
Find the Training You Need
- Explore additional topics through the VRS Training Academy.
- Use the VRS Training Academy Curriculum to review ecourses and resources and choose training that fits your role and experience level.
