ALL RETIREMENT CLASSES INCLUDE* basic information about the specific Retirement System being discussed, COLA provisions, contributions, benefit calculations, types of retirement, how to navigate the Retirement Systems website, how to use the individual Benefit Estimator, and more. (#)
*DROP EXIT Workshops do NOT include the basic information described above, as it is beyond relevant for those employees.
SOME CLASSES ALSO PROVIDE:
- Information about County benefits in retirement (e.g. health, dental and life insurance) and how length of service can increase your health benefit subsidy (♦)
- Specific information related to the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) (►)
- A segment on your Deferred Compensation benefits and how participation in Deferred Comp can enhance your retirement ($)
In the class list below, the "Content" column contains symbols that represent what topics are covered in each class. Basic information - #; Other benefits - ♦; DROP ►; Deferred Comp - $
SCHOOL Employee Member Classes "Understanding Your Retirement" are listed at the BOTTOM of the Class Schedule grid below.
There is also a class called "The Road to Retirement" that is open to School employee members of FCERS AS WELL AS general county members of FCERS. Those class dates are listed in date order in the Class List Table below.
For specific class DESCRIPTIONS and content, please visit our Retirement Classes page.
VIRTUAL Planning for Retirement classes ARE AVAILABLE for registration through EmployeeU.
All classes listed below are currently offered VIRTUALLY using Microsoft Teams.
| Class Name | System | Date and Time | Details / Restrictions / Location | Content |
| 2023 CLASSES | ---------- | 2023 CLASSES | 2023 CLASSES | -------- |
|
Retiring with Please Note: |
ERS PORS & URS |
January 17, 2023 Tuesday 9:00am - 11:30am |
Class size limited to first 80 enrollments This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. Register through EmployeeU |
# $ |
|
DROP Exit Exit from Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Please Note: |
ERS PORS & URS |
January 17, 2023 Tuesday 11:45am - 1:15pm |
Class size limited to first 50 enrollments VIRTUAL CLASS Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
Planning for Retirement Please Note: |
ERS |
January 26, 2023 Thursday 12:30pm - 4:30pm |
Class size limited to first 25 enrollments Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
The Road Please Note: |
All FCERS Employees
SCHOOL employee members of FCERS |
February 7, 2023 Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am |
Class is for FCERS Employees Only at this time. All County employee members of FCERS This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. General County employees enroll through EmployeeU School employee members email Retirementcommunications@fairfaxcounty.gov |
# ► |
|
Benefit Please Note: |
ERS PORS & URS |
February 14, 2023 Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am |
Class size is limited to 15 participants This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
Planning for Retirement Please Note: |
ERS |
February 23, 2023 Thursday 12:30pm - 4:30pm |
Class size limited to first 25 enrollments Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
Planning Please Note: |
PORS & URS |
March 9, 2023 Thursday 12:30pm - 4:30pm |
Limited to Public Safety employees Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
Retiring with Please Note: |
ERS PORS & URS |
March 21, 2023 Tuesday 9:00am - 11:30am |
Class size limited to first 80 enrollments This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. Register through EmployeeU |
# $ |
|
DROP Exit Exit from Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Please Note: |
ERS PORS & URS |
March 21, 2023 Tuesday 11:45am - 1:15pm |
Class size limited to first 50 enrollments VIRTUAL CLASS Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
Planning for Retirement Please Note: |
ERS |
March 30, 2023 Thursday 12:30pm - 4:30pm |
Class size limited to first 25 enrollments Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
The Road Please Note: |
All FCERS Employees
SCHOOL employee members of FCERS |
April 4, 2023 Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am |
Class is for FCERS Employees Only at this time. All County employee members of FCERS This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. General County employees enroll through EmployeeU School employee members email Retirementcommunications@fairfaxcounty.gov |
# ► |
|
Benefit Please Note: |
ERS PORS & URS |
April 11, 2023 Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am |
Class size is limited to 15 participants This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
Planning for Retirement Please Note: |
ERS |
April 27, 2023 Thursday 12:30pm - 4:30pm |
Class size limited to first 25 enrollments Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
Retiring with Please Note: |
ERS PORS & URS |
May 16, 2023 Tuesday 9:00am - 11:30am |
Class size limited to first 80 enrollments This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. Register through EmployeeU |
# $ |
|
DROP Exit Exit from Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Please Note: |
ERS PORS & URS |
May 16, 2023 Tuesday 11:45am - 1:15pm |
Class size limited to first 50 enrollments VIRTUAL CLASS Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
|
Planning for Retirement Please Note: |
ERS |
May 25, 2023 Thursday 12:30pm - 4:30pm |
Class size limited to first 25 enrollments Register through EmployeeU |
# ♦ ►$ |
| SCHOOLS | SCHOOLS | SCHOOLS | +++++++++ SCHOOLS +++++++++ | ++++ |
|
The Road This class will be Virtual - through Teams |
All FCERS
|
December 6, 2022 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30am |
This class is for FCERS Employees Only All County employee members of FCERS This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. School employee members email Retirementcommunications@fairfaxcounty.gov to request enrollment |
# ► |
|
SCHOOLS CLASS Understanding Your Retirement Benefit ----------- This class will be Virtual - through Teams |
SCHOOL employee members of FCERS only |
January 27, 2023 Friday 10:00am - 12:30pm |
Class size limited to first 90 enrollments |
# ♦ ► |
|
The Road This class will be Virtual - through Teams |
All FCERS
|
February 7, 2023 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30am |
This class is for FCERS Employees Only All County employee members of FCERS This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. School employee members email Retirementcommunications@fairfaxcounty.gov to request enrollment |
# ► |
|
The Road This class will be Virtual - through Teams |
All FCERS
|
April 4, 2023 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30am |
This class is for FCERS Employees Only All County employee members of FCERS This class is NOT intended for employees who are already in DROP. School employee members email Retirementcommunications@fairfaxcounty.gov to request enrollment |
# ► |
|
SCHOOLS CLASS Understanding Your Retirement Benefit ----------- This class will be Virtual - through Teams |
SCHOOL employee members of FCERS only |
April 21, 2023 Friday 12:30 - 3:00pm |
Class size limited to first 90 enrollments Please register through MyPDE using your FCPS username and password. Search "Course Offerings" by using the key words: "FCERS Retirement" |
# ♦ ► |
|
SCHOOLS CLASS Understanding Your Retirement Benefit ----------- This class will be Virtual - through Teams |
SCHOOL employee members of FCERS only |
June 20, 2023 Tuesday 12:30 - 3:00pm |
Class size limited to first 90 enrollments Please register through MyPDE using your FCPS username and password. Search "Course Offerings" by using the key words: "FCERS Retirement" |
# ♦ ► |
To find the Retirement Systems location, see our map with specific directions.
Please Note:
At this time, all classes are being held VIRTUALLY using Microsoft Teams.
Make sure to pay CLOSE attention to your reminder email for definitive class format and location.
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