Date and Time: January 12, 202, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm in the CLE Room, Phillips 3-125

Facilitator:  Andrei George, HRBP, Benefits and Wellness, HRTM; Angela Shaw, Empower Retirement Advisor, Durham and Orange Counties.

Description: This informational session is designed to help employees understand and prepare for retirement through the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Participants will learn about retirement eligibility and readiness, review a comprehensive retirement checklist, and explore the process for applying for retirement benefits online. The training will also cover member death benefits, understanding the Annual Retirement Statement, navigating the ORBIT retirement system, and available supplemental retirement savings options through the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Leave with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions as they plan for a successful retirement

2. Review retirement eligibility and readiness, review a comprehensive retirement checklist, and explore the process for applying for retirement benefits online.

Modality: In-person only.