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The Educational Forum serves as our opportunity to The Educational Forum serves as our opportunity to personally connect with our employer partners throughout the State of California — and this year proved no different.

A special thanks to everyone who was able to attend.

Here's a taste of how this year's #CalPERSEdF went.
Join Our Growing Team! People come to work at CalP Join Our Growing Team! People come to work at CalPERS to ignite their purpose through our shared mission – namely, providing retirement and health benefits for California’s public servants. Learn more about career opportunities at link in bio.
💡 Did you know CalPERS reviews its long-term re 💡 Did you know CalPERS reviews its long-term retirement planning every four years?

This process is called the Asset Liability Management (ALM) cycle, and it helps us ensure you receive lifetime retirement benefits.

This year’s review may lead to updates affecting: 
✔️ Retirement benefit options (for those that retire on or after November 20)
✔️ Service credit purchase costs 
✔️ PEPRA member contribution rates (starting July 2027)

Final decisions are expected to be made at the Nov. 17–19 Board meetings. We’ll share what it means for you in December.

Learn more at the link in our bio.
Congratulations to 2025's CalPERS Spotlight on Exc Congratulations to 2025's CalPERS Spotlight on Excellence Award honoree Brittani Evans!
 
As the State Water Resources Control Board’s racial equity and training manager and as a dedicated community volunteer, she is a true change agent. 

Read Brittani's story at the link in our bio. 

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Thanks to all our valued employer partners who attended our 26th Educational Forum — each of you made it a true success.

We look forward to welcoming you again next year!

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Reminder for CalPERS-contracted employers:

Our latest live virtual workshop to learn about the CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and how it can benefit you and your team in saving for retirement, is happening tomorrow.

Register here: https://bit.ly/44vAJoI

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