MCERA Retirement Workshops

MCERA has two workshops specific to different career stages: Mid-Career (3-20 years from retirement) and Preparing to Retire (within 2 years of retirement).

How to Enroll

To sign up, view the schedules below and click Request Seat next to the workshop of your choice. In the email that appears, be sure to include your name, employer, and contact information in the body of the message. Please note that all requests to attend are reviewed to ensure the best workshop for your situation, and priority is given to members who have not yet attended a session.

If your preferred workshop is full, you can be added to the waitlist. You can also sign up by sending an email to MCERA's workshop team (MCERAWorkshops@marincounty.org) or calling (415) 473-6147.

Mid-Career Workshop

This workshop is designed for members 3 to 20 years away from retirement.

• Classic members: If you were an MCERA member on or before December 31, 2012, or a member of another public retirement system as of that date and came to MCERA with reciprocity, you're a Classic member.
• PEPRA members: If you entered membership on or after January 1, 2013, and you don't have reciprocity with another public retirement system with service prior to that date, you're a PEPRA member.

Preparing to Retire Workshop

This workshop is designed for members within 2 years of retirement.

• Safety members: Safety members are in positions engaged in active law enforcement or fire suppression.
• General members: General members are in all other job classifications.