Introduction to Pensions Webinar
Venue: On-Line training
Date: 19-Aug-2020
Availability: Applications closed
Please note: Sorry, this course is now full
Designed for reps or prospective union reps. This course is for you if you are keen to develop your knowledge on how pensions work with a view to assisting fellow Prospect members. We would expect you to have an interest in becoming either a pension rep or a pension champion rep.
You do not need a prior understanding of pensions, you will be given an overview of state and workplace pensions, including covering main types of pension schemes, how they work and options available to members.
A one day course run via Zoom on a laptop or computer with a webcam so you can fully participate in the course.
After successfully completing this course you may want to progress to our 'Pension Champions' course, which has two streams: Public Service Sector for reps of branches with employers offering a public sector pension or for reps of branches in the private sector.
You can join from 10:00 am to allow time to familiarise yourself with Zoom.
10:15 to 10:30 - Introductions
Tutors and delegates introduce themselves. Name, branch, role in branch if a rep, what you hope to gain from the training.
10:30 to 11:00 - State Pension
Key information about the state pension.
Break
11:15 to 11:30 - Workplace Pensions
Why save for retirement? Brief introduction to workplace pensions.
11:30 to 12:15 - Defined Contribution Pensions
High level overview of defined contribution pensions.
Break
13:00 to 13:45 Defined Benefit Pensions
High level overview of defined benefit pensions.
13:45 to 14:00 - Prospect and Pensions
How we can support members with pension issues, consultations and lobbying government & employers. Affinity relationship with Lighthouse Financial Advice.