LGBTQ+ SAFE SPACE TRAINING

First City Pride Center is excited to announce we are expanding our LGBTQ+ Safe Space Training for the public. Please see program information below and contact us to get your training scheduled.

Content advisory: This training is intended to increase education about LGBTQIA+ identities, and is especially informative for allies to the community. If you are trans/nonbinary, or would be uncomfortable discussing topics related to your identity, you may encounter difficult participant discussion. The training does not cover race, class, ability, religion, or other intersections of identity.

This 3 hour training includes activities and discussion on LGBTQ+ terms and concepts and affirming practices.

First City Pride Center is a leading provider of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) cultural sensitivity training throughout our region of Georgia. Created with materials from Fenway Institute and Safe Zone Higher Education Training, FCPC has developed our own Safe Space training.

This training details terms, concepts, examines personal biases through activities, provides resources, and gives tips on how to be affirming to the broader LGBTQ+ community.



How We Can Help

Our Safe and Affirming Spaces program is designed to Empower your team with the knowledge and skills to embrace diversity, foster inclusivity, and build a workplace where everyone feels valued. Safe Spaces goes beyond awareness – it's a transformative journey toward a more harmonious and productive professional environment. Join us in shaping a future where every voice is heard and respected.

These trainings are offered in 3 hours time and delivered in-person at your facility for audiences of up to 20 participants at a time. Training sessions are kept small in order to provide sufficient time and personal attention for answering questions about sensitive subject material. Trainings can also be held at FCPC upon request for no additional fee.We are able to accommodate larger than 20 audiences on a case by case basis.

Safe Spaces Training & Certification Program

Module 1: Foundations of Inclusivity
- Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
- Understanding Unconscious Bias
- Creating a Culture of Respect

Module 2: Safe Spaces in the Workplace
- Importance of Safe Spaces
- Nurturing an Open Dialogue
- Tools for Conflict Resolution

For information about our fees, or to schedule a training or discuss educational content in further detail, please contact Jessica Maynard jessica@firstcitypridecenter.org

Module 3: LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Training
- Recognizing and Respecting Identities
- Pronouns and Language Inclusivity
- Allyship in Action

Module 4: Accessibility and Inclusive Practices
- Designing Accessible Spaces
- Inclusive Communication Strategies
- Accommodations for All

Program Features

  • Interactive Workshops

  • Real-life Case Studies

  • Q&A Sessions with Inclusion Experts

  • Customizable Training Materials

  • Post-Training Resources and Support

Module 5: Intersectionality in the Workplace
- Recognizing Intersecting Identities
- Addressing Microaggressions
- Promoting Equity

Module 6: Leadership for Inclusivity
- Inclusive Leadership Skills
- Fostering a Diverse Team
- Empowering Employees Through Inclusivity

Locations that successfully complete the Program Training and Consult will receive:

  • Individual Completion Certificates

  • 2024 LGBTQIA+ Safe Space Trained Certification Window Decal

  • 2024 Certification Designation in Resource Lists/FCPC Materials

What Participants Are Saying

“Organizations should offer this for employee onboarding. It makes inclusion seem much easier and less confusing. ”

“All educators and administrators of schools should go through this training. I would tell them it gives great info on core terms and things they can do to help make school communities safe for all that enter them. ”

“Anyone that is working on themselves and becoming a better ally or just on a journey of developing empathy to marginalized communities should take this training. ”

“I learned that it is important to keep an open mind when approaching different people in our community. Self education and openness are key.”

Questions about our Services?

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