LGBTQIA Allyship Training Courses!

SafeSpace and Trans 101 training is available to Graduate Students.  See links below the flyer.

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  • Safe Space
    • This 4-hour training will provide participants with a better understanding of LGBTQIA-inclusive terminology, providing support to those questioning a gender/sexuality, how to advocate for LGBTQIA inclusion, Georgia Tech policy and practice, and an overview of the resources available on and off campus for LGBTQIA students, faculty, and staff.
    • Virtual and in-person trainings are available. Virtual trainings will be held on Thursday, Feb 10th from 12:30-4:30pm and Wednesday, April 6th from 1:00-3:00pm AND Friday, April 8th from 1:00-3:00pm. Note that the April training is a 2-part training, participants must attend both days to finish the entire training. An in-person session will be offered on Tuesday, March 22nd from 8:30-12:30pm. You can learn more and register for any of these sessions on the Safe Space website.
  • Level Up Level 2: An Advanced Ally Course
    • This interactive course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills developed in Safe Space by digging deeper into topics and concepts related to LGBTQIA histories, identities, and communities. Sessions include Intersex 101, Non-Monosexuality, Legislative Advocacy, Advanced Allyship II, and a session about Queer Atlanta. These virtual sessions will run bi-weekly on Thursdays from 9:00am-10:30am. Session dates are Feb 3, Feb 17, March 3, Feb 17, and March 31. Learn more or enroll today!
  • Trans 101
    • Trans 101 is the LGBTQIA Resource Center’s introductory education program designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to support transgender, nonbinary, and gender questioning individuals at Georgia Tech. This 2.5-hour session will cover trans-inclusive language and practices, challenges facing trans people, and resources for supporting trans communities on campus. Trainings are open to students, faculty, and staff. Learn more and enroll on the Trans 101 website.
    • An in-person session will be offered on Tuesday, Feb 22nd from 2:00-4:30pm and a virtual session will be offered on Wednesday, April 20th from 9:30-12:00pm.

Please share this educational information with any interested faculty and staff. If you have any questions about these programs, LGBTQIA allyship, or inclusive practices at Tech please email Tegra Myanna at tegra.myanna@studentlife.gatech.edu.