LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Training Program

Our training program is an important part of realizing our vision of an inclusive, just, and connected world where LGBTQ+ people and communities thrive.

Trainings are conducted by our Education Coordinator, C. Castro [they/them/elle] and are available for any type of organization.

Our base training, Beyond Binary: LGBTQ+ Core Concepts & Etiquette Essentials, covers the concepts of sex assigned at birth, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation basics and essential language and pronoun etiquette. This training is designed to establish a common foundation of understanding for participants in order to enable them to contribute to a more inclusive world. We recommend this as a starting point for LGBTQ+ inclusivity education and building a series of sessions from there.

We also offer targeted and specialized content.  Existing training topics are included in the following list.  We are happy to create customized content to meet your specific needs and goals (pricing and scheduling may vary). Please reach out to discuss details. 

OBC’s longest-running program, Speaking Out, is a volunteer speaker's bureau comprised of LGBTQ+ community members. Click here to learn more about Speaking Out.

 

Training Topics

  • Beyond Binary: LGBTQ+ Core Concepts & Etiquette Essentials

  • Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Spaces for staff, clients, customers, and volunteers

  • Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces for Leaders & HR

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth for Parents

  • Serving LGBTQ+ Youth for Service Providers

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors as Victims Advocates

  • LGBTQ+ Concepts & Skills for Perinatal Practitioners

  • LGBTQ+, Latinx, and Latine Concepts

  • Reporting on Transgender Individuals & Communities in the Media

  • Gender Inclusive Restrooms

  • Structures of Oppression & Interrupting Interpersonal Bias

  • Interrupting Negative Comments from Youth

  • Addressing Negative Comments & Biased Thinking from Adults and Parents 

  • Suicidality & the Trans Community

  • LGBTQ+ Celebrations & Events and how to get it right

  • International Trans Day of Visibility & Trans Awareness Week

  • and more

 

Benefits

  • Help your organization enhance its LGBTQ+ cultural competency

  • Better serve LGBTQ+ clients and staff

  • Offer professional development for your staff

  • Demonstrate your organizational commitment to ongoing learning and continuous improvement in inclusivity 

  • Support a community-based LGBTQ+ non-profit organization

 

Details

Generally training sessions run 90 minutes. We are also available for longer, more in-depth sessions.

For the most meaningful impact, we encourage ongoing training.  This may look differently for each organization or department: recurring trainings, multiple topics in ongoing sessions, different topics targeted for different employee groups, etc. We are glad to discuss how this can best be leveraged in your specific organization.  

See feedback from previous attendees below.

 

2024 Rates
Businesses with 50+ employees: $2,500
Businesses with 1-49 employees: $2,000

Nonprofits with 50+ employees: $1,250
Nonprofits with 0-49 employees: $800

If you have constraints around timing or budgeting, reach out to discuss options.

To bring training to your organization, please complete this Training Form or reach out to Castro.

Contact Castro for more information and scheduling: ccastro@outboulder.org

 

Training is a Pride sponsorship benefit! If your organization in interested in becoming a Boulder County Pride sponsor, please reach out to Juan Moreno (he/him) at: jmoreno@outboulder.org 

Stay tuned for future developments!

 

 

See What Others Are Saying

 
 

“This was one of the best presentations I've ever seen. Comprehensive but not overwhelming, perfect foundational introduction, and Michal was clearly informed, enthusiastic, and very thoughtful in their words and concepts.”

 

“I thought the presentation was really well done, especially within the available timeframe; LGBTQ+ issues are understandably complex and I thought Michal did an excellent job in distilling things in a way that makes them more relevant and accessible to our staff. Thanks!”

 

“What I liked about this presentation is that it presented information in a way that was intended to inform and form positive inclusion rather than from a place of judgement. I immediately felt more comfortable with having been uninformed in the past and feel much more comfortable having a discussion with all gender identities and working to be more conscious of my language in general.”

 

“[Michal has] such a kind, welcoming and generous way of sharing the information that invites vulnerability and risk-taking. I so appreciate it, and the encouragement to just practice out loud, even with our pets, was brilliant.”

“Thank you for the powerful work you’re doing, and for hosting this training with us! The most actionable training I’ve participated in, and I so appreciate your “fix it and move on” mentality.”

 

“They did such a great job of balancing open dialogue while reinforcing the overall message. I appreciated the no-nonsense approach of how exactly how train & practice & understanding that we *will* make mistakes, but how to correct ourselves in a kind & respectful way. The insight into how to avoid centering ourselves was also very thoughtful.”

 

“Absolutely a comfortable & safe zone for all. Michal was clearly conscious of the possible range of education/comfort levels in the audience, and also made sure to provide accurate and realistic context and responses to potential pushback.”

 

“Thank you again for the incredible session you gave yesterday. We have gotten really positive feedback about it... What I think was most impactful about your presentation was your ability to weave humor and matter-of-factness into the presentation, making the information digestible and approachable. So thank you again!”

 

Trained Organizations

Here are some of the organizations we have previously trained (since 2018).  Organizations can display our training badge on their webpage and communications materials as desired. Read more about the training badge in our blog post.

Inclusivity trainings are a part of each organization’s journey and are not a “one and done” strategy.  We encourage recurring training sessions to deepen understanding, keep inclusivity centered, and to reach new staff and volunteers. Depending on the organization, trainings may have been hosted for staff, staff affinity groups, volunteers, specific program participants, and/or general public attendees. 

Want your organization listed? Reach out to set up a training. Do you have questions about the program?  Reach out to Castro (they/elle), Education Coordinator, at ccastro@outboulder.org

Being listed here does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

 

Businesses

Namaste Solar, 2023, 2020

Fresca Foods, 2023

NetApp, 2023

Pfizer, Boulder, 2023

Vermillion, 2023

Form Factor, 2022, 2021

Micron, 2022, 2021

Seagate, 2022, 2021 

Hoplark, 2022

Medtronic, 2021, 2019  

Havenly, 2021

Match Marketing Group, 2021

SRG (Sterling Rice Group), 2021

Peaksware, 2021

Amicus O&M, 2021

Weedmaps, 2021

Whispir, 2021 

SOVRN, 2020, 2018

Workday, 2019, 2018

Centura Health Integrative Medicine, 2019

Prairie Mountain Media, 2019

Recurly, 2019

Simple Energy, 2019

Ball Corp., Broomfield campus, 2019 

Oracle, Broomfield Impact Team, 2019

Wunder Capital, 2019

IHS Markit, Boulder campus, 2019

IBM, Boulder campus, 2018

Capital One Cafe, Boulder, 2018

Government & Educational Institutions

Boulder County Parks & Open Space, 2024

National Renewable Energy Lab, Golden campus, 2023, 2022, 2019

UCAR - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2023, 2022

City of Longmont, 2023, 2021

City of Boulder Parks & Rec, 2023

City and County of Denver Community Planning & Development, 2023

Center for Prevention & Restorative Justice, Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018

Front Range Community College, 2022, 2021, 2019

Longmont Youth Center, 2022, 2019

Workforce Boulder County, 2022, 2019

Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, 20th Judicial District, 2022, 2018

City of Boulder, Community Mediation Services, 2022, 2018

University of Colorado, Office of the President & System Office, 2022

University of Colorado, Boulder, Student Government, 2022

City & County of Denver, City Attorney’s Office, 2022

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, 2022

District Attorney’s Office for Brighton & Adams Counties, 2021

Boulder Valley School District, 2021, 2018

Boulder Probation Department, 2021

CO Department of Law, 2021 

COVID-19 Eviction Defense Fund, 2021

Boulder Public Library, 2019

Longmont Library, 2019

City of Boulder, Engagement Team, 2019

Altona Middle School staff, 2018

Halcyon Day Treatment School, 2018  

Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center, 2018

Youth Opportunities Advisory Board - City of Boulder, 2018

GENESISTER, 2018 

Colorado District Attorneys’ Council, 2018

Longmont Multicultural Action Committee, 2018

Nonprofit organizations

Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, 2024

Moving to End Sexual Assault, a program of Mental Health Partners, 2023, 2022, 2021

EFAA - Emergency Family Assistance Association, 2023, 2022, 2019

I Have A Dream Foundation, 2023, 2022, 2019

Imagine!, 2023, 2022, 2018

Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN), 2023, 2022

Community Food Share, 2023, 2020

Collaborative of the SCFD, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, 2023

League of Women Voters of Boulder County, 2023

Motus Theater, 2023

Parent Engagement Network, 2023

Social Venture Partners, 2023

Zonta Foothills, 2023

Boulder Valley Women's Health Center, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

TGTHR (formerly Attention Homes), 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018

Boulder Shelter, 2022, 2021, 2018

Shining Mountain Waldorf School, 2022, 2021

Temple Grandin School, 2022, 2018

Chef Ann Foundation, 2022

National Organization for Victim Assistance Conference, 2022

Boulder Chamber of Commerce, 2021, 2020, 2019

Center for People with Disabilities, 2021, 2020 

A Queer Endeavor’s Educator Institute for Equity and Justice, 2021, 2019

Thorne Nature Center, 2021

Interfaith Network on Mental Illness, 2021

Boulder Community Health, SANE nurses, 2021

KGNU, 2020, 2019

YWCA of Boulder County, 2020, 2018

Aspen Ridge Recovery, 2020

Colorado Recovery, 2019

Studio Arts Boulder, 2019

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, 2019

Mental Health Partners, 2019

Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, 2018

Sister Carmen Community Center, 2018

Voices for Children, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), 2018

HOPE for Longmont (Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement), 2018

Growing Gardens, 2018

Autism Society of Boulder County, 2018

Boyscouts, Gateway District, 2018

Boulder Rotary Club, 2018

Additional Organizations

Community United Church of Christ, Boulder, 2022

St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 2019

Southern Hills Middle School GSA, 2018

First Congregational Church, Boulder, 2018

Frasier Meadows, 2018

Schiff Dance Collective, 2018

LGBTQ+ Concepts & Skills for Perinatal Practitioners

Training & networking for perinatal practitioners who want to learn more about serving and supporting LGBTQ+ parents and parents-to-be. 

Friday, May 3, 2024

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In person in Boulder

Arrive at 8 a.m. for check-in

This training is designed for all perinatal practitioners, including but not limited to:

Midwives, Doctors/OBGYN, Labor & Delivery Nurses, Fertility Clinics, Bodyworkers including chiro, acupuncture, pelvic PT, massage, yoga, Mental Health Therapists, Massage Therapists, Birth and Postpartum Doulas, Lactation Consultants, Childbirth Educators, and All Supporting Roles

Register here . 

$450; Sliding scale and a few scholarships are available. Lunch included.

(You do not have to create a Neon account to register, you can X out of that prompt if relevant.)

If you have any special accommodations or have questions, please contact us. 

Find more information about available continuing education credit, presenter information, learning objectives, and more on our website

Contact: Sam Field (she), sfield@outboulder.org