{"id":46,"date":"2026-03-28T17:48:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/cuny-lgbt\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-05-27T23:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T23:00:52","slug":"training-policy-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/cuny-lgbt\/blog\/training-policy-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Training Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">About Training Opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page is designed to help CUNY LGBTQIA+ students and allies find support, learn about their rights, and access resources that promote equity, safety, and inclusion. Many students face barriers when searching for affirming services, especially around housing, food insecurity, mental health, immigration support, and discrimination reporting. This page brings together resources, trainings, and advocacy tools in one accessible space to make support easier to find and navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/glaad.org\/\">GLAAD.org<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Training Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CUNY students can access a variety of free and low-cost trainings focused on advocacy, financial literacy, identity support, professional development, and student wellness. Many programs are available virtually, while others are hosted directly on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Gender-Based Violence Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>NYC Mayor\u2019s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence<\/summary>\n<p>Location: Virtual and in-person trainings across NYC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: Vary by training session<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus: Supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and gender-based harm through trauma-informed and inclusive practices.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>CUNY SPARC Training Program<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slu.cuny.edu\/academic-affairs\/sparc-training-program\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CUNY SPARC Training Program<br><\/a>Location: Available online for all CUNY campuses; administrative office at 25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10036<br>Hours: Online training available 24\/7<br>Availability: Available to all CUNY students systemwide through CUNYfirst and Brightspace<br><em>The SPARC (Sexual &amp; Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course) program provides gender-based violence prevention education, including consent, bystander intervention, survivor support resources, reporting options, and sexual misconduct awareness training for students across the CUNY system.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>John Jay College Office of Compliance and Diversity<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jjay.cuny.edu\/about\/senior-leadership\/legal-counsel\/compliance\/non-discrimination-equal-opportunity\/training-resources?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">John Jay College Office of Compliance and Diversity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY 10019<br>Hours: Monday\u2013Friday during standard campus business hours<br>Availability: Primarily available for John Jay College students, faculty, and staff rather than all CUNY students<br><em>This office offers Title IX education, anti-discrimination workshops, and gender-based violence prevention training focused on sexual harassment prevention, survivor advocacy, campus reporting procedures, and inclusive support practices.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Financial Literacy Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>CUNY Financial Literacy Programs<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available at multiple CUNY campuses, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BMCC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City Tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queens College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: Campus student support centers and online resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: Typically available during student services hours (Monday\u2013Friday, approximately 9 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: Free for students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topics include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student employment resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>BMCC Money Works Program<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmcc.cuny.edu\/students\/moneyworks\/about-moneyworks\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">BMCC MoneyWorks Program<br><\/a>Location: Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007<br>Hours: Seminar schedules vary by semester; campus offices generally open Monday\u2013Friday, 9 AM\u20135 PM<br>Cost: Free for students and community members<br><em>Topics include: budgeting, taxes, savings, credit management, investing, financial goal setting, and entrepreneurship resources. The program offers free financial literacy seminars and workshops led by Certified Financial Planners for BMCC students and the public.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>City Tech Financial Literacy and Default Prevention<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citytech.cuny.edu\/financial-aid\/default-prevention.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">New York City College of Technology Financial Literacy and Default Prevention<br><\/a>Location: New York City College of Technology, 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201<br>Hours: Financial Aid Office and Web-Lab hours vary throughout the week; most services available Monday\u2013Friday<br>Cost: Free for students<br><em>Topics include: budgeting, saving, taxes, debt management, identity theft prevention, student employment resources, financial counseling, and credit education. City Tech provides workshops, online resources, and financial counseling designed to help students make informed financial decisions and manage student loan debt responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Life Skills &amp; Student Advocacy Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>CUNY CARES<\/summary>\n<p>Campuses: Select CUNY campuses, especially in the Bronx and New York City area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Student affairs and resource centers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: Usually weekday office hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public benefits assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SNAP and Medicaid application help<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Housing and healthcare referrals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peer navigator support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-advocacy and student wellness guidance<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>CUNY Office of Student Conduct, Advocacy &amp; Referral <\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuny.edu\/about\/administration\/offices\/student-affairs\/advocacy-referral\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CUNY Office of Student Conduct, Advocacy &amp; Referral<br><\/a>Location: 205 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 and 555 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019<br>Hours: Monday\u2013Friday during standard university business hours<br>Availability: Available to all CUNY students systemwide<br><em>This office provides student advocacy support, conflict resolution guidance, referrals, leadership development resources, and education on student rights, university policies, and self-advocacy skills. Students can receive support navigating academic, personal, and institutional challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bronx Community College Justice and Advocacy Alliance<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcc.cuny.edu\/campus-life\/student-life\/campus-diversity\/justice-and-advocacy-alliance\/alliance-training\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Bronx Community College Justice and Advocacy Alliance<br><\/a>Location: 2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453<br>Hours: Training schedules vary; campus offices generally open Monday\u2013Friday, 9 AM\u20135 PM<br>Availability: Primarily available to Bronx Community College students, though some educational resources may be publicly accessible<br><em>This program offers trauma-informed advocacy training, leadership development, empathy-based communication skills, wellness education, and justice-informed practices designed to help students support their communities and strengthen professional and interpersonal life skills<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Healthcare &amp; Communication Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The Trevor Project<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Online trainings and workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: Self-paced and scheduled sessions available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: Free and paid options depending on certification level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LGBTQIA+ affirming communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suicide prevention awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting queer and trans youth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>LGBTQIA+ Hub<\/summary>\n<p>CUNY Policies regarding LGBTQIA+. 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