Training and Education
MiGen is Michigan’s only provider of LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency training and education, designed to equip leadership and staff with the knowledge and tools to effectively serve LGBTQ+ older adults with respect and dignity, while fostering safe, inclusive, and affirming environments. Through tailored training programs, technical assistance, and ongoing support, we help aging service providers and community spaces value all experiences and ensure everyone is treated with care and understanding.



Training, offered through live, instructor-led sessions or accessible asynchronously, provides a comprehensive look at the unique history, needs, cultures, and concerns of LGBTQ+ older adults, and covers topics such as social isolation, faith-based challenges, HIV and aging, transgender and nonbinary health, Alzheimer’s, and more. Participants will learn practical steps to implement immediately, including inclusive outreach materials, policies, and communication strategies to establish more affirming and welcoming services.
All of our training sessions offer select Continuing Education (CE) credits and Implicit Bias training credits.
Instructor-Led
Instructor-led courses can be conducted either in-person at your location or virtually, led by one of our subject matter expert trainers across the state. These courses cover a wide range of topics and include interactive discussions and activities. Instruction is available from beginner to advanced levels, and we can also create customized training tailored to your specific needs.
Asynchronous: Act. Reflect. Commit
Act. Reflect. Commit. (ARC) is MiGen’s on-demand, self-paced online learning curriculum, designed for individuals who prefer to complete their training at their own convenience. This flexible learning platform allows participants to engage with a variety of modules covering essential LGBTQ+ aging topics, providing valuable insights and practical strategies.
Contact MiGen for pricing, more information, and questions: trainingeducation@migenconnect.org.
2024 and 2025 Trained Organizations
2025
Great Lakes Bay Health Center
Habitat For Humanity, Oakland County
MALA 2025 Conference and Dementia Summit
UofM Palliative & Geriatric Medicine
JFS Detroit
Lakeshore Legal Aid
2024
Greenfield Presbyterian Church
Blue Cross Blue Shield Network (BCBSN)
Gilda’s Club
MATEC / WSU – The Michigan site of the Midwest AIDS Education and Training Center (MATEC) at Wayne State University School of Medicine
Optum Health Home Care
Galloway & Collens
WISE
Upper Peninsula Health Group (UPHG)
Monroe County Senior Legal Services
UofM Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
MATEC Part 2 – The Michigan site of the Midwest AIDS Education and Training Center (MATEC) at Wayne State University School of Medicine
MSUFCU – Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
LTC Ombudsman Program – Long Term Care
Community Mental Health Authority
MiCafe
Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC)
Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC)
Oncology Nursing Society Chapter Annual Conference
HCBS Ombudsman Program
Lakeshore Legal Aid