This two-day course is designed for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender members of PCS who have not previously attended training on sexuality issues. The event will allow individuals to discuss & exchange experiences, identify sources of discrimination and support and develop strategies for dealing with discrimination in the workplace. This and discussions around ‘coming out’ should help to increase the self-confidence of those attending. The course also looks at existing legislation that protects LGBT people at work.

The Proud Stage 2 training course is a two-day course that looks at the structures within PCS, identifying LGBT issues in particular and how to raise them and follow their progress through within the union. Workshops cover skills such as: - writing motions, public speaking, and a mock conference, as well as looking at the PCS National Organising Strategy which looks at collective identity and full membership participation in the union’s activities. The course is open to any LGBT members of PCS; especially those who wish to become or already are union activists or representatives, and seeks to encourage their playing a full and active role within PCS.

This is a course designed specifically for PCS LGBT representatives, or members who are active within Proud Committee or it's structures. The issues are quite complex so completion of at least PROUD stage 1 is required to apply. By attending this NVQ 2 accredited course we aim to promote knowledge of international LGBT laws, analyse the facts to create campaigning action plans, share best practice, improve effective communication, use the law to resolve complaints and issue updated guidance on the new Equality Bill and its consequences. The course will run over 3 days (16th-18th October) and is likely to be in Cardiff.