Intergenerational Training That Empowers and Inspires
Equip your team with the tools and confidence to design and lead impactful programs that connect generations in meaningful ways.
Our training workshops are designed for anyone who wants to build authentic intergenerational experiences, especially non-profits, care facilities, community centres and faith communities.
Whether you’re launching a new initiative or refining an existing one, our workshops provide the practical guidance, inspiration, and resources you need to succeed.
Who Is This For?
Watch this page for upcoming free and paid workshops, offered monthly.
Planning an Intergenerational Program 101
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
10:00-1:00 MST
Cost: $125 CDN
Registration link.
Launch Your Intergenerational Program with Confidence! Ready to start an intergenerational (IG) program but not sure where to begin?
Join this 3-hour workshop where Betty will guide you step by step through the planning process. You’ll get practical strategies, plus ready-to-use templates and forms—no need to reinvent the wheel!
Sensitivity Training for Youth & Seniors
Thursday, October 7, 2025
10:00-1:00 MST
$125
Registration
Link.
- In this ‘Train the Trainer’ 3-hour workshop you will experience first-hand how to train the youth and seniors to better understand and interact with each other in respectful and appropriate ways.
What You’ll Learn & Experience: - Instant Aging Kit – walk in the shoes of an older adult
- Life Loss Activity – understand challenges across generations
- Processing Skills Activity – learn to guide conversations
- Strategies for respectful interactions
If you interact with youth or older adults in any
capacity – education, recreation, healthcare, or community programs – this
workshop will give you practical tools and powerful insights.
Included: PowerPoint presentation and training guide to use in your own programs.
Curriculum Development
In this 2-hour workshop you will explore best practices, tools, and techniques to create meaningful and impactful interactions between youth and older adults.
You will gain learning and engage in hands-on activities to create a curriculum for your own IG program.
Included is a collection of activities for your own use.
Start a GoodLinks Club in Your Community
Bring generations together with a GoodLinks Intergenerational Club! Betty will equip you with all the training and resources you need to launch your own club. Once you’re up and running, she’ll continue to support you throughout the first year to help ensure your club is both successful and sustainable.
- Educators and school leaders
- Care facilities, non-profits and community organizations
- Librarians and recreation coordinators
- Anyone passionate about building bridges across generations