Friday, December 18, 2009

Skills Assessment: Scholarships for Poynter Institute Training


The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will be subsidizing training programs to promote diversity and boost under-represented groups in journalism. As an NLGJA member, you can take part in this fantastic opportunity! Free tuition can be just a few steps away. A big thanks to the Knight Foundation and the Poynter Institute for making this possible.

When registering for training at the Poynter Institute, NewsU, Poynter Online or any regional trainings, indicate your membership with NLGJA under the scholarship page to be eligable for a grant covering the costs of your training.


Some of the upcoming training opportunities include:

Becoming a More Effective Editor - Application Deadline Feb. 15

Building a Twitter Strategy for your News Organization - Webinar Replay

Covering Climate Change

Becoming a More Effective Reporter - Application Deadline March 15

Essential Skills for Digital Journalists - Application Deadline Jan. 25