Past Opportunities

The American Journalism Project, with support from the Google News Initiative, is launching a local news incubator. The program is intended to support entrepreneurs who want to explore launching a new nonprofit local news organization to serve their communities.  Individuals and small teams with ideas for new local news organizations can apply for this 18-month incubator, […]

When journalists learn about the science behind trauma, they ask better questions and produce more informed and useful stories for their communities. Join the first in a series of four workshops exploring the science of positive and adverse childhood experiences and the policies and practices of trauma-informed care. You’ll learn how to incorporate this knowledge […]

Join Chalkbeat Colorado for an annual discussion of key education topics likely to surface during the upcoming legislative session. This year’s conversation will be held virtually on Zoom Webinar from noon – 1:30 MT on Thursday, Jan. 5. Last year’s conversation with lawmakers ranged from school funding to student mental health and child care challenges to […]

When the U.S. Congress finally gets down to business it will have a record number of Latino members.  Yet many Latino voters continue to feel alienated from U.S. politics.  You are invited to join Feet in 2 Worlds for a conversation about tough questions about Latino political power.  Do We Even Want Latinos to Vote? will […]

Grant Baskerville from the National Trust for Local News and Rachel Pickarski from the Colorado Press Association are holding an informational session on Friday, December 16th at 11:30 where they will give an overview of the project and hold space for a Q and A and opportunity for representatives of newsrooms to share their experiences. […]

From the University of Vermont Center for Community News — Community Journalism Lecture Series As the number of full-time statehouse reporters have decreased, student reporters in University/College led programs are stepping in to fill the gap and provide high-quality experiential learning for the students. Hear from four of those programs: Colleen Steffen with Indiana’s Statehouse FilesAlex Bryan-Campos […]

Join Colorado Equity Compass for a virtual storytelling workshop: Combining Data and Stories for Health Equity This virtual learning series offers Coloradans a chance to share community health stories, tie them to local data, and learn how to advocate for positive change. This first 90-minute kick-off workshop will provide an overview of the CEC and […]

Register to attend the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Local Journalists webinar, “Reporting on LGBTQ+ Issues” on Tuesday, December 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MST).  Julie Dorf, co-chair and co-founder of the Council for Global Equality, will discuss U.S. efforts in advancing a more inclusive U.S. foreign policy on LGBTQ+ rights. Steve Rothaus, former LGBTQ+ […]

Join in for SRCCON:CARE* — Two days of talks, hands-on sessions, and emergent conversations that dive deep into what care looks like, feels like, and can achieve in the context of journalism. Over December 8-9, we’ll gather as a full group to talk about care as a practice in journalism. There are four session slots […]