About SPJ

Mission Statement

JournalismTraining.org is devoted to helping journalists everywhere find the training they need.

JournalismTraining.org

JournalismTraining.org was created to provide a centralized location for journalists seeking information about professional development opportunities. The site brings together those seeking training and those best equipped to provide it. The centerpiece of the site is a searchable database of local, regional and national journalism training programs arranged to easily find, compare and determine which training best meets individual needs.

JournalismTraining.org represents a collaboration among journalism organizations, training institutes and individuals and academic institutions that provide journalism training.

The site was developed by the Society of Professional Journalists for the Council of National Journalism Organizations. It is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

About SPJ

The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism. SPJ is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, and based in Indianapolis, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed public, works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists, and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press.

About the Council

Founded in 1991, the Council of National Journalism Organizations encourages the interchange of information and ideas among the national news/editorial associations. More than two dozen organizations belong to the council, and others with a similar focus are welcome to join.

The Council is dedicated to increasing communication and cooperation among national journalism associations. The council's goal is to improve the news media through a strong alliance that increases the efficiency of the respective organizations. It focuses on such shared concerns as administrative efficiency, professional standards, minorities and pluralism, and technical-professional innovation.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation was established in 1950 as a private foundation independent of the Knight brothers' newspaper enterprises. It is dedicated to furthering their ideals of service to community, to the highest standards of journalistic excellence and to the defense of a free press.