Programs & Resources

Programs

Our free, all-expenses-paid programs help journalists understand the complex issues they cover. The programs are balanced and non-partisan, with on-the-record speakers including expert journalists, authorities and policymakers. Programs for international journalists are presented under the Journalist-to-Journalist banner, and offer enhanced opportunities in other countries to grapple with journalism practices and discuss issues. After each program, the audio and PowerPoint presentations, handouts, photos, videos or other resources are posted on our website. You’ll find them, along with applications for current programs, at the links below.

Upcoming Programs

Alzheimer’s Issues 2012
Date: May 20-23, 2012
Location: Washington, DC

Every 69 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s Disease. As the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death, with no cure or clear prevention strategy in sight, it’s a disease that devastates families and costs Americans billions of dollars each year.

For the third year in a row, the National Press Foundation will present a four-day, all-expenses-paid program for US journalists who want to produce better, broader stories on Alzheimer’s Disease and the issues around it: exploding costs for care; latest research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment; the stress of care-giving ; ethical issues raised by Alzheimer’s; and more. Journalism discussions will add valuable tools and resources to help tell this complex story.

Covering the 2012 Political Conventions
Date: Friday, June 1, 2012
Location: Webinar

NPF will team up with the Regional Reporters Association for a free webinar on Covering Political Conventions.  Anyone heading to Tampa in August or Charlotte in September will pick up valuable tips from our experts.

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Application Deadline: May 31, 2012
Retirement Issues 2012
Date: June 10-13, 2012
Location: Washington, DC

Company pension plans are on the decline and more than 60% of Americans say that not having enough money for retirement tops their list of financial concerns. The number of 401(k) plans is rising as fiscal responsibility shifts from employers to individuals, but many are unprepared for the hurdles of retirement planning and money management. Meanwhile, some in Congress are looking for savings in Social Security and Medicare.

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Journalist-to-Journalist

Programs for international journalists. Free, all-expenses paid. Rewarding discussions with world-renowned experts on scientific, health and other subjects. Practical journalism training. Mentors. Social media follow up.

What Journalists are Saying

All in all, the trip exceeded expectations. I hadn't been to Taiwan in years and the story that emerged for me was of the growing economic power of the mainland changing both the politics and society of Taiwan.

Frank Langfitt, 2009 What to Expect Next From Taiwan Fellow
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