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Kentucky Press Association boasts EYPP ‘graduates’May 2, 2023
EYPP part of academic article on journalism training programsMarch 21, 2023
Lindsey had the opportunity to chat with Sarah Vassello for a great article Vassello wrote for the Center for Innovation & Sustainability in Local Media on journalism training programs. Read that piece here.
Earn Your Press Pass featured in E&PDecember 26, 2022
See the Editor & Publisher article on Earn Your Press Pass here.
New TPA benefit: Earn Your Press Pass trainingNovember 11, 2022
Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 — Texas Press Association https://www.texaspress.com/new-tpa-benefit-earn-your-press-pass-training
Kansas Publishing Ventures launches ‘Earn Your Press Pass’September 14, 2022
NEWTON, Kan.—Kansas Publishing Ventures (KPV) is launching a new, online learning platform geared toward small community newspapers called “Earn Your Press Pass.” The course’s goal is to take a person in a small community who has solid reading and writing skills and give them the basic journalism background to help them become a solid reporter…

Praise for Earn Your Press Pass

“I was extremely impressed. Lindsey even taught this old dog some new tricks. The content is solid, it’s easy to use, and you can sign into and out of the program as your time allows. Lindsey’s engaging nature makes the lessons enjoyable, which makes you look forward to the next segment.”

Donnis Baggett

Texas Press Association executive vice president and a 50-year veteran of small and large Texas newsrooms

“The response to the Earn Your Press Pass program has been fantastic. I added about a dozen users last week.”

Beth Bennett

Executive Director of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association

“Earn Your Press Pass is a practical, engaging, and timely system to bring cub reporters and interns up to speed quickly on the basics of journalism practice. From interviewing to writing, ethics to tape recorder use, the program is incredibly thorough. At The Daily Catch, it is required viewing for all newcomers. And veterans have also found it to be a wonderful refresher.”

Emily Sachar

Founder & Editor, The Daily Catch, Hudson Valley, New York

“This program is a wonderful tool to help new reporters get up-to-speed in all aspects of their job. I worked through several of the modules and especially liked how clearly and concisely the materials were explained. This is something the industry has long needed, and I thank Joey and Lindsey for making it a reality. I’m certain our members will put it to good use!”

Lee Borkowski

Executive Director, Midwest Free Community Papers

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