Learn to Be A Reporter: Community Journalism “J Lab”

Maybe this fall you are looking to get more involved in your community or learn something new. Here’s a way to do both. Mercer County Community College is offering a free, eight-evening Community Journalism “J Lab” certificate program starting Thursday, Sept. 5. Participants will learn the basic newswriting and reporting skills needed to cover issues of concern to their community. Sessions are led by a journalism professor and include guest presentations from writers and editors from several community publications and national media outlets. Link to register: https://forms.gle/macjwKVEW47F9MWv6

Key info

Location: Mercer County Community College – Conference Center (Room 208)

Time: 6-8:30 pm

Dates: Thursdays – Sept. 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, (Oct. 24 is certificate ceremony)