Rise and Shine Journalism Workshop application

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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's inaugural Rise and Shine Journalism Workshop. This year, the free, five-day virtual workshop will be held the mornings of June 12 — June 16.

The goal of the program is to encourage young Coloradans to pursue future careers in journalism and media, especially students from underrepresented backgrounds, such as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ youth, rural and those who would be first-generation college students.

Participants will learn from professional journalists about different paths and options for pursuing a journalism career and transferring good writing, artistic, business and digital skills into a newsroom. Participants also will learn about the different ethical and professional responsibilities of being a journalist.

This year, the workshop is open to 15 students:

— Living in Colorado
— Who will be in middle or high school in the fall
— With a strong interest in journalism or media

Applicants from underrepresented and diverse communities will be given preference. The Colorado Sun will provide assistance to students who may have difficulties accessing a computer or device and reliable internet connection.

The following application is due by 6 p.m. June 18. This form will no longer accept responses after that time. Participants will be notified July 5.

Applicants can learn more about The Colorado Sun here: https://coloradosun.com/

For questions about the workshop, contact reporter Erica Breunlin at erica@coloradosun.com.

Full name: *

Age: *

Email or Phone number *

This is so we can stay in contact about your application. We will not share your personal information.

Parent/Guardian's email or phone number

Please provide if you are under age 18.

Grade level for the 2021-22 school year: *

School you attend: *

City of residence: *

Preferred pronouns: *

Why do you want to attend the Rise and Shine Journalism Workshop? *

How do you currently keep up with news? *

Which of the following most interest you? (Check all that apply) *

This is just so we can get a sense of your interests. If you aren't sure, that's okay - that's the point of the program!

Reporting/writing

Photography and/or videography

Data journalism

Coding, digital development

Graphics and visualizations

Editing

Business or Advertising

Other:

Required

Our program is geared toward encouraging young people, especially individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, to pursue careers in journalism. Please specify the race with which you identify and check any of the other boxes that may apply to you.

Black

Hispanic or Latino

Asian/Pacific Islander

Middle Eastern

Native American

White

Other race or ethnicity

LGBTQ

First generation

Student at a Title I school

We know these questions don't always capture who you are or barriers you might face. If you selected "other" or want to share more about your background, please feel free to explain here.

Do you have access to a device and a reliable internet connection at home or somewhere in your community? Please explain details beyond "yes" or "no." *

We will help provide access to devices and internet for students who need it. This will help us figure out how best to do it.

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