My apprenticeship journey: Q&A with Sunny Badwal, sports journalist with PA Sport
Sunny Badwal, who lives in Bradford, trained as an apprentice with PA Training and Press Association. He’s currently a sports journalist at PA Sport.
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National Apprenticeship Week: Journalism apprentice in ‘dream job’ after receiving NCTJ training for aspiring journalists with disabilities
A student who received bespoke NCTJ training for aspiring journalists with disabilities is celebrating securing her “dream job” as a journalism apprentice.
Progress being made in diversity of journalists, reveals new NCTJ report
Diversity in journalism has come under scrutiny in a new report published by the NCTJ, examining the characteristics of UK journalists.
Outstanding NCTJ candidates celebrated for top diploma exam results
Twelve candidates have been rewarded for achieving the best results in the 2020-21 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism exams.
Forbes joins growing number of NCTJ Journalism Diversity Fund supporters
Forbes is today announced as the latest supporter of the NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF). The global media company comes on board following a fundraising drive in 2021 which successfully raised the annual value of the fund to £500,000. The…
NCTJ launches free e-learning course on court reporting restrictions
The NCTJ has launched a free, interactive e-learning course on court reporting restrictions, delivered via the Journalism Skills Academy (JSA).
NCTJ celebrates top-performing accredited courses 2020-21
The best performing NCTJ-accredited courses are being celebrated as the NCTJ announces the course performance awards for 2020-21.
Outstanding student, trainee and apprentice journalists celebrated at NCTJ Awards for Excellence
Student, trainee and apprentice journalists have been honoured in this year’s NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by News UK.
NCTJ awards highlight innovation and diversity in journalism education and training
Three awards which celebrate innovation and diversity in journalism education and training were presented at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by News UK.
‘Brilliant’ shorthand tutor Karen Ballam wins NCTJ chairman’s award
Karen Ballam, NCTJ chief examiner for shorthand, has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to journalism training and education with the NCTJ chairman’s award.
International Women’s Day 2022 – Sophie Perry, The Oxford Mail
"Although women are out there doing amazing things around the world 24/7/365, International Women's Day is a time to hone in on their achievements, raise awareness of their contributions and tackle inequality."
