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The National Press Foundation's goal is to help journalists better understand the issues about which they write and broadcast. NPF programs are held in Washington, D.C., in cities across the country, and all over the world.

The programs are balanced and non-partisan, and are presented by leading authorities, experts, and policy makers. Seminars are always on the record. Each year, more than 300 reporters and editors take part in NPF professional development programs, and thousands have participated since 1975.

Programs by Category

Journalist-to-Journalist Program
A program in which journalists around the world work with each other in improving the coverage of pressing global issues.

NPF Four-Day Seminars
These multi-day sessions focus on topics as diverse as business and economics, cancer, museums, transportation, international issues, or politics. Travel (up to $600) and lodging provided.

NPF National Seminars
NPF National Seminars are held throughout the country, often in conjunction with other journalism organizations, and address a variety of topics in a variety of formats. Like all NPF programs, they provide plenty of time for questions and answers. There is never a cost to attend.

NPF Special Programs
The National Press Foundation undertakes a variety of other projects to advance the cause of journalistic excellence. These may include creating journalism manuals and teaching curriculums, working to help other journalism organizations and creating new types of specialized seminars.

Opening Washington's File Cabinet
NPF brings this exciting new program to newsrooms across the country to help journalists access the wealth of information provided by the federal government

Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowships
Seminars, field trips and demonstrations designed to help orient journalists new to Washington, especially regional reporters.

Swit Toolbox Briefings
This free, half-day seminar was presented January 17 to help journalists make sense of the federal budget, earmarks and all. An on-the-record briefing by top current and former Congressional staff members, budget experts and experienced Washington budget reporters offered insight and tools for first-day and ongoing reporting of this critical national story. Click on this item to view David Walker's PowerPoint presentation.

Wharton Seminar for Business Journalists
Seminars that offer participants an opportunity to expand their knowledge of business, with courses conducted by leading Wharton faculty and business leaders

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July 2008
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