Dedicated to excellence in performance, Holland College stands Committed to providing quality, life-long learning opportunities to support learner, industry and community development. The newspaper business and a growing number of related fields place a premium on clear, concise, accurate writing. The Journalism program emphasizes this skill and other fundamentals while recognizing the importance of new technology. They are also introduced to the rudiments of newspaper news and feature photography. Using readily available community resources, they learn the craft of news gathering, from interviewing to covering meetings and demonstrations.
Most graduates work for daily or weekly newspapers.
The desktop publishing industry and the Internet are rapidly creating an entirely new range of possibilities for graduates interested in reaching targeted, special interest readerships. Other learners use this training to advance to further education or as a solid grounding for careers in broadcast journalism. Opportunities also exist in related fields, such as public relations and information services. Applicants are asked to outline previous work experience and additional education on the back of the application form. The most suitable candidates for this program will be chosen on the basis of the above requirements, life experience and their writing ability.