Graduates of the program have recently gone on to newspapers including the Asbury park press, Charlotte Observer, Ft. Two former interns were among the 1995 pulitzer prize winners. There is no application deadline. The one-year program trains promising minority journalists in specialized areas of news gathering and production. Candidates must have prior experience through internships, college newspapers, stringing or freelance assignments.
Trainees work closely with editors and reporters who serve as mentors.
Seven students are awarded summer internships, four in copy-editing and three in reporting. The 10-week internships are designed for those committed to pursuing journalism careers. They are mentored by copy desk chiefs or assigning editors and are evaluated at least twice during the summer. Interns who excel may be asked to return for a second summer. Several graduates of the program are now working as reporters and editors at The Inquirer.