AAJA offers the following professional programs. For more information on any of these programs, contact Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator at (415) 346-2051, ext. 107 or e-mail albertl@aaja.org.

Making the Switch: Panel Discussion and Career Counseling

The New York Times offered a free panel discussion and related career counseling for journalists considering a change within the media industry. The activities were held Aug. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. in Washington, D.C. during the UNITY Convention.

E-Classes

AAJA provides E-classes to address current topics of interest to Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists. AAJA's innovative approach bringing together AAJA members in different parts of the country has been to offer E-classes, taught online with personal instruction and live interaction among class participants.

AAJA, in partnership with News University and The Poynter Institute offered a Reporting Across Cultures: Writing About Differences E-Learning Course held January 10 - February 7, 2005. The four-week course helped journalists report on different cultures and write about various racial and ethnic groups and cover his or her own community. The course has new interactive features to help the journalist develop reporting, interviewing and writing skills. Eight individuals were selected to participate..

Five participants were chosen to meet online for approximately three total hours for a How to Write Shorter Editing E-class held June 30 - July 14, 2004. The class was geared towards reporters and editors who wanted to improve their skills at self-editing and editing the works of others. The class was sponsored by Cox.

Five AAJA members were selected to participate in an Interviewing E-class held June 30 - July 14, 2004. The class enabled students to deal with interview scenarios and to practice skills they learned. The class was sponsored by Cox.

On The Money

Fifteen AAJA members attended this business reporting workshop held October 8-10, 2003 in New York City. They learned from top journalists in the country, heard behind the scenes stories from best selling authors, and engaged in discussions with business executives, coprorate watchdogs and market watchers. The workshop was made possible by Bloomberg LP, Reuters America, The National Press Foundation, The New York Times, Society of American Business Editors and Writers, and Prudential Insurance.