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Introduction 

Since the conception of our magazine, we have had the idea to create a young journalist training program. The program would include opportunities for aspiring young journalists to learn from industry professionals currently working in the field.  It includes learning about better interview techniques, how to search for special angles to report, and use of professional equipment.

We will host free bi-weekly training seminars starting February, 2013 until end of July, 2013 for participants between the ages of 7 and 15 years old. The program will encompass an educational space with an emphasis on the creative. Our goal for this training program is to not only provide a definitive foundation for youth to contribute and take part in Voice K magazine but also properly prepare them for their future into the world of magazine publication and/or other multi-media career aspirations.


Program Funders and Sponsors

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Schedule

1. Introduction to Journalism
Tue, Feb 5, 2013 5-8pm 
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4

2. Journalism Writing Format and Exercise for Kids
Sun, Feb 24, 2013 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1
Guest Speaker: Bruce Leslie, 
Publisher & Editor of www.yourmississaugabiz.com  
 
3. A Picture Worth a Thousand Words - Photojournalism
Tue, Mar 5, 2013 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest Speaker: Richard Lautens - Photojournalist, Toronto Star

4. How to Pitch Your Story to the Editor
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center

Guest Speaker: Delight Greenidge, Business Journalist for The Winnipeg Free Press, The Toronto Sun and more. Author of three books. 

5. Broadcast Journalism, How Is It Different?
Tue, Apr 16, 2013, 5-8 pm (Time has changed) 
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest Speaker: Cindy Pom, Reporter at Global Toronto (Cancelled)

6. Reporting at an Event & Interview Techniques
Sun, Apr.28, 2013, 1-4pm (Date has changed)
Golden Key Cultural Center

7. Using Video Cameras
Tue, May 7,2013, 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre

8.Field Trip
Sun, May 19,2013,11am - 5pm
Toronto International Circus Festival at Habourfront Centre


9. Editing Process – How to Make Your Writing Better
Tue, Jun.11,2013, 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest: Daniel Schneider, President of Brand Management Agency; instructor at Humber College

10. Famous People Interview
Sun,Jun.23,2013, 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
Guest Speaker: David Wojcik, host of In Business (Rogers TV); host of BiZ TV Canada (Online) 

11. Video Editing and Prepare for the Final Presentation
Tue, Jul 9,2013, 5-8 pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre


12. Final Product Showcase & Presentation
Tue, Jul.23,2013, 6-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre


Registration

Registration starts on Jan 7, 2013. Spots are limited and give priority to Voice K journalists. Qualification are based on children's writing skills and time of application. (REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED)

Program Schedule 

Date & Time

Tue, Feb 5, 2013
5-8pm

Location

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4

Topic

Introduction to journalism and journalism program

Facilitators 

Joanna Liu 
Kelly Potter
Lindel Merraro


Guest Speaker
N/A

Sun, Feb 24, 2013 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1

Journalism Writing Format and Exercise for Kids
Joanna Liu
Amanda Hosein
Bruce Leslie, 
Publisher & Editor of www.yourmississaugabiz.com  

Tue, Mar 5, 2013
5- 8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words - Photojournalism
Joanna Liu
Linda Hermiz
Richard Lautens, Photojournalist, 
Toronto Star

Sun, Mar 17, 2013
1-4 pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1

How to pitch your story to the editor

Joanna Liu
I-Yana Tucker
Delight Greenidge, 
business journalist, author of three books

Tue, Apr. 16, 2013
5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4

Broadcast Journalism 
How is it different?
Joanna Liu
Kelly Potter
Cindy Pom, reporter at Global Toronto
Guest speaker canceled
Class as usual

Sun, Apr. 28 ,2013
1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road,
 Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1
Interview Techniques
Joanna Liu

Tue, May 7, 2013
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4
Using Video Camera
Joanna Liu
David Miao, Professional Independent Videographer, previously with various online news channels 

Sun, May 19, 2013
11 am - 5 pm
Meet Up Location: Free Bus Transportation
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4



Event Location:
 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ Harbourfront Centre
  • Attending Press Conference
  • Interview Techniques
  • Speaking In Front of Camera
  • etc...
Joanna Liu
Amanda Hosein
Linda Hermiz

Parents Volunteers
Ellen Chao
Lily Meng
Lucy Chen
  • Katherine Sanders, Festival Artistic Associate 
  • Various  performers 

Seminar Gallery

Seminar Contests and Winners

Seminar 3 : A picture Worth a Thousand Words  ---- Picture Taking Contest
Rule: young journalists were given free time to take pictures of people in the room, pictures needs to come in before next seminar. Best pictures will be determined by the Voice K editorial team. 


Winner: Sunni Zhou (Age 10)
Picture: Wendy taking a picture with camera
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Seminar 5: Broadcasting Journalism ---- Best Broadcast Reporter Contest
Rules: young journalists are divided into pairs and together they create a fake news to report in front of camera. The winner will be determined by votes from other young journalists, the top three highest votes are the winners!


Winners: 
#1 Georgia Sa 
#2 Wendy Wang
#2 Selena Zhou


Seminar 6: Reporting at an Event & Interview Techniques

Rules: Young reporters are divided into pairs to prepare an interview, where one child will be the host, the other be the guest. They picked random topics from a hat and had 20 minutes of preparation time. 


Winners:
#1 Farida and Amira Radwan 
#2 Georgia Sa and Wendy Wang
#3 Dea Yu and Rodhiyah Ameen

Winner's Photo

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