James K. Batten Leadership and Career Development Program

Developed for mid-level professionals (formerly known as the Breakthrough Program) by the NAA's Diversity Department, this program is a structured effort aimed at developing the next generation of newspaper industry leaders. It is based on a one-on-one partnership between mid-career and executive-level newspaper professionals who communicate regularly over a one-year period. NAA annually identified 15 newspaper executives to mentor 15 newspaper professionals of color.

The program requires a year-long commitment beginning with participation in kickoff training during NAA's Annual Convention and wrapping up at the Annual Convention the following year.

For more information contact NAA's Angela Winters, Director of Leadership Programs at angela.winters@naa.org or call (571) 366-1003