Connecting Community Through Communication

Mentorship helps shape the future of local journalism, and CPBMI plans to create a journalism mentorship program.

CPBMI’s mentoring opportunities will connect experienced journalists, media professionals and community leaders with aspiring reporters and students. Mentors provide guidance, share real-world experience, and help nurture community-centered journalism.

By becoming a mentor, you will help empower the next generation of storytellers and ensure that local journalism continues to thrive.

Share your experience. Inspire the future. Become a mentor.

Mentorship is key to sustaining strong local journalism.

CPBMI’s mentorship program will connect experienced journalists, media professionals, educators and community leaders with aspiring journalists and students who are eager to learn and grow.

What Mentors Do:

• Share professional insights and real-world experience
• Provide guidance on reporting, storytelling and journalism ethics
• Offer career advice and encouragement
• Help students and early-career journalists build confidence and skills

How to Become a Mentor

Those interested in helping us build our mentorship program can apply through our mentorship form. Mentorship opportunities may include one-on-one guidance, group sessions, workshops or short-term project support, depending on availability and interest.

By mentoring, you help shape the next generation of journalists and ensure that local stories continue to be told with integrity and purpose.