Free data training available

From DarrenHester on Morguefile

Applications are now open for small and midsize newsrooms in the U.S. to receive free data training from Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) in partnership with the Google News Initiative.

Newsrooms selected to participate in the Data in Local Newsrooms Training Program will receive two days of in-house IRE data training, plus follow-up data consultation and services as part of an ongoing partnership with IRE.

Newsroom managers: Apply hereand look here for frequently asked questions.

The deadline to apply is June 17. Selected newsrooms will be announced in July.