Want to be a journalist? Apply for our Rise & Shine teen workshop.

Up to 15 students across Colorado can spend a week of their summer exploring their curiosity, learning how to investigate news tips and polishing their storytelling skills in The Colorado Sun’s third annual Rise and Shine Journalism Workshop.

Applications for the free workshop, which will be held June 12-16 over Zoom, opened Thursday and can be found here. 

The Sun introduced the summer camp in 2021, guiding students through the fundamental skills of journalism, including reporting, writing, filing public records requests, photojournalism and social media engagement. Students, who also learned about the importance of media ethics, were paired with professional journalists who mentored them through the week.

Students will learn in interactive workshops taught…