NAB creates diversity programs.(National Association of Broadcasters)(Brief Article)

The National Association of Broadcasters Educational Foundation (NABEF) is creating two programs to provide new opportunities for women and, minorities in the broadcast industry, the association announced last week in La Quinta, Calif., at its annual winter board meeting. The NAB plans to contribute $800,000 toward the two programs' total budget of $1.25 million. A.H. Belo Corp., Benedek Broadcasting, CBS, LIN Television, Morgan Murphy Stations and the New City Foundation also will contribute. The Gateway Fund will offer training incentives for entry-level broadcast employees, providing 50% of the expenses for training programs, in the areas of sales, journalism and …