CTJT - formerly Cleland Thom Journalism Training - has put together a re-training programme which it says is specifically designed to help ex-journalists find new careers.

Said Cleland, himself a former editor: "The job situation for journalists is tragic. But there's hope. Journalists have skills that can be used in other careers.

"The programme builds on journalists' existing skills - and opens up a whole range of career options.

"I was jobless myself back in 2003, so I know what it's like. But I managed to bounce back and establish CTJT and two other training organisations - potential.gb.com and potential.uk.com.

He added: "If I can do it, anyone can."

The programme includes sessions on how to write copy for advertising, sales, promotion and marketing, search engine optimisation, and how to start a small business.

It usually costs £750, but it is available half-price to ex-journalists receiving Jobseekers Allowance.

CTJT was established in 2003 and is now one of the UK's largest distance learning colleges for media and writing. It has 750 students in more than 40 countries.

Further details are available on the CTJT website.

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