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Applications are open for the Orange Corners Ghana Accelerator Programme 2025 Cohort II. This opportunity young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
The fifth edition of the BIC Africa Acceleration Programme for Women Entrepreneurs will support 30 women entrepreneurs in total, including 20 from the country projects Angola, Comoros, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Somalia and 10 others from other Sub-Saharan African countries willing to scale their businesses, while contributing to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applications are ongoing for this programme.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
You can now submit proposals for the 5th UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum Deal-Making Workshop. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the EIT Deep Tech Train the Trainer Programme - March 2025 Cohort. The programme runs for two months and consists of hybrid sessions and an online peer-to-peer forum, equipping educators to enrich their training methods and develop new content.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the EU40cean Summer School on Ocean Literacy & Collaboration 2025. In this training participants will be equipped and empowered to lead a cultural shift in ocean science, advancing transdisciplinarity, equity, inclusion, diverse knowledge systems, and international cooperation.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the 32nd International Leadership Workshop for Rural Youth organized by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Presidential Precinct Corporate Leaders Program 2025. The Presidential Precinct, working in partnership with Axxess, will convene the 2025 Corporate Leaders Program, April 26 - May 4 for 12 business leaders who represent African and Diasporan communities. Together, these leaders will sharpen their business acumen and refine their business models for international trade and investment.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the BRIDGE-ing the Gap for African Entrepreneurs in Canada 2025. This accelerator program, running from May 2025 to May 2026, is designed to empower African immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada who've launched businesses here, and are now looking for extra support to scale.
Date Posted: 26 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Johns Hopkins University Gender and Health Summer Institute 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Citizens Forum 2025. The Young Citizens Forum (formerly the Young Leaders Forum) is an inclusive program designed to address social, economic, and political challenges at local, regional, and global levels. It provides a platform for talented and engaged young individuals, including all activists, who are committed to promoting social justice and democracy.
Date Posted: 26 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the WISE Edtech Accelerator 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Feb, 2025
Are you a One Young World Ambassador based in Montreal and inspired to drive impact in your Community? Volunteer to join the team building a sustainable legacy of impact in the city, building on the huge success of the One Young World Summit in Montréal. Apply to be a One Young World Summit Montréal Legacy Ambassador.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
The Youth Impact Forum 2025 is a transformative four-day event taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from May 15 to 18, 2025. Applications are ongoing for this training. Apply now!
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Access Bank Youthrive Program 2025. This is a transformative initiative by Access Bank designed to empower, uplift, and accelerate the next generation of MSMEs. The program is set to impact over 4 million individuals by enhancing capacity, providing financial empowerment, and fostering invaluable business exchange programs.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
The 2025 Weavership Residency Host Application offers a unique opportunity for young leaders to develop skills in “weaving”—the practice of connecting people, projects, and places to create life-affirming learning ecosystems.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the IOCAfrica Travel Grants for African COPs to Attend the UN Ocean Conference and the One Ocean Science Congress 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Are you deeply passionate about social change? Do you desire to lend your voice as a useful tool to bring about lasting change?
Do you have a solid team from your campus as passionate as you are and willing to lend their voices as well? Apply NOW for the Nigerian Youth Futures Fund Youth Leadership Development Programme! Let your voice be heard!
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Are you a changemaker in your community? Apply now for the Plan International Youth Leadership Academy 2025. Plan International's Youth Leadership Academy gives you the tools you need to create the change you want. Plan believes that young people are today's leaders. So, they work together to build a better world, and they won't stop until we are all equal.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Canada Academy Executive Residency Program 2025. The Executive Residency Program is a Canadian Academy initiative dedicated to providing industry access for mid-career professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of colour, in order to influence a change in the next generation of executives and decision makers.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP) 2025. The AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP) offers emerging African public sector leaders a unique opportunity to develop their leadership capacity and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to drive change.
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
1. What Are Training Programs?
Trainings are structured programs or courses designed to enhance an individual's skills, knowledge, and competencies in a specific area. These may include workshops, internships, certification programs, or on-the-job training offered by employers or organizations.
2. Are Training Programs Free or Paid?
Training programs can be either free or paid. Some organizations and platforms, such as government programs for nonprofits, offer free, fully-funded training, while others charge a fee. There are also scholarships and grants available to help cover the costs of paid training opportunities.
3. What Are the Benefits of Participating in Training Programs?
Training programs provide numerous benefits, including skill development, career advancement, personal growth, and increased job market competitiveness. They may also offer networking opportunities, certifications, and hands-on experience that can enhance your professional profile.
4. What Types of Training Opportunities Are Available?
There are various types of training opportunities. Some popular ones include:
Workshops and Seminars: Short-term learning experiences on specific topics.
Internships and Apprenticeships: Hands-on, work-based learning.
Certifications: Programs that provide credentials upon completion.
5. What Is the Difference Between an Internship and a Training Program?
An internship is a specific type of training program that focuses on gaining work experience in a professional setting, typically over a short duration (such as a summer). On the other hand, a training program may include broader educational experiences that could be theoretical, practical, or a combination of both, and may or may not take place in a work environment.