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Applications are now open for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the AWS 2024 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Scholarship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program. USIP seeks applications from doctoral candidates at US universities with high-quality, policy relevant research that will deepen their understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding, and security issues.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 National Treasury Chartered Accountants Academy Programme. Click here to learn more about this programme and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 National Treasury Internship Programme. The 36-month internship programme offers graduates opportunities to enhance skills and gain valuable work experience to complement their qualifications.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK program 2024. The African Leaders on the Move is intended for individuals who are from—or passionate about—Africa.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge. The Africa PachiPanda Challenge is a joint effort by MTN and WWF to inspire and support innovative solutions addressing pressing environmental challenges across the continent.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Echoing Green Fellowship. Echoing Green supports bold leaders from all over the world who see possibility in the face of the most existential challenges of our day. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
If you want to use your tech skills to make a difference, see the world, and experience different cultures, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is an opportunity of a lifetime. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Interested in a career serving U.S. interests abroad? If so, the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to promote positive change in the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Tech Policy Press fellowship. Tech Policy Press is a nonprofit media venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate, and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
The Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is announcing the portal opening for the fifth edition of the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat with His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Yale Young African Scholars Program. Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Sephora Accelerate Program 2025. With a focus on founders who are people of color, in line with their commitment to the 15 Percent Pledge, Sephora's goal is to ensure there are brands in the beauty industry representative of the colors, races, and ethnicities that make up the Americas.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Canon Foundation-Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program 2025. The program offers fellowships to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to African Studies. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications for the PK Amoabeng Leadership Scholar Program 2024 are now open. The PK Amoabeng Leadership Scholar Program is an intense one-year program focused on Revolutionizing the Mindset for the African Leaders.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Afrobarometer Emerging Scholars Workshop 2024. The Afrobarometer emerging scholars workshop aspires to bring together early career researchers and experienced academic mentors to build analytical capacity on the African continent and ultimately facilitate the production of analytical outputs that make use of Afrobarometer's extensive open access datasets.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Reckitt Nigeria Management Trainee Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the second annual Dart Center Documentary Film Fellowship, an immersive, weeklong fellowship for senior and mid-career documentary filmmakers who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, delve into documentary ethics and craft challenges, and enrich their engagement around violence, conflict and tragedy.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
The Internet Governance Forum calls for support for global south journalists! Recognizing the critical role of journalism in shaping the global digital discourse, this initiative seeks to amplify Global South voices. Selected journalists will have the opportunity to highlight key issues such as digital inclusion, cybersecurity, data governance, digital economy, human rights online, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
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.