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Applications are open for the Journal for Public Health in Africa (JPHIA)/Africa CDC Manuscript Writing Workshop 2024. The workshop will run from 21-25 November 2024 in Rabat, Morocco. Apply now!
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the AFC Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) Program 2024. BRACE leverages a hybrid learning experience to engage agripreneurs through training, peer learning, interactive sessions, and practical applications. Apply now!
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL) Program. The International Program in Public Health Leadership is an eight-month program for emerging leaders working in or closely with African Ministries of Health.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
The Mentor Amiable Professional Society (MAPS) has launched the FULLY FUNDED Young Professional Fellowship Sao Paulo 2024, a noteworthy initiative designed to hone the leadership abilities of young people under 40. The program’s main goals are to produce citizens of the highest caliber and with a higher sense of responsibility by promoting interfaith harmony, cultural variety, and the integration of many ethnic groups.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the IRENA Youth Forum 2025. The International Renewable Energy Agency's (IRENA) sixth IRENA Youth Forum: The New Generation of Decision Makers will convene from 9 - 13 January 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at the margins of the fifteenth session of the IRENA Assembly (11-13 January 2025).
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Thomson Reuters Regional Virtual Training on Illicit Finance in Africa 2024. Thomson Reuters Foundation is looking for journalists based anywhere in Africa who are motivated to understand how their country could be losing money via illicit means. Apply for this training now!
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship Program 2025-2026. The program's long-term goal is to accelerate gender equality in STEM by generating conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific careers through alleviating some of the barriers they encounter when enrolling in STEM disciplines.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Talos Fellowship -Spring 2025. The Talos Fellowship is a programme that empowers ambitious graduates to launch European policy careers focused on artificial intelligence.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Carnegie Ethics Fellowship Program 2025-2027. The Carnegie Ethics Fellowship is a space for talented young professionals to develop their capabilities and be examples of values-driven responsible leadership.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant.The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an Agricultural Entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-Business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Australia Awards Fellowships. Fellowships target senior and mid-career officials and professionals who are in a position to advance development outcomes in priority areas and increase the institutional capacity of partner countries through their leadership.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme. This programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues, and to participate in UNU-WIDER activities.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program. The program offers five-month fully funded fellowships for practitioners to improve strategies and techniques for building democracy abroad and five-month fellowships for scholars to conduct original research for publication.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program and to take advantage of the opportunity to engage actively in the Center’s national mission.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Ready to take your climate advocacy to the global stage? Climate Tracker Asia and the Institute for Youth in Climate Diplomacy (ICD) are on the lookout for passionate young leaders to join their Southeast Asian Youth in Climate Diplomacy Fellowship Program. This is your chance to make waves in climate diplomacy and represent your country at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan!
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP). The World Bank is looking for prospective Young Professionals (YPs) to join them from around the world with diverse backgrounds, exceptional technical skills, outstanding leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to WBG mission and values.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank Legal Vice Presidency’s (LEG VPU) Internship Program. The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 International News Media Association Elevate Scholarship Program. The Elevate Scholarship program is designed to strengthen the future of the news business by embracing and elevating historically under-represented and disadvantaged groups in early- to mid-level positions at news media companies in all regions of the world.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Rice Miller Business Training (RMBT) Program and Business Development Support. GIZ-MOVE, Bühler Group, and Partners in Food Solution are offering a unique and in-depth training & coaching program for rice processors in Kano and Lagos state, Nigeria. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Smithsonian Resilience and Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. Through the Resilience and Sustainability Fellowship, the Smithsonian seeks to support up to five post-doctoral fellows as they conduct independent research in support of the Smithsonian's goals to understand and expand resilience.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 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.