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Applications are open for the University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program 2025/2026. The program supports the development of the next generation of African scholars by integrating them into international academic networks and promotes U-M's international commitment to research and teaching collaborations across diverse disciplines, from engineering to literature to economics.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge. This opportunity is open to young entrepreneurs in Nigeria between 18 - 40 years of age, who have ideas that can be transformed into successful business ventures or social enterprises.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) Mentorship Program. This mentorship program seeks to increase the representation and leadership of African women in the digital health space by supporting them in strengthening their business knowledge and leadership skills.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the USADF/LSETF Digital Scholarship Program for Young Nigerians. The Lagos State Empowerment Trust Fund offers a life-changing opportunity for aspiring individuals like you through the Lagos State Digital Scholarship.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the ECOWAS 2025 Immersion Internship Program. This opportunity is open to African graduates. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications for the Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Virtual Business Accelerator Program 2024 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications are invited for the British Academy Global Innovation Fellowships: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2024-2025. The objective of the Global Innovation Fellowships is to provide opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks and careers in the creative and cultural, public, private and policy sectors to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Luce/ACLS Travel Grants in China Studies 2024/2025. In partnership with the Henry Luce Foundation, American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) offers a travel grant competition for graduate students in a PhD program and non-tenure track faculty at any career stage. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications for the Alicia Patterson Fellowships 2024 are now open. The Alicia Patterson Foundation Program was established in 1965 in memory of Alicia Patterson, who was editor and publisher of Newsday for nearly 23 years before her death in 1963.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Are you ready to change the world? If your purpose is to bring solutions for a more sustainable planet, this challenge is for you. Apply for the VivaTech "Pollute Paris" Challenge for Businesses 2024 and get the chance to be invited at Pollutec Paris, the leading B2B show for environment & climate, in Paris, in November 2024.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Ember is calling for applications from community-based mental health initiatives working in low- and middle-income countries who would like to partner with them. Successful initiatives will be offered a 12-month partnership with Ember, customised to support and strengthen the sustainability and growth of the organisation based on their needs. There will also be an opportunity for the selected organisations to be considered for Ember investment after the 12-month partnership.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Climate Policy Creative Fellowship 2024. This experimental Fellowship equips creative storytellers to help policymakers make better decisions about climate change. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications for the East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2024 are now open. The EAC Youth Fellowship is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young people in regional integration and leadership within the East African Community (EAC). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Aug, 2024
Lafarge Africa Plc invites suitably qualified Ordinary National Diploma holders for admission into an eighteen-month multi-skilled vocational training program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the CAN Data Science Fellowship. The CAN Fellowship provides emerging data science professionals with the skills needed to address challenges at the intersection of climate and health and make a positive impact on lives across the continent.
Date Posted: 17 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Globalink Research Internship. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the AFE Fintech Accelerator Program - Fall 2024. The CAFE Fall 2024 Fintech Accelerator Program is hybrid-virtual for 8 weeks starting on September 30, 2024.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2024
Applications are invited for the University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence "Alexander von Humboldt" Junior and Senior Fellowship Programme 2025. This opportunity is open to people who have lived outside Germany for a minimum of 12 months in total.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2024
Would you like the opportunity to work in a global energy company? Do you enjoy taking on challenging projects? If yes, join the Bake Huges innovating Internship Program.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2024
ICSID offers internship opportunities to highly motivated students enrolled in a graduate degree program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the world’s leading institution devoted to the settlement of international investment disputes.
Date Posted: 15 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.