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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
Applications are now open for the 2025 Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa Young Professional Professional Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Fleet Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the MFWA DPI Journalism Fellowship Phase II. The fellowship seeks to host a cohort of 60 experienced journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Princeton in Africa Fellowships. Fellowships are open to graduates of U.S.-accredited colleges & universities.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Halcyon Health Fellowship 2025. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across the United States, empowering them to improve physical and mental healthcare outcomes and reduce barriers to quality, affordable healthcare.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2025. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across Africa, empowering them to address climate resilience and food security.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the DMV Climate Innovation Fellowship 2025. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV), empowering them to address climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Nedbank IT Graduate Trainee Programme. Nedbank is currently recruiting for an IT Graduate based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Interested and qualifying candidates should apply.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs DR Congo (AWE DRC) program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the CJID Voices for Change – Ghana 2024 (V4C Ghana 24). The project seeks to enhance the capacity of journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to report and raise awareness on human rights abuses affecting marginalised communities, women, and youth in Ghana and West Africa.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
WIPO is excited to announce the launch of its latest edition of the IP Management Clinic (IPMC), specifically designed for SMEs and Startups in the Arab region. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 APSA MENA Workshop Fellowship. The workshop is part of a multi-year effort to support political science research among early-career scholars in the MENA region and to strengthen research networks linking Arab scholars with their colleagues overseas.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is pleased to open applications for its 2025 Artists in Residence Programme that has been running since 2022. Designed to stimulate arts practice as research, the programme is targeted at artist-academics working in a range of disciplines.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop. The aim of the workshop is to equip more African CSOs with an understanding of the African Union human rights landscape.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 CAPSI-Mastercard Foundation PhD Fellowship. The aim of the PhD fellowship is to provide opportunities for young African doctoral students registered in African universities to participate in research on non-profit organisations and their contributions to African economies.
Date Posted: 30 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.