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Applications are open for the Sandoz Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Sandoz is partnership with One Young World, bringing together an interdisciplinary cohort of 5 outstanding young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany on 3 - 6 November 2025 as part of the global Sandoz delegation.
Date Posted: 11 Feb, 2025
The Youth Development Cohort is pleased to receive applications from young leaders active in the Youth Democracy Cohort members to participate in the 2025 Open Government Partnership Africa and the Middle East Regional Meeting, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from March 25-27, 2025.
Date Posted: 11 Feb, 2025
Are you between 18 and 35 and committed to advancing Europe's competitive, clean and fair energy transition? This is an exciting opportunity for you. The Young Energy Ambassadors (YEA) programme offers a unique chance to join a dynamic group of young professionals for a yearlong mandate. You will have the chance to get involved in EU policymaking on energy, engage with policy experts, learn about energy topics and share policy messages in your communities. YEAs will take an active part in discussions at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) from 10-12 June 2025, and beyond.
Date Posted: 11 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the BNMC IC Success Business Accelerator Program Spring 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a program that has already made a significant impact in the entrepreneurial landscape. Join IC Success! and take the first step towards turning your business dreams into reality. Apply now and become part of a community that's shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship!
Date Posted: 11 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Global Cohort 2025. Women Empowering Nations provides young women 17-23 with an immersive three-month virtual leadership development experience building the next generation of social impact executive leaders. It dives into various topics including culture and identity, public speaking, personal and professional branding, executive leadership, and social justice and advocacy.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Allbritton Journalism Institute Reporting Fellowship 2025-2027. The fellowship offers aspiring journalists a two-year educational program that prepares them for careers as credible, non-partisan reporters in the nation's capital or wherever their work may take them. Students learn core skills from respected professional reporters and editors in a classroom setting, and they gain real-world experience by working as reporters at All's publication, NOTUS.
Date Posted: 08 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Swedish Institute (SI) Global Executive Programme . The SI Global Executive Programme nurtures forward-thinking business executives seeking to shape a future that is not only economically resilient but socially and ecologically sustainable. It stands as a testament to Sweden’s excellence in pioneering sustainable solutions and serves as a conduit for sharing the country’s rich legacy of sustainable business practices with the rest of the world.
Date Posted: 08 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) MSME Bootcamp. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Feb, 2025
Applications for the Swedish Institute She Entrepreneurs Programme 2025 are now open. She Entrepreneurs offers practical, hands-on leadership training based on real business experience, collaborative learning, and participant-centric approach.
Date Posted: 08 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2025 taking place from 15 to 17 April at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Forum provides a platform for young people to engage in a dialogue with Member States and other stakeholders to share their views and concerns as well as galvanize actions and recommendations to transform the world into a fairer, greener and more sustainable place led by the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date Posted: 08 Feb, 2025
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Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa Carbon Removal Accelerator (ACRA) Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
Are you an adolescent girl or young woman (AGYW) aged 18 to 28 and living in Malawi, Tanzania, Cameroon, Eswatini, or Lesotho? Are you passionate about making your voice heard and leading the way in decisions that shape the lives of AGYW? This is your chance to make an impact! The Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global) is recruiting HER Voice Fund Ambassadors in Malawi, Tanzania, Cameroon, Eswatini and Lesotho.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the AWS Education Equity Initiative 2026. The AWS Education Equity Initiative expands access to future skills education for underserved learners globally. Amazon is committing up to $100 million in AWS credits and technical expertise to support socially-minded organizations develop innovative digital learning solutions that utilize cloud and Al technologies.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations SDSN Nigeria Climate Actors Accelerator Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the WomEn Southern Africa Fellowship 2025. WomEn Southern Africa Fellowship powered by De Beers Group develops leadership, innovation, well-being and employability skills required by young engineering and technology graduates to succeed in the industry and beyond.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
Are you an ambitious young African professional seeking to enhance your leadership and innovation skills? The Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications!
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Sankofatech Achievers in Technology (AIT) Program 2025. Sankofatech's Achievers in Technology (AIT) program is an intensive, four-year initiative designed to cultivate the next wave of Black technology leaders in the United States. Recognizing that young people of African descent often overlook technology careers due to limited industry awareness, community misconceptions (such as a perceived lack of prestige), and a scarcity of resources, AlT seeks to address these challenges head-on.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
The Psychology Mentorship Program 2025, a free-of-cost, five-month online program application, is open to international psychology students and early-career professionals across South Asia.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Accelerator Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Pernod Ricard Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. The scholarship will identify and connect an interdisciplinary team of 10 committed young leaders who are working to build positive social spaces and tackle harmful drinking and its wider impacts in their countries and communities. Scholars will receive full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2025 which takes place in Munich, Germany from 3 - 6 November.
Date Posted: 05 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.