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Applications are open for the Reach for Change Green Business Incubator 2025. If you are an entrepreneur or enterprise working in waste management or the circular economy, this is your opportunity to grow your business and contribute to a greener future.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership 2025. Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower. They recognize the outstanding leadership efforts of young people with this annual, prestigious award.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the For Creative Girls Mentorship 2025 for Emerging Female Creatives. The For Creative Girls Mentoring program matches women who are taking over their industries with upcoming and emerging female creatives.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications for the Greentech Africa 2025 are now open. Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability is an investment-readiness accelerator program that will support 10-15 startups in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa with innovative solutions for sustainable development.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Armament and Disarmament Summer School 2025 at Uppsala University, Sweden. The Summer School seeks to contribute to global efforts to create a strong community of highly professional like-minded peace researchers and practitioners from around the world, who are striving to shape and promote a secure, peaceful and sustainable future. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Mar, 2025
Applications for delegates to the World Bank Group (WBG) Youth Summit 2025 are now open. The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 12th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. This year, the summit will center on innovation in climate action, digital transformation, and the creative industries.
Date Posted: 11 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Z Zurich Foundation Fully-Funded Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the African Union ECOSOCC Kenneth Kaunda Graduate Immersion Programme 2025. The initiative is dedicated to shaping the next generation of Zambian leaders. Named in honor of Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's founding president, and a pioneer of Pan-Africanism, this programme embodies his legacy of unity, self-determination, and youth empowerment while focusing on building the capacity of young professionals to contribute meaningfully to national and continental development.
Date Posted: 11 Mar, 2025
After the successful completion of Phase I of this innovative programme in 2023-2024, YLF has launched its second phase in 2025. This is a learning programme for young, future leaders for a world free of nuclear weapons.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Elevate your business with the power of AI in the Google Hustle Academy Business Bootcamp 2025!
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship. This internship is aimed at ensuring that young women have access to building a career in technology.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the IFC She Wins Climate Acceleration Program 2025. She Wins Climate, an initiative launched by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and implemented by adelphi, VC4A and EBAN. This program aims to support women-led climate startups in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) 2025 - Cohort Eight. Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) celebrates innovation and impact in early-stage African enterprises. The program identifies African entrepreneurs running early-stage nonprofits or for-profit businesses that address key community needs through technology or differentiated business models. The goal is to help scale their ventures and impact in the areas of health, education, energy, agriculture, financial inclusion, gender inclusion, nutrition, commerce, industrial development, and other socioeconomic goods.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) Accelerator Program 2025. Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) is a 6-month accelerator program (via Zoom) designed for social entrepreneurs aged 25-35 who are working to advocate for human rights and gender justice. The mission of the fellowship program is to help emerging leaders drive bold and courageous social change, improve their effectiveness, and advance their missions throughout the world.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat is now accepting applications for the Capacity Award Programme to Advance Capabilities and Institutional Training in one Year (CAPACITY) Fellowship Programme 2025. The CAPACITY Fellowship aims to build local professional expertise and enhance the capacity of Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to address climate change challenges.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) is inviting international students to immerse themselves in A*STAR’s dynamic research environment and collaborate with world-renowned scientists.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the lia Calderón Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. The Ilia Calderón Scholarship will select and fund the participation of two Afro-descendant leaders who will be able to travel to attend the One Young World 2025 Summit in Munich, Germany.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Are you a passionate young leader actively involved in advocating for greater health equity within your community? Are you leading projects within a registered non-profit organisation? Are you ready to be part of a global network with other young people who are creating positive change for the future? Apply now for the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2025.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the |TU-Huawei Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) 2025. The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is an exciting programme to engage, empower, and inspire young digital leaders and changemakers. GCYLP is supporting young visionaries from around the world who propose creative, far-reaching, innovative, and feasible community-driven projects aimed at creating a more inclusive and empowered digital future.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Africa Fellows in Education Program 2025/2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 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.