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Are you a young professional seeking an opportunity to experience different fields of work and to gain access professional networks? Apply for the Young Professional Development Program 2025 today!
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
GOAL’s NextGen Youth Programme brings together young people from all over the world to better understand global justice issues and deepen their understanding of Global Citizenship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Mar, 2025
Applications for the 2026 Bellagio Center Residency Program are now open. The Bellagio Center supports leaders to advance novel solutions and develop partnerships that may at first seem unlikely — unlocking breakthroughs essential to humanity’s well-being.
Date Posted: 05 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme . AWIEF has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications.
Date Posted: 05 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Centre for Housing Innovation Canada Accelerator Program 2025. This six-month initiative is designed to support scalable, innovative solutions in the housing and proptech industries. This program is part of a national effort to drive innovation and address critical challenges in the housing value chain, including affordability, sustainability, technology adoption, and efficiency.
Date Posted: 05 Mar, 2025
Are you ready to advance your skills in innovation, healthcare, and intrapreneurship? If yes, don't miss this special opportunity to participate in the 19th edition of the Social Intrapreneurship for Innovation in Health online course offered by Ashoka. This program is offered as part of the Making More Health initiative.
Date Posted: 04 Mar, 2025
The GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training (GRÓ GEST) programme at the University of Iceland calls for nominations for its academic programme in 2026. The deadline for nominations is 8 March 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Paper Plane Program 2025 for African Startups. Paper Plane is a program targeting African startups that have an MVP. It aims to provide entrepreneurs with access to pre-seed and seed funding opportunities, exposure in African markets, and the chance to connect with regional ecosystem players.
Date Posted: 04 Mar, 2025
As a proud and longstanding partner of One Young World, Deloitte is excited to support the Deloitte Scholarships 2025, which will bring together an interdisciplinary cohort of 8 young leaders - 4 education-focused and 4 climate-focused individuals - to attend the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany, from 3-6 November 2025.
Date Posted: 04 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the AYFN Japan Culture Camp 2025. This cultural learning program helps to improve cross-cultural understanding, personal growth, and networking among youth from different backgrounds.
Date Posted: 03 Mar, 2025
Are you looking for an opportunity that could shape your future career in in various areas of modern photonics, accompanied by workshops and technical training in using state-of-the-art nanofabrication and imaging facilities? If yes, apply for the KAUST Photonics Summer Camp (PSC) 2025.
Date Posted: 03 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the UK Nigeria Tech Hub Business Growth Initiative for Startups (BGIS) 2025. The Business Growth Initiative for Startups is a programme designed to empower growth-stage business in Nigeria by providing tailored support, mentorship, and resources to scale sustainably and profitably.
Date Posted: 03 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Orange Corners Ghana Accelerator Programme 2025 Cohort II. This opportunity young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
The fifth edition of the BIC Africa Acceleration Programme for Women Entrepreneurs will support 30 women entrepreneurs in total, including 20 from the country projects Angola, Comoros, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Somalia and 10 others from other Sub-Saharan African countries willing to scale their businesses, while contributing to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applications are ongoing for this programme.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
You can now submit proposals for the 5th UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum Deal-Making Workshop. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the EIT Deep Tech Train the Trainer Programme - March 2025 Cohort. The programme runs for two months and consists of hybrid sessions and an online peer-to-peer forum, equipping educators to enrich their training methods and develop new content.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the EU40cean Summer School on Ocean Literacy & Collaboration 2025. In this training participants will be equipped and empowered to lead a cultural shift in ocean science, advancing transdisciplinarity, equity, inclusion, diverse knowledge systems, and international cooperation.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the 32nd International Leadership Workshop for Rural Youth organized by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Presidential Precinct Corporate Leaders Program 2025. The Presidential Precinct, working in partnership with Axxess, will convene the 2025 Corporate Leaders Program, April 26 - May 4 for 12 business leaders who represent African and Diasporan communities. Together, these leaders will sharpen their business acumen and refine their business models for international trade and investment.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the BRIDGE-ing the Gap for African Entrepreneurs in Canada 2025. This accelerator program, running from May 2025 to May 2026, is designed to empower African immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada who've launched businesses here, and are now looking for extra support to scale.
Date Posted: 26 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.