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Applications are open for the Rapper Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Rappler is proud to partner with One Young World for a second year, to offer five impactful young leaders the opportunity to participate in the One Young World Summit 2025, which takes place in Munich, Germany, from 3 - 6 November.
Date Posted: 29 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the AREF-MRC Towards Leadership Programme 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) timbuktoo Creatives Lab 2025. The United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) timbuktoo Creatives Lab is here to power innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CC|S). Implemented by the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), this pioneering accelerator programme is designed to help 15 high-potential creative businesses thrive in 2025.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
The Futuremakers Women in Tech (WiT) Uganda Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower women-led, tech and tech-enabled businesses. The program is an initiative of Standard Chartered Foundation in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, Village Capital and The Innovation Village, and implemented by Future Lab.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Goethe-Zentrum Kampala Research Lab Program 2025 for Emerging Artists in Uganda. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Google for Startups Al Academy: American Infrastructure 2025. The Google for Startups Al Academy: American Infrastructure is a four-month program designed for Seed to Series A startups that use Al to create solutions for vital sectors like agriculture, housing, transportation, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and education in the U.S.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) Young Professionals Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the IREX Community Engagement Exchange Program 2026. A transformational leadership development experience, CEE is a year-long program designed to enable civil society leaders, ages 21-27, to harness the power of networks, relationships, and information for the public good.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme. UNICEF StartUp Lab is looking for 25 bold, innovative, tech-driven startups creating social impact. Join the next cohort to accelerate your innovation in Health, Education, Urban Services, WASH, Climate Action, Child Protection, Finance, Agriculture, Blockchain, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity.
Date Posted: 24 Apr, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the 2025 UNFPA Equalizer Challenge: Scaling Women’s Health Innovations. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 WeThinkCode_ Software Development Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the Sino-ASEAN Network of Forestry Research Institutes (SANFRI) Visiting Scholar Program 2024-2025. The SANFRI Visiting Scholar Program (VSP) aims to support competent young researchers in conducting scientific research and academic exchanges in sustainable forest management and rehabilitation.
Date Posted: 23 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the British Academy Writing & Mentoring Workshop for Early Career Researchers in West Africa 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Button Equity Scholarship 2025. These scholarships allow Button to expand their audience to include people whose experiences are marginalized due to systemic oppression and exclusion, as well as to individuals residing in a Low-Income country.
Date Posted: 22 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC) Agrifood Investment Connector Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Mondadori PLAI Scale Up Program 2025. The PLAI Scale Up Program is designed for AI-driven companies ready for their next growth phase.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Mondadori PLAI Acceleration Program 2025. The PLAI Accelerator is committed to revolutionizing the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAl) landscape, combining scientific rigor with entrepreneurial vision to drive progress and equip startups to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications for the CanExport SMEs Program 2025 are ongoing. The CanExport SMEs program of Canada's Trade Commissioner Service is designed to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to export Canadian goods and services to new international markets.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Digital ChangeMakers for Women Entrepreneurs Incubation Program 2025. This project aims to equip women-led micro-enterprises with tailored digital solutions, enabling them to adopt innovative products that meet their needs and fosters growth and innovation.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the CorpsAfrica Volunteering Program 2025. CorpsAfrica recruits and places ambitious young Africans in rural, underserved communities in their own countries to apply their education, build their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and venture beyond their comfort zones to learn about their countries and about themselves. They facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects identified by local community members, to fulfill key needs and whose impact and success can be carefully measured.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 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.