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Applications are open for the Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2026. The Toilet Board Coalition accelerates business solutions to the sanitation crisis via the sector's leading Accelerator. They match entrepreneurs with global business leaders and investors to drive progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 - sanitation for all by 2030. The Accelerator is a 12-month virtual programme offered in English, Spanish, French and Khmer.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Tribe Al Launchpad 2025. The program provides up to $50,000 in funding, mentorship, and business development support to help accelerate your venture.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Health Corps U.S. Leadership Accelerator 2025-2026. GHC's U.S. Leadership Accelerator identifies emerging public health leaders with a range of backgrounds and experiences and equips them with leadership training, coaching, networks, and resources to excel in their careers and advance health equity.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the 2025 Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens Youth AgriChampions Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 I AM NALA Fellowship on Women in Peace & Security. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Village Capital Tech Pathways MENA Program 2025. The Tech Pathways MENA program is designed to fast-track Al adoption and digital skills development across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, or the UAE.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Leading Change Africa Virtual Leadership Academy 2025. The Leadership Academy Program equips post-secondary students and young professionals across Africa with leadership, personal, and professional development skills.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
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
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.