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Are you an entrepreneur looking to make a meaningful impact in your community through retail? The Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training Program, generously supported by Walmart, is a competitive 16-week leadership and venture development initiative designed to empower 25 underserved retail entrepreneurs. This program focuses on transforming agricultural inputs into higher-value products or working directly in agriculture, equipping founders with essential training, mentorship, and resources needed to become retail ready.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the 4th Cohort of the Umi Mentorship Program 2025. This program helps new mothers and mums of children below 3 years old become better versions of themselves as mothers, wives, partners and professionals by tapping into the wealth of knowledge, experiences and network of mothers who have walked this path of motherhood and have excelled at it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025 is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) Mentorship programme for newsrooms. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Are you a woman in agriculture looking to scale your business, improve your financial management, access financial support and unlock access to new markets? The AGRA Value4Her Nigeria project, in partnership with the African Management Institute (AMI), is here to support your growth.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) London Student Ambassador Programme 2024-2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Program 2025-2026. The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship is an 11-month fellowship to develop a deep understanding of effective solutions to hunger and poverty and their own roles in achieving Zero Hunger in the United States.
Date Posted: 07 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Microsoft Nonprofit Tech Acceleration Program 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Citizenship Foundation Mentor-Intern Program Cohort 20. The Mentor-Intern Program offered by the Global Citizenship Foundation is a unique internship opportunity for high-potential young individuals to gain professional experience and develop critical leadership competencies at a global workplace. This carefully-curated and rigorously-enhanced program offers an immersive and impactful experience, aimed at fostering the holistic growth and development of its participants.
Date Posted: 06 Nov, 2024
Are you ready to take your career to the next level but facing financial hurdles? MyJobMag, Nigeria's leading talent development and recruitment company, is excited to bring you the MyJobMag Career Kickstart Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2026 DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the International Court of Justice Judicial Fellowship Programme 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme 2024. The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme, a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation, is excited to announce the application call for the 12th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria in Lagos!
Date Posted: 06 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the NaijaCoder Summer Coding Program 2025. The NaijaCoder summer camp is a free summer coding program aimed at high schoolers in Nigeria. NaijaCoder provides free instructions on algorithms and computer programming.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the TaRL Africa Fellowship Programme 2.0. The TaRL Africa Fellowship Programme aims to enhance TaRL's technical capacity on the African continent by supporting the development of Sub-Saharan Africa Leaders of TaRL Practice. These are individuals who can grow and improve TaRL across the continent with the ultimate goal of ensuring all children acquire foundational skills.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship 2024. If you are of African or African Caribbean heritage, based in the UK, and have an idea you would like to develop into an academic book but are unsure where to start, this Fellowship is for you. Apply now!
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University 2024-2025. The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities and countries. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation BRIDGE-in-Agriculture Program 2025. This programme is open to entrepreneurs in Ghana. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications for the Olympism365 Innovation Hub Tech365 Explore 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) Media Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
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.