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The Goethe-Institut invites Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Sub-Saharan Africa to bid for a service agreement for the design and implementation of a training programme/s for young women* and the organisation of a small-scale public event. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Aspire Leaders Program 2025. The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world to participate in a free online immersive leadership journey including professional skills training, an exclusive course designed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars led by world-class educators. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a network-based organization cooperating with Shift, is accepting applications for the UNGC Business and Human Rights Accelerator Program, which aims to accelerate progress toward Human Rights 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Safe Online Campus Ambassadors Program 2024-2025. The Safe Online with Meta Campus Ambassador Programme offers students of tertiary institutions across Nigeria the opportunity to champion digital literacy and online safety on their campuses. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Tech for an Equitable Future 2025. Previously known as Tech for Black Founders, this initiative was created in 2020 to address the statistic that only 1% of venture capital funds in the US went to Black founders -a figure that has since decreased to less than 0.5%. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future Programme 2025. The Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future is a global education and grant programme designed in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships to identify and accelerate the next generation of creatives in sustainable development. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Are you a passionate citizen, aged 18 to 35, who believes your actions can support your local community and that every small positive action can make the world a better place? Apply for the United People Global (UPG) Sustainability Leader Program Class of 2025.
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are invited for the workshop - Climate, Sustainability, and Health - Promoting Science Writing and Policy for Journalists in the Arab World 2025. This intensive, 6-day workshop will equip science journalists with the skills and knowledge to effectively report on the science of climate change, the impacts of climate change on the Arab world, and a variety of potential technological and policy interventions to respond to climate change. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the UPG Biashara Class of 2025. UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. This includes growing and strengthening existing enterprises. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about ethical journalism and eager to explore the moral responsibilities of the profession? Do you want to learn how history’s lessons can shape your role in modern journalism? The FASPE Journalism Fellowship offers students and early-career journalists a unique opportunity to explore these critical issues in an immersive, two-week program. This fellowship is designed to challenge your understanding of ethical leadership in journalism by exploring both historical examples and contemporary challenges.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 IDC Green Tourism Incentive Programme. The Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) is a resource efficiency incentive programme of the Department of Tourism whose objective is to encourage and support private sector tourism enterprises to adopt responsible tourism practices by moving towards the sustainable management and usage of energy and water resources. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
The Mawazo Institute is seeking applications for its 2025 Mawazo Fellowship Programme. This non-residential fellowship is aimed at African women pursuing their PhD studies in any field at accredited universities in Africa. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Fellowship 2025. The BMO Fellowship is a fully-funded venture and leadership program designed to provide comprehensive support to highly promising, diverse environmental sustainability entrepreneurs and leaders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are invited for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2025. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Anzisha Prize Venture Building Fellowship 2025. The Anzisha Prize is a venture building fellowship program that has successfully supported and championed very young entrepreneurs for over 10 years. The fellowship is a multi-year program that celebrates and rewards business growth. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the TWAS Research Professors in LDCs 2024/2025. The objective of the programme is to provide institutions and research groups located in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with the opportunity to establish long-term links with TWAS members and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni to assist in research activities and advanced training and so help develop the local scientific capacities needed. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme 2024/2025. In collaboration with UNESCO and a number of centres of excellence in the South, TWAS has instituted a Joint Associateship Scheme to enable competent researchers from the South to visit these centres regularly. An associate is appointed for three years during which he/she can visit a Centre twice for research collaboration. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
The Office of the African Union Chairperson's Youth Envoy has launched an exciting opportunity for young mental health advocates across Africa and in the diaspora. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships 2025. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowships provide opportunities for professional development and public service. The Fellowships are operated by AAAS as part of its mandate to "advance science and serve society." Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the YALI RLC SA training for Young African Leaders. The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is the U.S. Government's signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 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.