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Applications are open for the the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at the Sciences Po Summer School. Scholarships for the Sciences Po Summer School are awarded in collaboration with a network of partner institutions authorized to nominate candidates. These scholarships are reserved for Scholars from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program network who want to attend a four-week in-person programme.
Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024
Are you a visionary GreenTech entrepreneur with a groundbreaking business solution or innovation to transform green and climate sector in Africa and committed to leveraging technology to contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Do you have an impact driven, financially sound and scalable solution with clear growth strategy to solve Africa's energy challenges? Apply now to join the United Nations Development Programme Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub in Kenya.
Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the India Acumen Fellowship 2025. Acumen invests in social entrepreneurs across the capital continuum and accompanies them on the journey to create transformational change. At Acumen Academy, they identify and prepare these leaders with the hard skills required to build scalable solutions to poverty and the harder skills of moral leadership to re-imagine and build a better world.
Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Al Journalism Labs 2025 at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Embark on a journey of innovation! These 3-month hybrid, tuition-free and highly participatory programs invite journalists to explore generative Al through theory and practice and add meaningfully to the conversation.
Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024
Are you ready to shape the future of social enterprise? Apply for the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) Policy Forum 2024 today!
Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the YOCILAB Young Graduate Fellowship 2024. The Young Graduate Fellowship is a comprehensive program designed to empower young graduates aged 18 to 29 in Cameroon. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Reporting Together: German-Ukrainian Journalist Exchange 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany 2025. The purpose of the award is to protect, preserve and expand knowledge about the medicinal use of plants, thus preventing the disappearance of plants with therapeutic potential. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the African Research Fellowship 2024/2025. The African Research Fellow (ARF) program jointly carried out by ESA and AUC aims to empower African researchers (PhD or Master degree with extensive research experience) to engage in Earth Observation (EO) R&D activities relevant to the EO AFRICA Initiative.
Date Posted: 25 Sep, 2024
Applications are invited for the Oxford Climate Journalism Network 2025. This is a unique opportunity to join a global network, and learn from peers and academics, while developing your own expertise and career in climate journalism. Apply now!
Date Posted: 25 Sep, 2024
Are you an entrepreneur with a solution focused on improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and/or sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Nigeria or Kenya? The Access Accelerator could be the program for you! This program could help take your idea to the next level with expert mentorship, network expansion, and seed funding. Don't miss this opportunity!
Date Posted: 25 Sep, 2024
Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? The HubSpot Meta Accelerator is your gateway to growth! Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge resources, expert mentorship, and a vibrant community-all at no cost. Transform your ideas into reality and accelerate your success with them. Don't miss this opportunity to innovate and thrive. Apply now and watch your startup soar!
Date Posted: 25 Sep, 2024
The Erasmus Mundus CYBERMACS Scholarship in Europe allows students to prepare for the professional cybersecurity ecosystem. Applications are now open for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2024
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Applications are now open for the 2025 Engineering for Development (ETH4D) Doctoral Mentorship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Kectil Program 2025 for Youth Leaders. The Program is offered for free by the Malmar Knowles Family Foundation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the EJN Investigative Story Grant and Training Program for Indigenous & Tribal Journalists 2025. To increase Indigenous representation and by extension, knowledge equity in environmental reporting, EJN is launching a training program for up to 6 Indigenous journalists looking to investigate and produce stories about these varied issues. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Colgate-Palmolive Emerging Leaders Graduate Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2024
Are you an editorial leader in Europe looking to transform climate change coverage in your newsroom? Apply now for the Solutions Journalism Network European Climate Fellowship 2024/2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Peter Cullen Water & Environment Trust Leadership Program 2025 are now open. The Peter Cullen Water & Environment Trust invites applications from people who are actively involved in water and environmental science, systems, advocacy, policy or management, to participate in their unique Leadership Program.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Pear Accelerator W25 Cohort are now open. PearX is an accelerator for early-stage companies. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 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.