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Applications are now open for the CJID Voices for Change – Ghana 2024 (V4C Ghana 24). The project seeks to enhance the capacity of journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to report and raise awareness on human rights abuses affecting marginalised communities, women, and youth in Ghana and West Africa.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
WIPO is excited to announce the launch of its latest edition of the IP Management Clinic (IPMC), specifically designed for SMEs and Startups in the Arab region. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 APSA MENA Workshop Fellowship. The workshop is part of a multi-year effort to support political science research among early-career scholars in the MENA region and to strengthen research networks linking Arab scholars with their colleagues overseas.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is pleased to open applications for its 2025 Artists in Residence Programme that has been running since 2022. Designed to stimulate arts practice as research, the programme is targeted at artist-academics working in a range of disciplines.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop. The aim of the workshop is to equip more African CSOs with an understanding of the African Union human rights landscape.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 CAPSI-Mastercard Foundation PhD Fellowship. The aim of the PhD fellowship is to provide opportunities for young African doctoral students registered in African universities to participate in research on non-profit organisations and their contributions to African economies.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator 2025. This program focuses on addressing the challenges of the modern dynamic labor market through innovative technologies.
Date Posted: 29 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowships 2025. The MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship supports freelance and staff journalists associated with U.S. local/regional newsrooms in developing a high-impact news project that reports on how climate change and/or the shift to a low-carbon economy relates to local communities and regions, in a way that centers local messengers, values, and priorities.
Date Posted: 29 Aug, 2024
The Global Youth Biodiversity Network is bringing the youth voices to COP16! GYBN is planning to to organize an international youth delegation to join COP16 in Cali, Colombia from October 18 to November 2nd, 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Aug, 2024
Are you between the ages of 18-30 and want to be a Youth Delegate at COP29? This opportunity is for you! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Aug, 2024
Applications for the Royal Academy of Engineering LIF Global Programme 2025 are now open. LIF nurtures bold, scalable innovations from all areas of engineering and technology that are addressing some of the world's most complex environmental, economic, and societal challenges.
Date Posted: 28 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Government of Kenya Presidential Digital Talent Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Changemakers for the Planet Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Aug, 2024
Are you a visionary HealthTech entrepreneur/innovator with a groundbreaking idea to transform healthcare in Africa and committed to leveraging innovation to contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Do you have a scalable, defendable solution with clear monetization strategies? Apply now to join the timbuktoo HealthTech Hub.
Date Posted: 28 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Migration Management Diploma Programme. This programme is designed for government officials and policy makers working in migration and asylum.
Date Posted: 28 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellowship 2024: Making Connections to Global Health Stories. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Femme Forward Program for Nigerian Youths 2024. By participating in this programme, you can expect to experience several positive impacts. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Hello Tomorrow 2024 Global Challenge. This opportunity is open to tech startups worldwide. Connect with industry experts, investors & fellow entrepreneurs at this Global Summit.
Date Posted: 27 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training. TWAS offers fellowships to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own.
Date Posted: 27 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Parthian Graduate Management and Tech Trainee Programme. The Graduate Management Training (GMT) programme is designed to unlock the potential of young talent, empowering you to build a successful career while contributing to the excellence of Parthian.
Date Posted: 27 Aug, 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.