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Applications are open for the Maine Public Emerging Voices Fellowship 2024. Maine Public's Emerging Voices Fellowship is an initiative that will prepare and support developing journalists from communities that are traditionally underrepresented in the reporting industry, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color), members of the LGBTQIA+ community, immigrants, people with disabilities, and others.
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2024
Are you a young person who cares about the environment and people? Do you want to raise your voice on climate migration, and how it affects millions of people around the world, including children and youth? Do you have a story to share as a young person who migrated or has been displaced in the context of climate change? Do you want to play a role in the global policy agenda on these important issues? If yes, then this is your chance to join the IOM COP29 Youth Delegates on Climate Migration and be part of the COP29 in Azerbaijan!
Date Posted: 01 Aug, 2024
Applications for the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship 2024/2025 are now open. The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships provide a year of support for doctoral students preparing to embark on innovative dissertation research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are invited for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2024. The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is an internship that intends to balance a dose of theory with real-world application and equip participants with the requisite multidisciplinary intellectual development, practical skills, and research abilities to think in more innovative ways to solve complex governance challenges.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the McKinsey & Company Young Leaders Programme 2024 - Lagos. The Young Leaders Programme is a 1-year full-time consulting program designed for recent university graduates from different academic backgrounds interested in pursuing an exciting career in consulting and passionate about working in Africa.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
The Jasiri Talent Investor programme is dedicated to discovering and investing in promising entrepreneurs with the potential to establish high-impact businesses. It’s a fully funded 13 month programme that takes a comprehensive, long-term approach to nurture entrepreneurs.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
The Young Innovators in Africa Spotlight is an exciting opportunity for young Africans who are making significant contributions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative approaches. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the KPMG Sustainability Graduate Programme 2025. Young South African graduates are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
The GI-TOC Resilience Fund is pleased to announce the launch of a new fellowship aimed at supporting journalists in investigating illicit economies and instability in West Africa. The initiative seeks proposals for in-depth investigative pieces, specifically from Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
The British Council would like to offer students / graduates an experiential learning opportunity to gain real world experience through an internship programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
The British Council would like to offer students / graduates an experiential learning opportunity to gain real world experience through an internship programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the African Union 6th Region Youth Volunteer Program 2024. The African Union 6th Region Youth Division Volunteer Program is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young leaders globally.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy Innovation Fellowships Scheme 2024-2025. The Innovation Fellowships scheme will provide funding and support for established early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to partner with organisations and business in the creative, cultural, public, private and policy sectors, to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the NPF Covering Equitable Community Development Journalism Fellowship 2024. To help journalists connect the dots between policy, public and private financing and calls for equitable housing, parks and other assets, the National Press Foundation will hold the Covering Equitable Community Development journalism fellowship in Missoula, Montana, October 7-10.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in the Republic of South Africa? If yes, applications are now open for the 2024 EU Delegation to The Republic of South Africa Funded Traineeship.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Kenya Airways Engineering Graduate Trainee Program. The candidate will attend the Kenya Airways Graduate Trainee Training Programme and acquire professional and technical skills that will enable the trainee work effectively in engineering services.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Med Youth Lab. The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is a five-day skill-building event that aims to equip young individuals with project development and soft skills .
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
The GEF Small Grants Office (SGP) Ethiopia is calling for nominations for the OP7 SGP Indigenous Peoples Fellowship Initiative Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Digital Transformation of Health Lab (DTH-Lab) Regional Youth Champions. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Do you have a passion for inclusivity and diversity? Have you ever wondered how to tackle global issues with a moral and ethical foundation? The Universal Youth Leadership Summit (UYLS) 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aims to address these questions by bringing together young leaders worldwide to discuss, learn, and share strategies for empowering youth in their communities.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 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.