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The IUCN World Conservation Congress - Call for Changemakers 2025 is now open. IUCN is searching for the next generation of young innovators leading the way in nature conservation and sustainability. The IUCN World Conservation Congress Changemakers brings together young innovators and visionary leaders who are developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development challenges in their communities.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the NextWave Leadership Program 2025. The NextWave Leadership Program is Canary Impact's youth-focused initiative, designed to support justice-involved leaders aged 18-25. This program addresses the unique challenges faced by young people disproportionately impacted by the criminal legal system, equipping them with the tools, mentorship, and community needed to transform their experiences into leadership and advocacy.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the U.S. Embassy in Latvia Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) 2026. TEA will provide approximately 160 secondary school teachers from Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and the Pacific, the Near East, South and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Western Hemisphere with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarship Programme 2026. The German Bundestag is inviting politically and socially committed young university graduates from southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa), East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) and West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal) to participate in a scholarship programme in Berlin.
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Young Professionals Programme 2026. The WTO Young Professionals Programme was launched in 2016 as an opportunity for qualified young professionals from developing and least-developed members of the WTO to enhance their knowledge regarding the WTO and international trade issues.
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
The MENA Scholarship Programme aims to contribute to the societal development of the participating countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. It also seeks to build capacity within organisations by enabling employees to participate in short courses in various fields of stud
Date Posted: 24 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme 2025. The Young Trade Leaders Programme aims to foster a better understanding of the WTO's work and international trade among young people by creating a network of "Young Trade Leaders" around the world.
Date Posted: 24 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator 2025. The AmazonDevices Climate Tech Accelerator is your launchpad to transforming the future of consumer electronics. Join this 16-week program that kicks off with an intensive bootcamp, where you will work with Amazon and Industry mentors to craft a winning pitch to Amazon Devices and Services decision makers.
Date Posted: 24 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Rise Up Leadership & Advocacy Program in Kenya 2025. Global nonprofit Rise Up will select a group of visionary local leaders from Kenya to participate in their intensive Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training to strengthen gender equity and justice from July 14 - 19, 2025. Through Rise Up's program, these local leaders will advance transformational change in their organizations and communities, and champion improved national and local laws, programs, and funding for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people.
Date Posted: 24 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship. Through this fellowship, Vital Voices aims to amplify the impact of women addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, facilitate meaningful collaboration among changemakers, and equip participants with the tools to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date Posted: 22 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship 2025. The Mid Career Fellowship provides today’s leaders with the know-how to navigate volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), knowing that their purpose, livelihood, and organizational goals are influenced or impacted by the Internet.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact – Because You Matter Programme. This program seeks to support young people to help their communities through climate action and environmental sustainability initiatives, by providing them with resources and skills necessary to implement their innovative projects.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Are you passionate about tackling challenges in resource access, environmental stability, and effective governance? The Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship, presented by the East-West Center and Doris Duke Foundation, is accepting applications for its second year. This fellowship empowers emerging leaders to explore critical connections between food security, energy systems, and resilient leadership.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Young Leadership Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) Prize for Innovation 2025. The NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI), an initiative of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), is designed to empower entrepreneurs and changemakers whose innovative ideas can drive meaningful social and economic impact.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Kode with Klossy Summer Camp 2025. Kode with Klossy camps are a series of FREE 2-week coding-intensive camps designed for students of traditionally underrepresented genders in the STEM fields.
Date Posted: 19 Mar, 2025
Are you an established NGO or social enterprise working in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania? Do you have a proven solution that advances the economic resilience of women working in rural settings? Apply for Scale Accelerator 2025 and get fully-funded consultancy support to help you expand your impact.
Date Posted: 19 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Spectrum Scholars Program 2025. Imagine the unlimited opportunities you can be exposed to by being part of a Fortune 100 company. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 19 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Al for Energy - North America 2025. This program focuses on grid optimization, demand flexibility and energy solutions for customers, including utilities and commercial entities. By supporting advancements in areas such as interconnection queues and carbon-aware infrastructure, the Accelerator aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and reliability in the energy landscape.
Date Posted: 19 Mar, 2025
Are you a storyteller? A young journalist or content creator eager to cover one of the most dynamic youth events in Europe? Do you belong to a youth or civil society organisation? Then this call is for you! The European Youth Forum is selecting five young journalists or content creators to attend and cover the European Youth Event (EYE) 2025.
Date Posted: 19 Mar, 2025
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.