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Applications are open for the Young Climate Leaders of Color (YCLC) Fund 2025. The YCLC Fund provides financial awards to young BIPOC climate leaders who are advocating for and transforming their communities toward racial and environmental justice.
Date Posted: 10 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research (BIIHR) NextGen Research Fellowship 2024. The NextGen Research Fellowship is a comprehensive 6-month program designed to equip aspiring researchers with the tools, skills, and resources they need to make a significant impact in the field of public health research.
Date Posted: 10 Aug, 2024
The 2024 AgriTech Hackathon and Venture Building Program supported by FMO is designed to search out, identify, and groom early-stage businesses across Africa. Applications are now open for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Chevening LSE Fellowship 2025-2026. The Chevening LSE Fellowship is hosted by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The fellowship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2024
Does your work grapple with the complexities and nuances of what it means to be African, or of African descent, in the 21st century? If yes, you are invited to apply for the LOATAD Black Atlantic Residency II!
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2024
Applications for the Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) 2025-2026 are now open. The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) is aimed at mid-career journalists from South Asian countries including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Kellogg Institute for International Studies Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships 2025/2026. Since 1983, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies has offered visiting fellowships to promote interdisciplinary international research in a supportive community of scholars. In recent years, this widely respected residential program has offered space for postdoctoral students to work as peers to Visiting Fellows.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 WWF South Africa Environmental Leaders Graduate Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Fall cohort of the HeadStart Fellowship 2024. This fellowship is a mentorship program designed to give high achieving college students a “head start” on their professional and personal development.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the ICANN Fellowship Program 2024. The ICANN Fellowship Program aims to strengthen the diversity of the multistakeholder model by providing opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to engage actively in the ICANN community.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence 2025- 2026. The fellowship is aimed at young high-flyers and mid-career professionals from diverse backgrounds with strong and demonstrable leadership potential.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2024
Applications are invited for the Chevening Healthcare, Health Policy, and Health Reform Fellowship 2025-2026. The Chevening Healthcare, Health Policy and Health Reform Fellowship is hosted at the University of Oxford. The fellowship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship 2025-2026. The Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship is aimed at mid-career professionals with demonstrable leadership potential in the field of cyber security or cyber policy in India.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2024
You can now apply for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) African Union (AU) Internship Program 2024. This internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on different projects. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship. This opportunity is open to Turkish citizens. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Startupbootcamp Energy and Sustainability Accelerator 2024. The accelerator is designed to support innovative startups specializing in energy and sustainability. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Startupbootcamp Food & AgriTech Accelerator 2024. The Food & AgriTech Accelerator looks towards new technologies along the food value chain to meet the growing demand for food safety, digitalization and sustainability.
Date Posted: 07 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2025-2026. The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship is a tailored programme of leadership development which aims to enrich and transform cultural practice and engagement by developing leadership potential, acumen and skills.
Date Posted: 07 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.