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Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort of the Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders (TLML) program,which offers extraordinary individuals the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, broaden their perspectives, and prepare for values-based leadership through a focused one-on-one, year-long mentorship.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025
Are you ready to take action to drive social change? If yes, the Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme 2025 is the perfect opportunity for you to turn your passion into action. Young people from around the world can participate in the 2025 fully-funded Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the NAMIP Media Business Bootcamp 2025. This is a five-day intensive program designed to support and equip media entrepreneurs with the skills and strategies needed to build sustainable media businesses.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the African-German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme 2025. Become part of a unique African-German business network, connect with Young Leaders from Africa and Germany and develop innovative ideas for a sustainable future. Through direct encounters, inspiring dialogue and targeted networking, long-term partnerships and new business perspectives are created.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025
Are you a young woman doing impactful work related to digital transformation and development? If yes, apply now to become an ITU160 Gender Champion and be part of a global movement for gender equality in digital transformation.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Are you a Nigerian youth with a passion for solving problems in your community? Do you have a vision for a better future and the drive to make it a reality? Then the 234 Community Impact Challenge 2025 is for you!
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Calling all young innovators! Do you have a business idea that can bring positive change to your community? If yes, apply for the BeChangeMaker 2025 program!
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Are you a young leader passionate about driving change in your community? Do you want to develop your policy-making skills, enhance your ability to advocate effectively, and learn how to lead with impact? If yes, apply for the UNICEF Leadership Programme for Young Changemakers in Bangladesh 2025.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2026. The Toilet Board Coalition accelerates business solutions to the sanitation crisis via the sector's leading Accelerator. They match entrepreneurs with global business leaders and investors to drive progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 - sanitation for all by 2030. The Accelerator is a 12-month virtual programme offered in English, Spanish, French and Khmer.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Tribe Al Launchpad 2025. The program provides up to $50,000 in funding, mentorship, and business development support to help accelerate your venture.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Health Corps U.S. Leadership Accelerator 2025-2026. GHC's U.S. Leadership Accelerator identifies emerging public health leaders with a range of backgrounds and experiences and equips them with leadership training, coaching, networks, and resources to excel in their careers and advance health equity.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the 2025 Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens Youth AgriChampions Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 I AM NALA Fellowship on Women in Peace & Security. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Village Capital Tech Pathways MENA Program 2025. The Tech Pathways MENA program is designed to fast-track Al adoption and digital skills development across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, or the UAE.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Leading Change Africa Virtual Leadership Academy 2025. The Leadership Academy Program equips post-secondary students and young professionals across Africa with leadership, personal, and professional development skills.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Reach for Change Green Business Incubator 2025. If you are an entrepreneur or enterprise working in waste management or the circular economy, this is your opportunity to grow your business and contribute to a greener future.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership 2025. Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower. They recognize the outstanding leadership efforts of young people with this annual, prestigious award.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the For Creative Girls Mentorship 2025 for Emerging Female Creatives. The For Creative Girls Mentoring program matches women who are taking over their industries with upcoming and emerging female creatives.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications for the Greentech Africa 2025 are now open. Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability is an investment-readiness accelerator program that will support 10-15 startups in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa with innovative solutions for sustainable development.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Armament and Disarmament Summer School 2025 at Uppsala University, Sweden. The Summer School seeks to contribute to global efforts to create a strong community of highly professional like-minded peace researchers and practitioners from around the world, who are striving to shape and promote a secure, peaceful and sustainable future. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 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.