Are you a young creative passionate about innovation and storytelling? 🎨

Applications are now open for the Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026, a six-month programme supporting young creatives from Africa, Europe and the diaspora to document and share stories of youth-led innovation.

Selected fellows will receive:
* Structured training in digital storytelling and content creation
* Continuous mentorship and editorial guidance
* A stipend to support content production costs
* Access to a platform for publishing and showcasing their work

👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eD97E2K4

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Now recruiting new CorpsAfrica Volunteers!

Are you ready to volunteer in your community and make a difference?

CorpsAfrica Volunteer applications are now open

To apply, you must be:
* 21 years or older at the start of service
* a citizen of the country where you apply to serve.
* have a university degree or equivalent professional experience
* physically and emotionally prepared to live and work in a rural, remote community for one year

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/daXEKwj6

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Applications are now OPEN, and the clock is ticking.

If you’re a young African changemaker building solutions that matter, this is your moment to step into something bigger.

The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) 2026 is your launchpad. From world-class mentorship to investor access and funding opportunities, everything you need to scale your impact is within reach.

Whether you're driving financial inclusion, civic tech, or employment solutions, your ideas deserve visibility, support, and growth.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d8zfeV_D

Deadline: 12th June 2026

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📢 UNDP ETHIOPIA INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY (2026)

🚀 Multiple Internship Positions Open at UNDP Ethiopia!
📍 Location: Addis Ababa
🕒 Deadline: 28 May 2026
📆 Duration: 6 Months (Full-time)
🌍 Areas: AI Innovation | Communications | Data & Digitalization | Climate M&E | Peacebuilding | Admin & Logistics | Partnership & More
🎓 Who Can Apply:
Final year Bachelor’s students
Master’s students
Recent graduates (within 1 year)
🧠 Fields: Engineering | IT | Economics | Social Sciences | Law | Climate | Public Policy | Communications & related fields
✨ Key Highlights:
✔ UNDP professional experience
✔ Stipend provided
✔ Hands-on development work
✔ Research, policy & digital innovation exposure
✔ Capstone project & presentation
📌 Requirements:
Strong communication & writing skills
Analytical mindset
Basic data skills (advantage)
English required
⚠️ No application fee – Beware of scams!
📎 Apply with CV + Cover Letter + Academic details

Application Link: https://bit.ly/43aZ9SZ

Opportunity Alert
Aspire Institute's new program — the Leadership Accelerator Powered by AI (LAPA) — is now accepting applications for its next cohort!

It is designed to build the next generation of AI-savvy leaders through a virtual, cohort based program that uniquely combines applied artificial intelligence learning with essential leadership, communication, and career-readiness skills that employers demand today.

LAPA emphasizes 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, and 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to ensure participants gain both technical confidence and human-centered leadership capacity.

Apply: https://bit.ly/AspireLAPA

🚀 የወደፊት ሥራዎን ከዛሬ ይጀምሩ!
EDGE (Entrepreneurship in the Digital and Gig Economy) ከ15 እስከ 35 ዓመት ዕድሜ ላይ ላሉ ወጣቶች፣ በተለይም ለወጣት ሴቶች የተዘጋጀ ልዩ ፕሮግራም ነው።
💡 በዲጂታል እና በጊግ ኢኮኖሚ ዘርፍ ተፈላጊ የሆኑ ክህሎቶችን በነጻ ይማሩ፤ ለሥራ፣ ለፍሪላንስ እና ለራስዎ የገቢ ምንጭ ዕድሎች ይዘጋጁ!
✅ ነጻ የክህሎት ስልጠናዎች
✅ የዲጂታል እና የጊግ ሥራ ዕድሎች
✅ የሙያ እና የስራ ዝግጁነት ክህሎቶች
✅ የተግባር ተኮር ስልጠናዎች
🎯 ዛሬውኑ ይመዝገቡ፣ ክህሎትዎን ያሳድጉ እና ወደ የወደፊቱ የሥራ ዓለም ይግቡ!
📌 እንዴት ይመዘገባሉ?
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📝 መመዝገቢያ: https://edge-et.com/

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African Union Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme 2026 Applications Open Across Africa
https://lnkd.in/d4AcDRPB
The African Union is now accepting applications for its Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme 2026.

✔️ Open to young professionals across Africa
✔️ Gain experience in digital transformation and innovation
✔️ Work with experts on impactful continental initiatives
✔️ Professional development and mentorship opportunities
✔️ Build skills to drive Africa's digital future

A great opportunity to advance your career while contributing to digital innovation across Africa.

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Launch Your Career in Capital Markets with ECMA’s Summer Camp 2026
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The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority invites high-potential university students and young professionals to a 2-week immersive program combining:

✅ Foundational capital market training

✅ Departmental internship at ECMA

Designed to bridge academia and industry, this merit-based program prioritizes academic excellence, financial sector interest, and inclusive participation.

Apply now to gain a competitive edge in Ethiopia’s evolving financial landscape.

Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to fill in this application form: https://lnkd.in/eq9SHMWc and send their supporting documents (CV, motivation letter, and grade report/transcript/tempo) to: summercamp@ecma.gov.et

Application Deadline: July 8, 2026

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🚀 Apply Now: Digital Marketing & E-commerce Training Program

Are you a young person interested in building skills in digital marketing, e-commerce, and creative industries?

Finn Church Aid (FCA), through the CREATE Project, is offering a 3-month Digital Marketing Training Program designed to equip young people with practical, market-relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

📌 Program Structure
✅ 2 months: Interactive training (theory + hands-on practice)
✅ 1 month: Internship opportunity for real work experience

Who can apply?
Young people who are motivated to develop digital marketing skills and commit fully to the 3-month program.

⚠️ This is a full-commitment program. Applicants must be available to participate throughout the entire training period in Addis Ababa.

📅 Apply now and take a step toward building your digital career!

#DigitalMarketing #Ecommerce #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #CareerGrowth

Application link:
https://bit.ly/4bwWGa7

African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training

Applications are now OPEN! The 4th Edition of the African Union Online Capacity Building Programme, in partnership with ImpactHER, has been launched!

Fully funded training in:
* Digital Skills
* Financial Literacy
* Entrepreneurship
* Gender Equality in Education

Application Deadline:  31st July 2026

* Trainings open 31 August
→ Sessions: September, October, November (1 month - choose one)
& Apply now: https://champ.ly/ejK6Fhdv
Learn more: https:||shorturl.at/SnJdN

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🚀 Applications are now OPEN for OctoPrep Cohort 6!

Are you a junior software engineer, developer, or recent graduate preparing to land your first tech role?
This is your opportunity to build the skills, confidence, and strategy needed to stand out in today's competitive job market.

🎓 FREE Scholarship for the First 600 Participants
📅 Program Starts: 17 August 2026 ⏳ Duration: 8 Weeks

What you'll gain:
✅ Self-assessment & personal branding
✅ LinkedIn, GitHub & portfolio optimization with AI-powered insights
✅ Resume writing tailored to real job opportunities
✅ Company research and interview preparation
✅ AI-powered mock interviews
✅ Networking strategies and career mindset development
✅ A structured job application tracker with accountability and peer support
Join a global community of 3,500+ participants from 40+ countries and 100+ schools and universities who are taking the next step toward their careers.
At OctoPrep, our mission is simple: help early-career tech professionals get ready, get confident, and get hired.
🔗 Enroll today: https://octoprep.ai/enrollment

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🚀Fully Funded HST Accounting Technician Training Scholarship Program (HST-ATTP)🚀

✨Are you looking to strengthen your accounting & financial reporting skills? HST Consulting PLC, with support from FSD Ethiopia, is offering scholarships for its self-paced Accounting Technician Training Program to prepare professionals for Ethiopia's emerging capital market.

What You'll Gain:
🔹Scholarship-supported training
🔹Practical accounting & financial reporting skills
🔹Corporate finance knowledge
🔹Self-paced online learning
🔹Skills for Ethiopia's emerging capital market

Who Can Apply?
🔸Diploma or Bachelor's degree holders(any field)
🔸Currently employed or recently employed
🔸Individuals involved in finance, accounting, or capital market-related roles
🔸Women are strongly encouraged to apply

🔗Apply: https://lnkd.in/eSvZWUGy

📝Deadline: August 09, 2026

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Elmi Construction is looking for a qualified Civil Engineer or COTM graduate to join our project team at the Bishoftu site.

Position: Civil Engineer / COTM Engineer

Location: Bishoftu Site

Requirements: 

• BSc Degree in Civil Engineering or COTM 

• Fluency in Afaan Oromo (Oromiffa) is an advantage 

💡 Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

📩 How to Apply:

Send your CV / Resume directly via Telegram to @Y0natanzerihun or call 0939424860.

Don’t miss your shot at YBI Bootcamp 2026

As a member of Youth Business International (YBI), the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) is excited to share this opportunity for young entrepreneurs

Are you a youth-led business with big growth potential? The YBI Bootcamp is designed to help you build the skills, confidence, connections and know-how to take your business to the next level.

Here’s a snapshot of your exciting journey:

#PHASE 1: FREE 8-week online course
#PHASE 2: 21 finalists get a fully funded in-person week

Awards, prizes & a chance to win Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Along the way, you’ll:

🔶 Accelerate your business growth & explore new markets
🔶 Sharpen your pitching & leadership skills
🔶 Learn from experts & gain global perspectives
🔶 Build connections with peers, investors & collaborators
🔶 Develop a responsible, sustainable business ready to scale

Ready to accelerate your start-up?

#Apply by 6 September:
https://gengrowth.youthbusiness.org/bootcamp

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