Are you interested in learning about a career at, or working with, the United Nations? The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is offering four editions of the Young Leaders online training programme for young participants from all over the world, designed to provide a first-hand experience of the United Nations.
Unfold your potential as a young global leader with this unique training opportunity. Get direct access to the UN´s institutions and staff, and build your knowledge of the United Nations, including the UN System, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), conference diplomacy, and sessions on entry points to launch a career at the UN.
The Young Leaders Online Training Programme is open for registration in four editions.
- January Edition – runing 06 January – 01 February 2025
- April Edition – running 21 April – 16 May 2025
- June Edition – running 09 June – 04 July 2025
- August Edition – running 28 July – 22 August 2025 – on UNITAR´s e-Learning platform.
The four-week course includes live webinars and e-workshops with UN experts, as well as virtual guided tours through the UN premises.
This programme is open to university students, high school students, and other aspiring young leaders of similar backgrounds. Junior and mid-career professionals from the public and private sectors are equally welcome to apply.
UNITAR will offer scholarship opportunities for a limited number of participants to attend the training free of charge. For enquiries related to scholarships and criteria required, kindly send an email to: Multilateralism@unitar.org
For more information on the application deadlines, content, and costs, please visit the official UNITAR website.