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30 programmes
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Internship Open all year Canada
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Public Service Commission of Canada
- Who can apply
- Full-time secondary or post-secondary students returning to full-time study
- Where
- Canadian federal public service
Student jobs across the federal public service. The main student inventory is open year-round to more than 200 departments and agencies.
Specialised student programmes for summer 2027 have their own closing dates.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) (opens in a new tab) -
Volunteering Open all year United States
Peace Corps
US Peace Corps
- Who can apply
- See the official eligibility rules
- Where
- More than 60 countries
Volunteer with host communities: Peace Corps Volunteer (2 years 3 months), Peace Corps Response (up to 12 months) or the Virtual Service Pilot (3–6 months).
Openings are listed under 'Browse opportunities'.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Peace Corps (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Check dates Americas
IDB Group internships
Inter-American Development Bank Group
- Who can apply
- See each internship call
- Where
- IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab
Internships with the IDB (public sector), IDB Invest (private sector) and IDB Lab, the group's innovation laboratory, in Latin America and the Caribbean's development bank.
Internship calls are published on the IDB jobs site; check it for current openings.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for IDB Group internships (opens in a new tab) -
Fellowship Next round not announced United States
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
US Office of Personnel Management
- Who can apply
- Advanced degree holders (see the official eligibility rules)
- Where
- US federal agencies
A leadership programme placing advanced-degree holders in US federal agencies after an application and assessment process.
When the application period opens it is posted on USAJOBS (search 'Presidential Management Fellows').
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program (opens in a new tab) -
Graduate scheme Closes in 12 days United Kingdom
Civil Service Fast Stream
UK Civil Service
- Who can apply
- See the official eligibility and nationality requirements
- Where
- United Kingdom
The UK Civil Service's leadership development programme. Schemes begin in September or October 2027.
Applications close at midday on 5 November 2026.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Civil Service Fast Stream (opens in a new tab) -
Graduate scheme Open now United Kingdom
NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme
NHS
- Who can apply
- Graduates (see the official eligibility rules)
- Where
- NHS organisations
The NHS graduate scheme for future healthcare leaders.
Applications for 2027 are open. Check the official site for the closing date.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (opens in a new tab) -
Volunteering Open all year Europe
European Solidarity Corps
European Union
- Who can apply
- People aged 18–30 (humanitarian aid volunteering up to 35)
- Where
- Europe and beyond
Volunteer abroad, solo or in a team, or run your own solidarity project.
Register on the European Youth Portal to see current placements.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for European Solidarity Corps (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Opens 15 February 2027 Europe
Blue Book traineeship (European Commission)
European Commission
- Who can apply
- University graduates (administrative and translation strands) and, from the new strand, VET graduates
- Where
- European Commission and other EU bodies
A five-month paid traineeship in EU policymaking and administration.
Applications for the October 2027 session run from 15 February to 12 March 2027 (10:00 Brussels time). The March 2027 session closed on 4 September 2026.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Blue Book traineeship (European Commission) (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Check dates Europe
Schuman traineeships (European Parliament)
European Parliament
- Who can apply
- See the traineeship rules; some places are open to holders of EU vocational qualifications (EQF 3–5)
- Where
- European Parliament
Traineeships in the Secretariat of the European Parliament, listed by domain, directorate-general and place.
The rules have recently been revised; check 'Application info' for the current deadline.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Schuman traineeships (European Parliament) (opens in a new tab) -
Graduate scheme Opens 1 March 2027 Australia
Australian Public Service Graduate Programs
Australian Public Service
- Who can apply
- Australian citizens who have completed (or will complete) a degree within the last five years
- Where
- Australian Government departments and agencies
Graduate streams including Generalist, Data, STEM, Digital, Economist, Intelligence, Accounting and Financial Management, and the Indigenous Graduate Pathway.
Applications open on 1 March 2027.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Australian Public Service Graduate Programs (opens in a new tab) -
Young professionals Next window September 2027 Asia
ADB Young Professionals Program
Asian Development Bank
- Who can apply
- Nationals of ADB member countries, 32 or under, with at least a first-level degree and 3 years' relevant work experience
- Where
- ADB
The Asian Development Bank's entry-level recruitment programme for a career in international development.
Applications open in early September each year. There are no open opportunities at present.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for ADB Young Professionals Program (opens in a new tab) -
Graduate scheme Check dates Japan
JET Programme (Japan Exchange and Teaching)
CLAIR / Government of Japan
- Who can apply
- See the eligibility rules for your country
- Where
- Communities across Japan
Live and work in Japanese communities. More than 80,000 people from 82 countries have taken part.
Application dates are set country by country; see 'Application Process' on the official site.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for JET Programme (Japan Exchange and Teaching) (opens in a new tab) -
Young professionals Open – closes 30 November 2026 Worldwide
UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP)
United Nations Secretariat
- Who can apply
- Nationals of participating countries (the list changes every year)
- Where
- UN duty stations worldwide
An entrance examination for a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat, followed by professional development once you join. The 2026 exam is in Development and Sustainability.
Deadline 30 November 2026 (New York time) for the 2026 Development and Sustainability exam. Apply through UN Careers.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Open all year Worldwide
Google students and early careers
Google
- Who can apply
- Students and recent graduates
- Where
- Google offices worldwide
Google's hub for internships, early-career roles, apprenticeships and the Build your future programme.
Roles open at different times by country and team; check the official page.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Google students and early careers (opens in a new tab) -
Young professionals Open all year Worldwide
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) and SDP programmes
UNDP JPO Service Centre
- Who can apply
- Depends on the sponsoring partner country; see 'Who can apply'
- Where
- UN duty stations worldwide
Early-career posts in the UN system administered by UNDP's JPO Service Centre, including the Special Development Programme (SDP).
Vacancies are posted as positions are funded; check 'Current vacancies'.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Junior Professional Officer (JPO) and SDP programmes (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Open all year Worldwide
Microsoft internships and early-in-profession roles
Microsoft
- Who can apply
- Current bachelor's, master's, MBA and PhD students (global internships)
- Where
- Microsoft offices worldwide
Internships in all job families, plus the Explore and Discovery programmes for first- and second-year students in the US.
Roles are advertised on Microsoft Careers at different times.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Microsoft internships and early-in-profession roles (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Open all year Worldwide
OECD Internships
OECD
- Who can apply
- Students enrolled in an accredited bachelor's, master's or PhD programme for the whole internship
- Where
- In person, hybrid or remote
Internships alongside OECD policy experts. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
The OECD welcomes interns on an ongoing basis.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for OECD Internships (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Open all year Worldwide
UNICEF Internship Programme
UNICEF
- Who can apply
- Students and recent graduates from any academic background
- Where
- UNICEF offices worldwide
Hands-on internships across UNICEF. Openings are posted throughout the year on UNICEF's vacancies page.
Internships are advertised throughout the year; each vacancy has its own deadline.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for UNICEF Internship Programme (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Open all year Worldwide
WHO Internship Programme
World Health Organization
- Who can apply
- Students and recent graduates
- Where
- WHO headquarters, regional and country offices
Internships in WHO's technical and administrative programmes in public health.
Internships are posted on a continuous basis, each with its own requirements and deadline.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for WHO Internship Programme (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Next window January 2027 Worldwide
WBG Pioneers internship programme
World Bank Group
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Where
- World Bank Group
The World Bank Group's main internship programme, with structured learning and real project assignments.
Two application windows a year: January–February and July–August.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for WBG Pioneers internship programme (opens in a new tab) -
Graduate scheme Paused Worldwide
OECD Young Associates Programme
OECD
- Who can apply
- Recent bachelor's graduates who are nationals of OECD member countries
- Where
- OECD
A two-year (24-month) first professional experience in policy research and analysis for recent undergraduates.
The OECD says the application period for the 2027–29 programme is postponed. Further information will be posted on the official page.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for OECD Young Associates Programme (opens in a new tab) -
Young professionals Deadline passed Worldwide
World Bank Group Young Professionals Program
World Bank Group
- Who can apply
- Graduate degree plus two to six years of qualifying full-time professional experience
- Where
- Washington, DC, then World Bank Group offices
The World Bank Group's entry route for early-career development professionals.
The 2026 round closed on 30 September 2026; that cohort starts in Washington, DC in September 2027. The next round has not been announced.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (opens in a new tab) -
Youth employment Open all year Kenya
Ajira Digital Programme
Government of Kenya
- Who can apply
- Young people in Kenya
- Where
- Online and Ajira centres across Kenya
Free digital-work training (virtual classes) and a jobs board for online and digital work.
Training registration and the jobs board are open on the official site.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Ajira Digital Programme (opens in a new tab) -
National service Open all year Nigeria
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Federal Government of Nigeria
- Who can apply
- Nigerian graduates mobilised by their institutions
- Where
- All 36 states and the FCT
Nigeria's national service year for graduates, with community development and skills acquisition (SAED) programmes.
Mobilisation runs in batches; use only the official NYSC registration portal.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) (opens in a new tab) -
Youth employment Open all year South Africa
SAYouth.mobi
Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (South Africa)
- Who can apply
- Young South Africans
- Where
- South Africa
A free, zero-rated platform listing jobs, learnerships, youth programmes and skills opportunities.
Free to use and no data needed.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for SAYouth.mobi (opens in a new tab) -
Youth employment Check dates Nigeria
3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT)
Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (Nigeria)
- Who can apply
- Young Nigerians interested in technical and digital skills
- Where
- Nigeria (online and in-person learning)
A federal programme to build Nigeria's technical talent. Phase 2 trains three cohorts of 60,000, 90,000 and 120,000 fellows.
The official site has a 'How to apply' page; check it for the current cohort.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) (opens in a new tab) -
Internship Check dates Kenya
Public Service Internship Programme (Kenya)
Public Service Commission of Kenya
- Who can apply
- Graduates (see the current advert)
- Where
- Kenyan public service
The Public Service Commission's internship programme for graduates in government ministries and agencies. Applications go through the PSC portal.
Check the official page for the current cohort and deadline.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Public Service Internship Programme (Kenya) (opens in a new tab) -
Young professionals Next round not announced Africa
African Development Bank Young Professionals Program
African Development Bank Group
- Who can apply
- Citizens of AfDB member countries, 32 or under, with a relevant master's degree and at least 3 years' relevant experience
- Where
- Abidjan (headquarters) and other Bank locations
The AfDB's route for young professionals who want a career in Africa's development.
No open call is shown on the official pages. Watch the AfDB careers pages for the next cohort.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for African Development Bank Young Professionals Program (opens in a new tab) -
Fellowship Deadline passed Africa
Mandela Washington Fellowship
U.S. Department of State / IREX (YALI)
- Who can apply
- Accomplished young African innovators and professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa (see the official eligibility rules)
- Where
- United States
The exchange programme of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI): academic coursework, Leadership Institutes and professional visits in the United States.
The deadline for the 2027 Fellowship was 13 October 2026.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for Mandela Washington Fellowship (opens in a new tab) -
Volunteering Deadline passed Africa
African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC)
African Union Commission
- Who can apply
- Citizens of AU Member States aged 18–35 with a post-secondary qualification, one year's volunteering and one year's work experience
- Where
- Another AU Member State
Twelve months of professional volunteering across the African Union, with a monthly stipend, return ticket, health cover and training.
The 13th-cohort call ran from 26 March to 26 April 2026. The next call will be advertised on the AU careers page.
Checked 21 October 2026 Official page for African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) (opens in a new tab)
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MediaPavilion lists these programmes from their official websites and does not take applications or fees. Dates and rules can change at any time, so always check the official page before applying.