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Application Deadline: April 22nd, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens Your Future in GreenJobs Mentorship Program. The Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC), in collaboration with Dubai Cares, Plan International, and Unbounded Associates, proudly presents the “Your Future in Green Jobs” program — designed to empower young changemakers to connect their passion, interests, and skills with meaningful green careers.
Program Components
- A FREE self-paced Online Course, which consists of 6 modules and is full of interactive assignments, videos and plenty of new information and reflection spaces for learners to explore climate change and their role in tackling it. Those completing the course receive a certificate of completion, signed by 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and BKMC Co-chair Ban Ki-moon.
- A Mentorship program, which builds on the knowledge of the online course and provides the opportunity for 22 young people between 14 to 20 from around the world to take the first steps in their green career journeys.
Eligibility Requirements
- Aged 14 to 20 years
- Completed the Your Future in Green Jobs online course
- Passionate about climate action and sustainable development
- Motivated to drive change locally and globally
- Comfortable communicating in English (upper-intermediate level)
- Have reliable internet access
Benefits
- One-on-one guidance from experts across the green jobs sector
- Interactive workshops on climate action, sustainability, and SDG leadership
- A chance to design and implement your own SDG Micro-Project
- Problem-solving skills using real, green solutions
- A global network of like-minded young environmental leaders
- A serious boost to your future career in the green economy
Program Dates:
- May – Announcement of selection results and initial email exchange
- June 2025 – Online Kick-off Ceremony
- June-August 2025 – Virtual Expert Workshops
- July-December 2025 – Self-paced SDG Micro-Project implementation with regular online meetings with your mentor and check-ins with the BKMC
- December 2025 – Online Graduation Ceremony
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens Your Future in GreenJobs Mentorship Program
