About the opportunity
The Ban Ki-moon Foundation (BKMF), supported by Dubai Cares and in collaboration with Plan International and Unbounded Associates, has launched the third iteration of the Your Future in Green Jobs Mentorship Program. Designed for youth aged 14 to 20, the program builds on knowledge gained from the Your Future in Green Jobs Online Course to connect participants’ passions and skills with meaningful green career pathways. Selected candidates participate in expert workshops, receive tailored one-on-one mentorship from green job practitioners, and implement a Changemaker Project tackling SDGs in their local communities. Activities run from December 2026 to June 2027.
Funding and benefits
- Gain a deeper understanding of green jobs and required skills
- Participate in tailored workshops on project management, pitching, presentation skills, education, gender, and climate
- Design and implement a Changemaker Project with guidance from a mentor and BKMF trainers
- Receive extensive one-on-one mentorship from a green job professional
- Build professional connections and enhance networking and project management skills
Who can apply?
- Aged between 14 and 20 years old
- Successfully completed or willing to complete the Your Future in Green Jobs Online Course before the kick-off event
- Keen motivation and proven interest in sustainable development and green careers
- A passion for bringing about change at a local and global level
- Upper-intermediate English language skills
- Access to a stable internet connection
- Ability to participate in online meetings from anywhere around the globe
Required documents
- A portrait photo of yourself in JPEG or PNG format
- An introduction video of yourself, maximum 1 minute, in MP4 or MOV format
- Your CV in a simple form (optional)
When to apply
- Application deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 23:55 CEST
- November 2026: Announcement of selection results and initial email exchange
- December 2026: Online Kick-off Ceremony
- January – March 2027: Virtual Expert Workshops
- February – June 2027: Self-paced Changemaker Project implementation with regular online mentor meetings
- June 2027: Online Graduation Ceremony
How to apply
- Register or log in to the application portal
- Enter personal details including contact information, date of birth, address, citizenship, education, language competence, and profile description
- Provide professional aspirations, motivation, fields of interest, and initial Changemaker Project ideas
- Attach the required portrait photo, introduction video, and optional CV
- Submit the application before the deadline
Additional information
- The program selects 50 candidates from around the world through a competitive recruitment process
- Completing the online course completion certificate boosts selection chances, though applicants can complete the course after applying prior to the kick-off event
- For inquiries, contact maja.markus@bankimoon.org
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ages 14 to 20 with a strong passion for sustainability, climate action, and green career pathways
- Youth looking for practical project experience and direct one-on-one guidance from established green economy professionals
- Candidates with upper-intermediate English proficiency who thrive in virtual, collaborative international environments
What should you think carefully about?
- Fierce global competition with only 50 spots available worldwide
- Requires a firm time commitment from December 2026 to June 2027 for workshops and project execution alongside regular studies
- Mandatory completion of the supplementary online course either before selection or prior to the kick-off event
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This program fits high school or early university students seeking to build practical project management credentials, global networks, and clarity around early career pathways in sustainability without putting their formal education on hold.
Our take
Young changemakers aged 14 to 20 who are eager to transition from studying climate action to implementing local solutions should seriously consider applying before the October deadline, keeping in mind the competitive nature of selection.
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