The Ban Ki-moon Foundation (BKMF), supported by Dubai Cares, and in collaboration with Plan International and Unbounded Associates, is delighted to announce that applications are open for the third iteration of the Your Future in Green Jobs Mentorship Program!
Designed for people between the ages of 14 to 20, it builds on the knowledge youth gain from the Your Future in Green Jobs Online Course, the goal of which is to connect the passion, interests, and skills of young people with meaningful green career pathways.
In this program, you will participate in workshops and receive tailored mentorship from green job practitioners and experts. Further, you will place yourself at the heart of climate action by implementing a Changemaker Project thereby putting the skills and knowledge you gained from the course into practice! These projects aim to tackle one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in local communities, leading to a better, greener future.
Aged between 14 and 20 years old
Successfully completed the Your Future in Green Jobs Online Course
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 stable internet connection
Gain a deeper understanding of what green jobs are and what skills you need to pursue them
Participate in tailored workshops on project management, pitching and presentation skills, as well as topics such as education, gender, and climate
Put your knowledge into practice by designing and implementing your own Changemaker Project with guidance from your mentor and support from the BKMF and trainers
Get extensive one-on-one mentorship from a green job professional, and develop actionable next steps to pursue your desired career
Build professional connections and advance your networking and project-management skills.
Through a competitive recruitment process, 50 candidates between the ages of 14-20 from all around the world will be selected. They will then participate in program activities from December 2026 to June 2027 through virtual workshops.
If you comply with the criteria above and commit to participating in all program activities, we are happy to receive your application! Don’t be discouraged by the requirement to complete the online course, you can still do this before the kick-off ceremony in December! However, completion certificate will boost your chances to be selected.
Apply to the Mentorship HERE by October 25, 2026, at 11:55 PM CET.