Ban Ki-moon Centre Your Future in Green Jobs – Mentorship Program 2025

Omran Aburayya
Apr 16
3 min read

If you're a young changemaker aged 14 to 20 with a passion for sustainability and climate action, the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC) invites you to apply for the 2025 edition of the Your Future in Green Jobs – Mentorship Program.

This dynamic, action-based initiative—supported by Dubai Cares and implemented in collaboration with Plan International and Unbounded Associates—aims to connect your interests and skills with meaningful green career pathways.

Applications are now open until April 22, 2025, at 23:55 CEST and here's everything you need to know about this exciting opportunity!

🗒️ Programme Summary

Location: Online (global participation)
Host Institution: Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC)
Programme Type: Youth development / pre-university
Target Group: Youth aged 14–20 worldwide
Fields of Focus: Green jobs, climate action, sustainability, SDGs
Value & Coverage: Fully funded (no cost to participants)
Duration: June – December 2025
Application Deadline: April 22, 2025, at 23:55 CEST
Start Date: June 2025

🎓 Program Overview

The mentorship program builds upon BKMC’s free, self-paced Your Future in Green Jobs Online Course, which includes six interactive modules exploring climate change, green skills, and career pathways. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for the mentorship program.

In the mentorship phase, 22 selected participants will:

Attend expert-led virtual workshops on project management, pitching, presentation skills, and thematic areas such as education, gender, and climate.
Receive personalized, one-on-one mentorship from professionals in the green job sector.
Design and implement an SDG Micro-Project addressing one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their local communities.
Develop actionable steps toward pursuing a career in the green economy.
Enhance networking and project management skills.

🗓️ Program Schedule

May 2025: Announcement of selected applicants and onboarding communication
June 2025: Virtual Kick-off Ceremony
June – August 2025: Online expert-led workshops (held live from 14:00 to 16:00 CEST)
July – December 2025: Independent SDG Micro-Project implementation with ongoing mentorship and BKMC check-ins
December 2025: Virtual Graduation Ceremony

🎁 Program Benefits

Comprehensive understanding of green jobs and the skills required to pursue them.
Access to specialized sessions on project management, effective pitching, education, gender, and climate issues.
Opportunity to apply learning by planning and executing an SDG Micro-Project with mentorship and BKMC support.
One-on-one guidance from experts across the green jobs sector.
Enhanced problem-solving skills using real, green solutions.
Membership in a global network of like-minded young environmental leaders.
A significant boost to future careers in the green economy.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Be aged between 14 and 20 years old.
Have successfully completed the “Your Future in Green Jobs” online course.
Demonstrate motivation and a proven interest in sustainable development and green careers.
Possess a passion for effecting change at both local and global levels.
Have upper-intermediate English language skills.
Ensure access to a stable internet connection.
Be available to participate in online meetings scheduled between 14:00 and 16:00 CEST in their local time zone.

📝 Application Procedure

To apply forYour Future in Green Jobs – Mentorship Program, candidates must:

1. Complete the online application form, providing personal details such as name, contact information, date of birth, address, citizenship, education, language competence, and a short profile description.

2. Articulate professional aspirations and motivation to participate in the program, including field of interest, career aspirations, challenges they are passionate about addressing, and initial SDG Micro-Project ideas.

3. Upload the following documents: