The Lighting Career Path Program is a 17-week online career guidance and professional development certificate program designed to help refugee and Rwandan university students build strong, future-ready careers. Managed and monitored by Light4Refugee and delivered by trainers from leading global organisations, this program will equip participants with the skills, confidence, and networks they need to succeed in today’s competitive and evolving world.
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- Be a refugee student currently enrolled in a university or a recent graduate, or
- Be a Rwandan student studying at a university, or a recent graduate.
- Participants should be prepared to engage fully in the program from start to finish
Throughout the program, here are 5 main things students can expect from the Lighting Career Path Program:
- Personalized Mentorship: You will receive one-on-one guidance from experienced professionals who will support you in discovering your career path, strengthening your confidence, and setting clear, achievable goals.
- Career Skills Development: You will participate in hands-on workshops focused on CV/resume writing, interview preparation, networking, and professional communication to ensure you are job-ready.
- Labour Mobility Opportunities: You will gain support in understanding and accessing opportunities beyond your immediate location and country, including internships, remote work, and cross-border professional pathways, where possible.
- Professional Networking: You will connect with employers, global organisations, and career mentors who can open doors to internships, employment, and professional collaborations.
- Career Planning & Employment Support: You will receive step-by-step guidance on career planning, internship and job searching, strong application preparation, and a confident transition from university to the professional world.
Application Deadline:
Please submit your application by December 25th, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Kigali time).
For Clarity: The Career Guidance Cohort will be offered free of charge, and no participants will be required to pay any fees. The program will be conducted entirely online and structured with ample flexibility to accommodate participants’ commitments.
Please use the following link to submit your application: Lighting Career Path Program Application
For any questions or support, contact us at: [email protected]“