Three career programs you should apply to right now (August 2025)
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Are you looking to align your career with your values and create meaningful change in the world? Whether you’re seeking a complete career pivot or want to enhance your current impact, these three exceptional programs offer structured pathways to help you transition into high-impact work.
1. Centre for Effective Altruism: Career Pivot Bootcamp
Perfect for: Accomplished professionals (usually with 5+ years’ experience, but not required)
This free 4-day online bootcamp is designed for professionals who want to make rapid progress on their career transition. With flexible scheduling options and a focus on concrete action rather than just planning, this intensive program helps you move from consideration to application.
Choose your format:
- Weekend Option: September 20-21 & 27-28 (perfect for working professionals)
- Weekday Intensive: October 6-9 (ideal if you can take focused time off)
What makes this program unique:
- Immediate action: You’ll actually send applications and make connections during the program
- Personalized guidance on high-impact opportunities matching your specific skills
- CV feedback and iteration with expert coaches
- Network building with other impact-driven professionals
- Proven track record with alumni now working at leading impact organizations
Four-day journey:
- Scout high-impact paths aligned with your abilities
- Focus on your top directions and specific target roles
- Take action with real applications and networking outreach
- Make it real by addressing obstacles and setting accountability measures
→ Learn more and apply here by September 14
2. High Impact Professionals: Impact Accelerator Program (IAP)
Perfect for: Mid-career and senior professionals looking to transition into high-impact work
The Impact Accelerator Program is a comprehensive 6-week journey designed specifically for experienced professionals ready to make their next career move count. This free program combines individual work, group coaching, and peer mentoring to help you identify concrete paths to impact.
What you’ll experience:
- Weekly individual work sessions (2-3 hours) with targeted exercises
- Virtual group discussions and coaching (1.5 hours weekly)
- One-on-one sessions with fellow participants and expert facilitators
- Post-program support to maintain momentum and accountability
Key dates:
- Application deadline: September 21
- Program runs: October 27 — December 7
Still unsure if this program is right for you? Join one of their informational webinars on September 17th to get your questions answered:
- Wed., 17 Sept., 8-9am UTC → Register here
- Wed., 17 Sept., 4-5pm UTC → Register here
3. Altruisme Efficace France: Ateliers Carrière à impact (French-speaking program)
Perfect for: French-speaking professionals seeking comprehensive career alignment guidance
This program offers a thorough 8-week journey with six structured sessions, designed to help you align your professional life with your values through evidence-based methodology.
Comprehensive approach:
- Six online sessions over eight weeks
- Each session includes 1.5 hours of guided readings and exercises plus 1.5 hours of group discussion
- Two post-workshop follow-up sessions for continued motivation
- Small cohort format (4-6 participants) with dedicated facilitator
- Completely free participation
Six-session framework:
- Identify your objectives and impact goals
- Evaluate your current options and possibilities
- Prioritize your most promising paths
- Test and verify your assumptions
- Define your concrete impact plan
- Begin executing your strategy
This program emphasizes that meaningful career change requires active participation and is designed for professionals with established work experience who can draw on real-world insights.
→ Learn more and apply here by September 14
Ready to take the next step?
The application deadlines are approaching quickly, so don’t wait!
- CEA Career Bootcamp: Apply by September 14
- HIP Impact Accelerator: Apply by September 21
- AEF Impact Career Workshops: Apply by September 14
These programs represent excellent opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals, gain clarity on your career direction, and develop practical skills for creating positive impact through your work. Whether you’re just starting to explore effective altruism or looking to deepen your existing commitment, there’s likely a program that fits your needs and schedule. Take advantage of these free resources and join a community of people working towards a better world.
