2025 World Economic Forum Early Careers Program | 4819 Euros/Month
The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, engages the foremost political, business, and other leaders of society to build coalitions and initiatives – digitally and physically – to address industry, regional and systemic issues.
As part of our global team of over 1’000+ employees across six offices representing more than 100 nationalities, you will have the opportunity to influence systems level change, build communities of action, and broaden your perspective.
We believe that early career talents are an essential and vibrant part of our community. The Early Careers Program provides an exciting opportunity for participants to get a feel for working at the Forum, bringing in fresh ideas and gaining valuable real-world experience.
The positions we offer are best suited to bachelor’s and master’s program graduates, with a maximum of 2 years cumulated work experience.
The WEF acts as a platform to bring together leaders from government, business, and civil society to collaborate on solutions to global challenges.
It is a great opportunity for beginners who are graduating with a bachelor’s or a master’s degree with 1-2 years of work experience to get a feel for working at the Forum, bringing in fresh ideas, and gaining valuable real-world experience.
The World Economic Forum believes that the Fresh and early career generation can bring innovative ideas to the WEF work.
Below are the different functional areas where you can work and develop your experience:
- Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains
- AI, Technology, and Digital Innovation
- Economic Growth, Equity and Inclusion, Human Capital and Skills
- Energy and Materials
- Financial and Monetary Systems
- Regional Agenda, Trade and Geopolitics
- Health and Healthcare
- Sustainability, Nature, and Climate
- Urban Transformation
Summary of the 2025 World Economic Forum Early Careers Program
- Type: Training
- Program Locations: Geneva (Switzerland), Beijing (China), Mumbai (India), Tokyo (Japan)
- Duration of Contract: 6 Months
- Eligible Countries: All
- Sponsor: World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Program Dates: 15 September and 15 October 2025
- Benefits: Medical Allowance, Full-time onsite employment contract of 6 months and Monthly Salary…among others.
- Deadline: 15th June, 2025
Eligibility Requirements for the 2025 World Economic Forum Early Careers Program
- Applicants from around the world are eligible.
- The program is for bachelor’s and master’s program graduates, with 1-2 years of previous professional experience.
- Must be available for six months.
- Sharp mind for solving problems and finding solutions.
- Clear communicator who connects with others.
- Adaptable and thrives in new situations.
- Team player who builds strong relationships.
- Organized and gets things done!
Training PerksÂ
- Full-time onsite employment contract of 6 months at a World Economic Forum office in Geneva, Mumbai, Beijing, Tokyo.
- Program start dates are between 15 September and 15 October 2025.
- Monthly Gross Compensation of:
- CHF 4500 (Salary and Medical allowance) for Switzerland
- INR 91600 (salary) for India
- CNY 12500 (salary) for China
- JPY 333’333 (Salary) for Japan
- Work Authorization Support: For Geneva-based roles only.
Deadline: 15th June, 2025
