World Economic Forum Early Careers Program 2026

Call for Early Careers Programme, Spring 2026 Cohort at The World Economic Forum is open now!!!

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 its global team of over 1,000 employees across six offices representing more than 100 nationalities, participants have the opportunity to influence systems-level change, build communities of action, and broaden their perspectives.

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The Forum believes that early-career talents are an essential and vibrant part of its community. The Early Careers Programme provides an exciting opportunity for participants to gain firsthand experience working at the Forum, contribute fresh ideas, and acquire valuable real-world exposure.

The positions offered are best suited for bachelor’s and master’s program graduates with a maximum of three years of cumulative work experience (including internships). Participants in the Early Careers Programme will have the chance to work within specific functional areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to impactful projects. Throughout the program, they will collaborate with experienced professionals and develop a diverse skill set that can accelerate their careers.

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Participants can work and develop their expertise in areas such as stakeholder engagement—where they engage and maintain relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders—and project, content, and policy management, which involves research, project management, and content development to support various strategic initiatives, partnerships, or regional and industry contexts.

Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to complete an asynchronous video interview. Those who perform well will advance to interviews with the hiring manager and a team member. Shortlisted candidates will then complete a personality questionnaire, followed by an interview with the Talent Acquisition team. Offers will be extended to selected candidates, contingent upon successful reference checks and background verification.

The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world—building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. It invites aspiring individuals to join and become drivers of positive change.