About the Program
The Youth Career Accelerator in Health is a practical, exposure-driven career program for students and young professionals interested in global health, public health, digital health, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and health innovation.
Participants will learn from experts, explore real career pathways, join site visits, engage with case studies, and build a global network of peers and professionals.
Learn in Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is home to leading UN agencies, global health institutions, NGOs, and diplomatic missions, making it a central hub for international cooperation and global health decision-making.
Build Career Clarity
Participants explore how the health sector works across policy, implementation, innovation, and industry so they can make more informed career choices.
Gain Real-World Exposure
Go beyond lectures through expert-led sessions, site visits, real-world case studies, and hands-on learning experiences.
Join a Global Cohort
Connect with a diverse group of students and young professionals who are passionate about making an impact in people’s lives.
Why This International Workshop?
Health is one of the world’s largest and fastest-changing sectors. This workshop helps participants understand the health sector before choosing their path, with career clarity, practical exposure, expert insights, site visits, field exposure, and a strong professional network in Geneva, Switzerland.
A Fast-Changing Sector
Explore how digital technologies, AI, climate change, innovation, and funding shifts are transforming health careers.
Many Career Pathways
Understand opportunities across public health, digital health, policy, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotech, MedTech, and global health.
Workforce Needs Are Growing
Learn why the future of health needs skilled, adaptable, and informed young professionals.
Clarity Before Career Choice
Gain the exposure and guidance needed to make confident academic and professional decisions.
Who Should Apply?
This workshop is designed for Young professionals who want to explore meaningful careers in health and make an impact in people’s lives.
Students & Early-Career Professionals
Designed for students and young professionals age 18–30 years.
Health Career Explorers
For young people studying or exploring global & climate health careers in health, public health systems & policy, digital health & innovation and pharmaceutical & biotechnology.
Future Health Leaders
For individuals passionate about improving health outcomes and seeking career clarity, exposure, and a global network.
What Makes This Workshop Unique?
The workshop is immersive, practical, and future-focused, connecting learning with real-world exposure and global networks.
Beyond Lectures
Participants learn through discussions, exposure visits, case studies, and real-world examples.
Understand the Health Sector
Explore how health systems, policy, innovation, global institutions, and industry connect.
Learn from Global Experts
Gain insights from leaders and practitioners across health, development, policy, academia, and industry.
Join a Diverse Global Cohort
Connect, collaborate, and build a strong global professional network with peers from different backgrounds.
Why Geneva? Why Switzerland?
Geneva is home to many of the world’s leading UN agencies, global health institutions, NGOs, and diplomatic missions. Switzerland also offers academic excellence, medical technology strength, health innovation, and a strong pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem.
Global Health Institutions
Access a central hub for global health decision-making and international cooperation.
UN Agencies & Missions
Explore the ecosystem of UN agencies, diplomatic missions, and global health organizations.
Academic Excellence
Switzerland is home to leading institutions in public health, international relations, and life sciences.
Health Innovation
Learn from a country known for MedTech, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research excellence.
Your Journey. Your Impact.
A structured immersive journey combining online preparation, a 5-day Geneva immersion, and continued growth after the workshop.
Before the Workshop
Online Preparation
Participants join virtual sessions on health systems, global trends, and career pathways to prepare for the Geneva experience.
Geneva Experience
5-Day Immersion
Participants engage in expert-led sessions, site visits, real-world case studies, and hands-on learning in Geneva.
After the Workshop
Continued Growth
Participants gain access to mentorship, career coaching, and a global network of opportunities and peers.
What You Will Experience
Designed for students and early-career professionals aged 18–30 who are studying, working in, or exploring careers in health.
Health Career Tracks
Vertical Domains
Exploring Global & Climate Health
Understanding Public Health Systems & Policy
Navigating Digital Health & Innovation
Discovering Pharmaceutical & Biotech Careers
Cross-Cutting Career Skills
Career Skills
Leadership & Teamwork
Communication & Storytelling
Career Planning
Networking & Collaboration
Real-World Exposure
Site Visits
UN agencies, diplomatic missions, donors, and global health institutions
Swiss public health organisations and hospitals
Swiss universities and academic institutions
Pharmaceutical, biotech, and MedTech industries
Build the skills to thrive in the health sector.
Speakers & Experts
Participants will learn from a diverse group of leaders and practitioners.
UN Officials & Global Health Leaders
Learn from professionals connected to global health decision-making.
Public Health Experts & Policymakers
Understand policy, implementation, and systems-level health challenges.
Industry, Academia & Youth Leaders
Gain insights from innovation pioneers, academics, researchers, and youth leaders.
Workshop Partners
The workshop brings together exposure across Geneva and Switzerland’s health ecosystem.
UN & Global Health
UN agencies, diplomatic missions, and global health institutions.
Public Health Systems
Swiss public health systems and hospital partners.
Academic Institutions
Swiss universities and academic institutions.
Industry Ecosystem
Pharmaceutical, biotech, and MedTech industries.
Program Fees
Register early to secure your place in the 2026 Geneva cohort. Commitment to Diversity: We aim for at least 50% women participation.
Registration Fee
Exclusive of taxes
Standard participant fee
Early Registration
Exclusive of taxes
Limited till 15 June 2026
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Youth Career Accelerator in Health
Program Date: 17-21 August 2026
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Format: 5-Day Immersive Workshop
Contact Us
For inquiries, partnerships, and collaborations, please contact:
Mr. Luca Wunderlich
Project Officer
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Dr. Shyamli Thakur
Coordinator – Projects & Partnerships
Empower School of Health, Geneva
Ready to Explore Your Future in Health?
Join the Youth Career Accelerator in Health in Geneva, Switzerland, and gain the clarity, exposure, skills, and network to shape your future career in health.