Remote Beginner-friendly Opportunities — page 6

📍 Online / RemotePaidEasy

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Google (via Coursera)

An entry-level, self-paced certificate (typically 3-6 months) that prepares learners for roles like cybersecurity analyst or SOC analyst, covering tools like Python, Linux, SQL, and SIEM platforms. Completion unlocks access to Google's employer consortium job board and CareerCircle coaching in the US.

Apply → grow.google

📍 Online / RemotePaidEasy

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Google (via Coursera)

A self-paced online certificate (3-6 months typical) teaching end-to-end UX design skills through hands-on projects, resulting in a portfolio of three real design projects. Graduates in the US get access to CareerCircle coaching and a job board connecting them with 150+ employers who consider certificate holders for entry-level roles.

Apply → grow.google

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS re/Start

A free, cohort-based workforce training program that prepares unemployed or underemployed adults for entry-level to mid-level cloud roles (e.g. technical support specialist, systems administrator, cloud automation lead) through coursework, hands-on labs, and professional skills coaching like resume and interview prep.

📍 Local training sites worldwide (delivered via partner organizations)UnpaidEasy

Apply → aws.amazon.com

📍 Events hosted at universities worldwide (and some virtual)UnpaidEasy

MLH (Major League Hacking) Hackathon Season

Major League Hacking

The official global league of over 200-300 student hackathons per season. Students register through MyMLH to compete at weekend-long invention competitions, earn points toward the season leaderboard, and access developer tool discounts through the MLH Software Lab.

Apply → mlh.com

Intern/New Grad Software Engineer

Anima

Software Engineering internship for Summer 2026.

📍 Remote in USAEasy

#software engineering

Apply → jobs.ashbyhq.com

Software Engineering Intern, Frontend

Tessera Labs

Software Engineering internship for Winter 2026.

📍 Remote in USAEasy

#software engineering

Apply → jobs.ashbyhq.com

#beginner friendly#education#lifehacks

305 SummerCodex Edition July 2026

CAHSI at FIU

Themes: Beginner Friendly, Education, Lifehacks. Submission window: Jul 05 - 31, 2026.

📍 OnlineEasy

Apply → 305summercodexjul2026.devpost.com

#beginner friendly#open ended#social good

CSC Summer Impactathon

The Webb Schools CSC

Themes: Beginner Friendly, Open Ended, Social Good. Cash prizes available. Submission window: Jul 09 - Aug 10, 2026.

📍 OnlineEasy

Apply → csc-summer-impactathon.devpost.com

#project manager#exec#coordinator

Junior Project Manager

ASG International

Junior Project Manager Campaign Delivery | Installations | Project Coordination Remote Â£30,000 - Â£32,000 Are you looking to build a career in Project Management with a role that offers real responsibility, hands-on experience, and clear progression? We're looking for an organised and proactive Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of exciting campaigns, installations, and operational projects across the UK and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong coordination skills who is ready to develop their project management career in a fast-paced environment. Key R

📍 RemoteEasy

Apply → remoteok.com

#education#customer support#marketing

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

ReLytics Hire

Our fast-growing company is seeking a dedicated Entry-Level Administrative Assistant to support the smooth operation of our daily business activities. In this role, you will assist with organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate company records and databases while ensuring information is handled efficiently and correctly. You will also provide general administrative support across teams, helping to improve workflow and streamline internal processes. Strong computer skills, a willingness to learn, and a keen eye for detail are essential for success in this position. This remote opportunity

📍 RemotePaidEasy

Apply → remoteok.com

Internews (Earth Journalism Network)

Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Story Grant

Story grants expanding the quality and quantity of biodiversity journalism coverage worldwide.

📍 GlobalPaidEasy

#grant#journalism#biodiversity

Apply → earthjournalism.net

Center for Nonviolent Communication

Non-Violent Communication Video Contest

A video contest inviting entrants to demonstrate nonviolent communication practices in everyday scenarios, with recognition and certificates for standout entries.

📍 Global (online submission)UnpaidEasy

#competition#video#communication

Apply → cnvc.org

Founder

Y Combinator Startup School

Y Combinator

A free online course and community for early-stage founders, covering fundraising, product, and growth, with optional peer group matching for accountability.

📍 Remote (online)UnpaidEasy

#program#startup#online

Apply → startupschool.org

Global Canvas Children's Art Competition

Global Canvas

A children's art competition spanning painting, sculpture, textile, and collage on an annual theme, with cash or supply-voucher prizes for winners.

#competition#art#children

Apply → globalcanvas.org

American Meteorological Society

American Meteorological Society Photo Contest

A photography competition capturing weather, water, and climate phenomena, judged by atmospheric scientists, with modest cash prizes for winners.

#competition#photography#weather

Apply → ametsoc.org

Royal Meteorological Society

Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year

A weather and climate photography competition across multiple categories including a youth award, celebrating images of meteorological phenomena worldwide.

#competition#photography#weather

Apply → rmets.org

Current World Archaeology magazine

Current World Archaeology (CWA) Photo Competition

A photography competition celebrating archaeological sites and heritage worldwide, with winners receiving conference passes and a magazine feature.

#competition#photography#archaeology

Apply → the-past.com

📍 Global (online submission)UnpaidEasy

Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award

The Poetry Society (UK)

One of the world's largest poetry competitions for young writers, open on any theme, with roughly 100 winners receiving prizes, mentoring, and publication in an anthology.

#competition#poetry#writing

Apply → foyleyoungpoets.org

UNESCO Clubs Worldwide Multimedia Contest

UNESCO Clubs

A multimedia (video, essay, or art) competition inviting youth to propose ways their community can advance a specific UN Sustainable Development Goal, with a US-based youth camp invitation for top entries.

#competition#sdgs#multimedia

Apply → unescocentre.org.uk

New York Academy of Sciences

1000 Girls, 1000 Futures Program

A yearlong STEM mentorship program pairing teenage girls with women professionals in science and technology fields for structured, virtual mentorship.

📍 Remote (virtual mentorship)UnpaidEasy

#program#mentorship#women-in-stem

Apply → nyas.org

UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition

UNESCO-UNEVOC

A photography competition documenting technical and vocational skills development around the world, intended to highlight the human side of workforce training.

#competition#photography#vocational-education

Apply → unevoc.unesco.org

📍 Global (online submission)UnpaidEasy

The New York Times Learning Network Student Contests

The New York Times

An ongoing series of free writing, video, and multimedia contests for teenagers — including personal narrative, editorial, review, podcast, and STEM-explainer formats — with winning entries published by the Times.

#competition#writing#journalism

Apply → nytimes.com

United Nations Academic Impact / Millennium Campus Network

UN Millennium Fellowship

A semester-long leadership program where cohorts of student fellows on a single campus design and run a project tackling one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

📍 Multiple universities worldwideUnpaidEasy

#fellowship#leadership#sdgs

Apply → mcnfellowship.org

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Wharton Global Youth Program

An online business-education program for high schoolers covering entrepreneurship, finance, and management fundamentals taught by Wharton faculty.

📍 Remote (online)PaidEasy

#program#business#pre-college

Apply → globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu