# Global entrepreneurship and professional training programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-entrepreneurship-and-professional-training-programs > Updated: 2026-09-08T18:43:12.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. Various regional and international initiatives are launching programs to support entrepreneurship, professional training, and community recognition. In Tenerife, the ‘Segunda Oportunidad’ program focuses on youth employability through sustainable agriculture and heritage rehabilitation. In Chile, Edelaysen has opened applications for the ‘Mujeres con Energía’ Academy to support female-led businesses, while Sercotec is offering ‘Capital Semilla MODO EMPLEO’ grants. In Paraguay, ueno bank and itti are set to award up to USD 30,000 to startup finalists. In Central America, Honduras has launched the fifth edition of the ‘Fundación Terra te Impulsa-Emprende Pronto’ award, providing seed capital, commercial spaces, and specialized training for entrepreneurs in the food and beverage sectors. Meanwhile, in Guatemala, Fundación Bi celebrated the graduation of its eighth ScaleUp cohort, a program designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises scale sustainably through methodologies from Harvard University and Babson College. Participating companies in Guatemala reported an average sales increase of 31.88% and the creation of 33 new permanent jobs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Entrepreneurship programs drive business growth in Honduras and Guatemala Entrepreneurship initiatives in Honduras and Guatemala are driving business growth through seed capital, specialized training, and acceleration programs for food and beverage and SME sectors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/entrepreneurship-programs-drive-business-growth-in-honduras-and-guatemala ### 2026-08-31: Global initiatives launch for entrepreneurship and professional training Multiple global initiatives are launching to support entrepreneurship, professional training, and community recognition, including startup grants in Paraguay and business academies for women in Chile. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombine-international-journalism-award-announces-finalists --- Cite as: Global entrepreneurship and professional training programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-entrepreneurship-and-professional-training-programs