The Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia approach career guidance as part of their broader mission to empower young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. They provide structured programs through schools, colleges, technical institutes, and skill development centers that help students discover their talents, understand their vocational interests, and prepare for meaningful employment. Their initiatives blend psychological support, values-based education, and practical training, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared but also emotionally and socially equipped to make career choices.

In practice, this means offering career guidance seminars, job placement networks, and centers dedicated to employment support. The Salesians emphasize participatory learning, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities, creating pathways for students to transition smoothly from education to the workforce. Their focus is not just on securing jobs but on nurturing holistic growth—helping young people align their personal aspirations with professional opportunities while staying rooted in values of service and community.

Don Bosco Dhisha Job Fair Places 30 Candidates in Vijayawada Region

19 October 2026

Career Guidance, Employment, Job Fair, Job Placement, Youth,

Don Bosco Dhisha, Vijayawada Region, placed 30 candidates at a job fair held at Don Bosco School, P.T. Parru, Ponnur. The event drew 96 job seekers, with nine companies participating and six others shortlisted for further recruitment.

Don Bosco Tech Job Fairs Connect 223 Youth with Employment Opportunities

16 October 2026

Campus Drive, Career Guidance, Don Bosco Tech India, Employment, Job Fair, Job Placement,

Don Bosco Tech Society, with support from SBI Foundation, organised three job fairs in Raipur, Jagdalpur and Visakhapatnam from October 9 to 13, connecting 223 young job seekers with opportunities across multiple sectors. The drives resulted in 60 candidates selected in Raipur, 40 reported job offers in Jagdalpur, and 46 candidates shortlisted for further recruitment rounds in Visakhapatnam.

Don Bosco KDS Trains 18 Goa Students in Career Readiness

16 October 2026

Career Guidance,

Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (KDS), through its Job Placement Network, conducted a two-day career-readiness workshop for 18 students at Goa College of Home Science, Campal, Panaji, on October 9 and 12, equipping them with practical skills to enter the job market.

Don Bosco KDS Strengthens Job Placement Network at Mapusa Campus Event

15 October 2026

Career Guidance, Job Placement,

At St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (KDS) strengthened its youth employment initiatives through the ‘Campus Kaleidoscope’ initiative by connecting students with industry recruiters and exploring new placement partnerships.

Ranchi Job Drive Connects ITI Candidates with Opportunities

25 September 2026

Career Guidance, Employment, Job Fair, Job Placement, Skills Training, Youth,

Don Bosco Career Guidance, Training and Job Placement Services, Ranchi, organized an exclusive job drive for ITI candidates in collaboration with Royal Enfield, Jharkhand, at Don Bosco Private ITI, Kokar, Ranchi. The initiative was facilitated through the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) to connect technically trained young people with suitable employment opportunities.

- Marcus Minj

Employability Skills Training Programme at Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills

24 September 2026

Career Guidance, Youth,

Don Bosco Vazhikaatti – Chennai hosted the Bosco Employability Skill Training (BEST) Programme at Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills, on 17 and 18 September, equipping 427 first- and second-year students with vital career awareness and employability skills. The two-day initiative offered exposure to emerging technologies, career pathways, and practical preparation for future opportunities, enabling students to make more informed academic and professional choices.

- Ms. Arularasi Rose

BREADS Conducts Self-Awareness and Career Aspirations Programme for DB Best Academy Students

18 September 2026

Career Guidance, Employment, Job Placement, Skills Training,

BREADS – Career Guidance, Training and Job Placement Services, Bengaluru, conducted a Self-Awareness and Career Aspirations Programme for 42 students of DB Best Academy, helping them understand their strengths, interests and aspirations and gain greater clarity about their future career paths.

The Collaborative Impact of the BRO–JPN Job Fair

17 September 2026

Bosco Out Reach, Career Guidance, Job Fair, Job Placement,

In Guwahati, on 16 September 2026, a hall filled with anticipation became the stage for transformation. Bosco Reach Out (BRO), Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), India, National Career Service (NCS), ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), Don Bosco Technical Maligaon, Parish Youth, and the Ministry of Labour and Employment joined hands to create more than a Job Fair—it was a collective movement to empower young lives.

- Mukhim Bivan

Dhisha & YES-J Youth Centre Empower Vijayawada’s Youth with Career Opportunities

28 August 2026

Career Guidance, Employment, Job Fair, Job Placement, Youth,

Don Bosco Dhisha, Vijayawada Region, in collaboration with the YES-J Youth Centre, successfully organized a Job Fair that connected 55 young job seekers with 15 recruiting companies. The initiative created a vital platform for employment and career development, resulting in 17 candidates securing job placements and 18 others being shortlisted for further recruitment processes.

- Mr. Sagar Raju

Don Bosco Maram Equips 510 Students with Life Skills and Career Guidance

5 August 2026

Animation, Career Guidance, Education School, Skills Training, Youth,

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Maram, organised a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 16 and 17 for 510 newly admitted higher secondary students from the Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. The programme aimed to prepare them for academic success while fostering leadership, self-confidence, and career readiness.

Don Bosco College Maram Orients 360 Freshers with Focus on Leadership and Career Readiness

5 August 2026

Animation, Career Guidance, ChildEducare, Skills Training, Youth,

Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, held a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 14 and 15 for 360 first-year undergraduate students. The programme focused on helping students transition into college life and gain the skills and motivation needed for academic success and informed career planning.

134 Youth Secure Jobs at Don Bosco-KCYM Job Fair in North Paravur

5 August 2026

Career Guidance, Job Fair, Job Placement, Salesian Youth Movement - SYM, Skills Training,

A Job Fair at Maria Teresa Scrilli Public School, North Paravur, organised by BREADS – Career Guidance, Training and Job Placement Services, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DBJPN) and the Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM), provided employment opportunities to unemployed youth from across Kerala.

Don Bosco Mega Job Fair Opens in Bareilly with 129 Employment Opportunities

5 August 2026

Career Guidance, Job Fair, Job Placement, Salesian Youth Movement - SYM, Skills Training,

Don Bosco Career Guidance, Training and Job Placement Services, Delhi, in collaboration with the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Diocese of Bareilly, organised the Mega Job Fair 2026 at Bishop Conrad Senior Secondary School.

Don Bosco Empowers Punanamei Students Through Two-Day Orientation Programme

23 July 2026

Career Guidance, Education, Training,

Sixty-six Higher Secondary students of Classes XI and XII at Higher Secondary School, Punanamei, participated in a two-day Orientation Programme on July 21 and 22, aimed at preparing them for higher education and future career challenges.

510 Students Attend Orientation and Career Guidance Programme at Maram Higher Secondary School

18 July 2026

Career Guidance,

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in Maram, Manipur, conducted a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 16 and 17 for 510 newly admitted students from the Arts, Commerce and Science streams. The programme equipped them with life skills and career awareness as they begin their higher secondary education.