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The Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia place skills training at the heart of their mission to empower young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through Don Bosco Technical Institutes and Don Bosco Tech (DB Tech) centers, they provide structured vocational programs that cover a wide range of trades such as electrical work, carpentry, tailoring, hospitality, IT, and automotive repair. These programs are designed to be practical and hands-on, ensuring that students gain employable skills that match industry needs. By combining technical expertise with values-based education, the Salesians help young people develop both professional competence and personal integrity, preparing them for meaningful careers.

Beyond classroom instruction, the Salesians integrate skills training with job placement networks and community development initiatives. Apart from established inhouse workshops, they collaborate with industries, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure that students not only receive training but also have access to employment opportunities. Many centers also emphasize soft skills—like communication, teamwork, and leadership—so that graduates are well-rounded and adaptable in the workplace. In South Asia, these initiatives have transformed thousands of lives, turning vulnerable youth into confident professionals who can support themselves and contribute to their communities. In this way, skills training becomes more than vocational education—it becomes a pathway to dignity, empowerment, and long-term social upliftment.

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.

 

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth

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.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth

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.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals

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.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals

Don Bosco Tech Society’s Bosco Integrated Development Society (BIDS) and Mawkasiang centres, supported by the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS), held Certification Day at the BIDS Centre in Shillong on July 29 for hospitality trainees who completed housekeeping training and secured jobs across India.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 10 Reduced inequality
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Don Bosco Tech Society received the PRISM Award 2026 for its contribution to logistics skill development and youth employability in India's Western Region. The award was presented at Le Meridien, Ahmedabad, on July 24, during the PRISM Awards 2026 – Powering Recognition: India's Skill Movement, organised by the Logistics Sector Skill Council.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals

DB Tech Rangajan celebrated the graduation of 40 young trainees at a Graduation Day ceremony, marking the successful completion of industry-oriented vocational training programmes and reinforcing its commitment to enhancing youth employability through skill development.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 02 Zero hunger
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Don Bosco Technical School, Shillong, celebrated World Youth Skills Day 2026 on Wednesday with programmes highlighting the transformative role of technical and vocational education under the theme, "Skills for a Shared Future."

SDG 04 Quality education

The Salesians of Don Bosco Mumbai Province inaugurated a new residence and social action office in Walvanda, 16 years after beginning their mission among the Warli tribal community. The facility marks a new chapter in their commitment to youth empowerment and community development.

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Khoupum, won the Best Patrol Award in both the Scouts and Guides categories at the 16th Bharat Scouts & Guides District Summer Testing Camp 2026, highlighting its focus on leadership, discipline, and holistic education.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 05 Gender equality
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family
25 June 2026

Don Bosco Konkan Development Society (DBKDS) organised a two-day soft skills and job-readiness workshop for 120 students of Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Curchorem, on July 18 and 19, to prepare them for hospitality placements.

16 April 2026

For the students of Don Bosco School, Moti Nagar, Hyderabad, the future arrived in their classrooms. The institution has become the first in the Hyderabad Province of the Salesian Congregation to partner with International STEAM Research (ISR) in the USA, bringing hands-on AI-STEAM experiential learning to young learners.

- Fr C M Paul SDB

Don Bosco Tech Society, in partnership with CCSE and supported by Sungrow India Pvt. Ltd., has launched a Solar PV training initiative in Najafgarh to equip 30 youth with green skills and employment pathways. Formalised through an MoU on 2 April 2026, the five-month program integrates technical training, life skills, and placement support to promote sustainable livelihoods.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 07 Affordable and clean energy
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth

Around 20 Salesians and youngsters were part of the Train the Trainer program to animate leaders in organising the Summer Camps in the various institutions. The program coordinated by Father Ralin De Souza, Salesian Youth Movement delegate of the Salesian Panjim Province along with Father Austin Fernandes, Brother James Marcus and Father Savio Dias animated the group in the basic skills, to organise various kinds of Summer activities on March 29.

The Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla, hosted Teknack 2026 under the theme “Aparecium,” bringing together students, alumni, and industry professionals in a collaborative celebration of technology and creativity.

- BIS Correspondent, Mumbai