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SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
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Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

4 November 2025

The Don Bosco Skill Development Centre, Parvathipuram, inaugurated a short-term Tally software course on November 4 in collaboration with the National Institute for Rural Empowerment and Development (NIRED), Rajam. The initiative aims to foster youth employment and empowerment by equipping participants with job-oriented skills that promote sustainable livelihoods.

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South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

In a significant step toward bridging the gap between education and employment, the AIDA–Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DB JPN), Dimapur, in collaboration with Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, successfully organized its first-ever Job Fair on October 28, 2025, at Don Bosco College, Maram, Senapati District, Manipur.

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth

Aiming to help young learners make informed career choices, Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society – Career Guidance and Placement Services, in collaboration with MLA Reginaldo Lourenco, organized a three-hour Career Guidance Workshop at the Village Panchayat Hall, Curtorim, Goa, on October 29, 2025. The event drew 100 participants, including 70 students from Classes 8 to 12 and 30 parents, highlighting the vital role of family support in shaping career decisions.

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South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Don Bosco Tech marked the beginning of its 20th anniversary celebrations with the launch of its revamped website, symbolizing two decades of transformative skill development in India. The milestone celebration carries the theme, "20 Years of Skilling with a Heart – Building Futures Together.”

SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth

The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), under the aegis of BREADS – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services and Don Bosco College, KR Puram, organized a successful Job Fair on October 25 at Don Bosco College, KR Puram. The event aimed to connect young job seekers with reputed employers and create meaningful career pathways for the youth.

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- Don Bosco JPN

Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shillong, reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment through vocational training by recognizing an outstanding trainee with a meaningful gesture of support. At a recent ceremony held at the Centre, Director Fr. Michael Makri  awarded a sewing machine to Ms. Sinora Khongshei, a graduate of the tailoring and embroidery program. The recognition celebrates her exemplary performance, resilience, and readiness to pursue a sustainable livelihood using the skills she has acquired. As one of the region’s foremost institutions in youth skill development, Don Bosco Youth Centre continues to champion practical training as a pathway to economic independence and personal growth.

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- Michael Makri SDB

The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), under the auspices of the Don Bosco Konkan Development Society, empowered over 25 young job seekers from Goa and Karnataka through a two-day initiative that combined employability skills training with participation in the Prime Minister's National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) 2025 Job Fair. The event was held on September 26 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, organized by the Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Goa, in collaboration with Government ITIs of Margao, Vasco, and Canacona.

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South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment

The Rosary English Medium School turned into a center of hope and guidance as the Job Placement Team of the Panjim Province of the Salesian Society of Don Bosco conducted a career exploration session for 180 students of grades 8 to 10.

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The Panjim Province Job Placement Team organized a career guidance session at Navsarni Catholic Centre, Sawantwadi, reaching out to 230 students from 10 schools across Konkan and Maharashtra. The programme introduced students to the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) and helped them explore career pathways aligned with their interests and strengths.

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A Job Fair held at the District Employment Office, Dimapur, on September 15, successfully connected recruiters with more than 270 job seekers, marking a significant step toward employment generation and inclusive opportunities in Nagaland.

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Don Bosco Career Guidance, Training and Placement Service continues to strengthen its mission of empowering underprivileged youth by offering career guidance, employability skill training, job placement, and post-placement support through the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN).

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A new chapter in youth empowerment began with the launch of the DB Tech Skill Training Program, sponsored by SBI Foundation, at PARA, Ravulapalem. The program equipped young people with modern skill sets in Drone Technology and Solar Technology, two rapidly growing fields with immense potential for employment and sustainable development.

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-  Fr Garlapati Kishor INH

The National Convention for Migrant Workers’ Platform, held in Hyderabad on August 16–17, brought together over 85 representatives from across India to forge a united response to the challenges faced by internal migrant workers.

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- Fr Francis Bosco SDB
17 August 2025

Don Bosco Tech Society (DB Tech) has joined hands with Tata Trusts to launch VISTA – Vocational Integration and Skill Training in Assam, a transformative project aimed at equipping youth with job-ready skills and introducing vocational programs at the school level.

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10 August 2025

In a significant boost to employment prospects for young job seekers, the Archdiocese of Hyderabad, in collaboration with Don Bosco Dhisha, hosted a Mega Job Mela at St. Mary’s School, drawing an overwhelming response from across the twin cities.

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