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Fr. Eugene Florence, Director of Don Bosco Skills Mission, attended the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, gaining insights into global trends in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emerging technologies, and industry-oriented skills development.
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.
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.
The Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM), Diocese of Cochin, in partnership with the Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DBJPN) and BREADS – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Bengaluru, hosted the Kairos Mega Job Fair 2026 at Aquinas College, Edakochi, Cochin, with the mission of bridging unemployed youth with meaningful career opportunities.
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.
Don Bosco Tech Society and Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. (MHRIL) have launched Project Udaan, a placement-linked skill development initiative to equip 500 young women from remote and underserved communities with industry-ready skills and create pathways to careers in the hospitality sector.
Don Bosco Tech and the Bosch India Foundation launched the Bosch LEAP Programme in Tamil Nadu on September 2 and 3 at four Salesian technical institutions, introducing specialised training in two-wheeler and four-wheeler servicing for young people.
Dhisha Don Bosco Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Vijayawada, in collaboration with the Salesian Cooperators, organised a Job Fair at Vivek Foundation Charitable Trust, Etheru, as part of the 150th Year Celebration of the Salesian Cooperators, connecting young job seekers with potential employers and employment opportunities. The recruitment process resulted in 29 candidates being selected or shortlisted for various positions.
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.
Don Bosco Tech was honoured with the Excellence in Skill Development Award by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) at the FKCCI Industry–Institution Leaders’ Confluence 2026 in Bengaluru, in recognition of its sustained contribution to empowering young people through industry-relevant skills, employability training and livelihood opportunities. State Minister Mr Ajay Dharam Singh presented the award. Fr. Eugene Florence SDB, Director of the Don Bosco Skill Mission (DBSM), received it on behalf of the organisation.
Don Bosco Vazhikaatti organised a Job Fair 2026 at St. Mary’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, St. Mary’s Co-Cathedral, George Town, Chennai, bringing together 250 job seekers and 28 leading companies. The event commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Salesian Cooperators and highlighted their enduring commitment to service, inclusion and social transformation.
The second cohort of the Data Centre Academy – Data Centre Operations Management Course launched at the Young India Skills University (YISU) – International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad, with 41 young people enrolled in an intensive programme to prepare them for careers in India’s rapidly expanding data centre industry.
The Salesian Province of St. Francis de Sales, Dimapur, organised basic Tally and Excel training at the Provincial House on August 17 for its newly appointed administrators.
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.
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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.
The Don Bosco Education (DBTech, DBHEI) and Job Placement (INJPN) networks together with the Migrants Ministry (DB4M) are dedicated to accompany the young especially the poorest and the distressed advocating the rights, dignity, education, and decent work.
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