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To equip 40 students in their 10th standard with the tools needed to make well-informed career decisions, Don Bosco Konkan Development Society organised a two-hour career guidance session at Don Bosco Farm High School in Sulcorna on 16th April. The workshop connected students' aspirations with realistic educational pathways through interactive presentations, comprehensive career pamphlets, and targeted psychometric assessments.
On March 24, Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (JPN) organised an intensive employability training session for 47 students at Carmel College, Nuvem, led by resource person Mr Menino Furtado. The session aimed to demystify the Indian banking sector and transform students from unaware job hunters into informed job seekers by providing a clear roadmap for exams like SBI, IBPS, and RBI. Students were guided through the rigorous multi-stage selection process, including the Preliminary, Main, and Language Proficiency Tests, alongside a detailed syllabus breakdown covering Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English. By exploring diverse career opportunities such as Probationary Officers and RBI Grade B Officers, the training replaced uncertainty with actionable strategies, building the students' confidence to navigate banking recruitment successfully.
Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (KDS) organised a specialised dual-phase Professional Empowerment and Career Readiness Session for 26 students at the Goa College of Home Science, Panjim, equipping them with essential tools to transition effectively from academia to employment.
Seeking to address the widening attitude and skill gap within Goa’s hospitality workforce, leading hoteliers and hospitality educators gathered at the Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, for the Goa HR Summit 2026 on February 21. Convened by the Don Bosco Job Placement Network, the summit brought together industry recruiters and academic leaders to rethink curricula, internship structures, and retention strategies in a sector central to the state’s economy.
Don Bosco’s Konkan Development Society (KDS), in collaboration with the Verna Industries Association (VIA) and the Office of M.L.A. Shri Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, delivered remarkable results through its recently organized Job Fair in South Goa. The event drew over 270 registered candidates, reflecting the strong local demand for stable career pathways. In a striking outcome, more than 100 youth received job offers on the spot, demonstrating the fair’s effectiveness in rapidly connecting young talent with prospective employers. For many participants, direct access to recruiters eliminated the delays and uncertainties associated with online applications, providing an immediate interview experience and concrete employment opportunities that significantly boosted their confidence and career momentum.
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.
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.
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.
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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