NEWS
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 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.















