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The Salesians of Don Bosco in South Asia approach career guidance as part of their broader mission to empower young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. They provide structured programs through schools, colleges, technical institutes, and skill development centers that help students discover their talents, understand their vocational interests, and prepare for meaningful employment. Their initiatives blend psychological support, values-based education, and practical training, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared but also emotionally and socially equipped to make career choices.

In practice, this means offering career guidance seminars, job placement networks, and centers dedicated to employment support. The Salesians emphasize participatory learning, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities, creating pathways for students to transition smoothly from education to the workforce. Their focus is not just on securing jobs but on nurturing holistic growth—helping young people align their personal aspirations with professional opportunities while staying rooted in values of service and community.

18 July 2026

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in Maram, Manipur, conducted a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 16 and 17 for 510 newly admitted students from the Arts, Commerce and Science streams. The programme equipped them with life skills and career awareness as they begin their higher secondary education.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
17 July 2026

Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, organised a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 14–15 for 360 newly admitted undergraduate students, introducing them to the institution's educational philosophy while preparing them for academic success and future careers.

SDG 04 Quality education
Don Bosco Tech Society marked World Youth Skills Day 2026 on July 15 across its 95 training centres in India, engaging thousands of trainees, trainers, alumni, employers, and industry partners in programmes that promote employability, digital literacy, and lifelong learning. The observance was held under the United Nations theme, "Skills for a Shared Future."
SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment

Don Bosco Tech Society organised a nationwide online seminar on mental wellbeing ahead of World Youth Skills Day. Titled "Mental Health Matters – World Youth Skills Day Seminar," it was held on July 3 through Microsoft Teams as part of the organisation's preparations for the annual observance on July 15. The 90-minute session focused on promoting mental wellbeing, emotional awareness and holistic development among young trainees.

 

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 06 Strengthen Accompaniment of Youth in the Digital Environment

First-year philosophy students of Salesian College, Dimapur, completed a two-week Skill Development Programme at AIDA, gaining practical skills for youth empowerment and social development. The programme trained students to become effective agents of positive change among youth and marginalised communities.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production
SDG 13 Climate action
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
South Asia 05 Foster Joint Formation with Laity and Salesian Family

A Mega Job Fair at Don Bosco College, Kohima, on Saturday offered more than 1,000 job vacancies and aimed to boost employment for young people in Nagaland and the Northeast. The day-long event united job seekers, recruiters, government officials, educational institutions, and industry representatives to bridge the gap between talent and employment.

SDG 01 No poverty
SDG 02 Zero hunger
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People

Kolkata‑based Emporium Skills Training Institute, in collaboration with Salesian College Siliguri, organised a recruitment drive for female cabin crew positions with Air India on April 21, 2026.

- Fr C M Paul SDB

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.

The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), through its Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) in Dimapur, organised a Career Guidance Session on Competitive Exams on February 20 at the AIDA campus, offering young aspirants preparing for various national and state-level competitive examinations much-needed direction and motivation.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth

AIDA–Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN), Dimapur, successfully organized a Walk-in Interview Programme on 29 January, in collaboration with the National Career Service Centre (NCSC) for Differently Abled, Dimapur, and the NCSC for the SC/ST Department, Kohima, Nagaland. The initiative provided a meaningful platform for job seekers to interact directly with employers across diverse industries, with a strong focus on inclusive employment.

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

The Winter Camp 2026 at Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS), Shillong, concluded on January 20 with a meaningful Certification Programme, marking the successful completion of an intensive period of technical training and holistic formation for the trainees.

SDG 04 Quality education

Don Bosco Dhisha – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Hyderabad, has been honoured with the State Award for Best Social Service Organisation in the field of Career Guidance and Job Placements by the Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy. The recognition acknowledges the organisation’s sustained contribution to youth empowerment and employment facilitation across the state.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
11 November 2025

Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Seawoods, took a major step in guiding its students toward informed and inspired career choices with its grand Career Fair — Path Finder 2025. The event brought together experts from diverse professional fields, universities, and industries to help students explore opportunities beyond conventional career paths.

- Mrs Vivena Rodrigues

In a significant step toward empowering rural youth with knowledge and direction, Bosco Reach Out – Career Guidance and Job Placement Services, Guwahati, successfully organized a Career Guidance Program for students of Nagaon district on November 7 at the Jubilee Training Centre of the Assam Baptist Convention, Nagaon Town.

 

SDG 04 Quality education
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.

SDG 04 Quality education
SDG 08 Decent work and economic growth
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People