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Don Bosco Vazhikaatti Trichy, a pioneering institute in career guidance, training, and placements in the Province of Trichy, conducted a unique orientation program at Don Bosco Care Home, Nilavarapatti. The program focused specifically on supporting students in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) under the Aftercare Program.
The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) - Career Guidance and Placement Services, Dimapur, supported by Don Bosco Job Placement Network- BOSCONET, inaugurated its new study centre for students preparing for government jobs and higher education entrance exams. This initiative aims to provide valuable resources and guidance to young aspirants preparing for these examinations.
Many young people, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, lack access to quiet spaces, updated study materials, reliable internet, professional guidance and financial support to focus on their goals and enroll in expensive coaching centres. Hence, as a support to young people preparing for government jobs and entrance tests for higher education, Don Bosco Yuvakendra, Najafgarh, Delhi, and Don Bosco Youth and Educational Services (DBYES), Bariatu, Ranchi, in collaboration with Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DBJPN) have established dedicated study centres. More than 500 aspirants will benefit from these centers.
In a significant push toward gender equality and economic empowerment, Don Bosco Vazhikaatti organized a Job Fair dedicated to women's workforce inclusion in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The event provided over 2,500 women job seekers—including fresh graduates and professionals re-entering the workforce—access to employment opportunities, with more than 50 recruiters across diverse industries providing jobs for more than 1500 women. This initiative has contributed to a more inclusive and sustainable future by fostering equal opportunities and career readiness.
The generosity of Don Bosco Egmore 1997 batch alumni and Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd., with a STEM lab at Jaigopal Garodia Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Choolaimedu, has enhanced the learning process. The first classes about STEM lab teaching took place on February 21.
The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (DB JPN), a forum for Career Guidance and Job Placement Services in the South Asia region, marked a historic moment by commemorating Don Bosco's commitment to young workers' rights through the Leadership Summit 2025 at Chennai Tamil Nadu. The event, themed 'Decent Work, Dignified Life,' celebrated 174 years since Don Bosco's First Apprenticeship Contract and 175 years since the founding of the Mutual Aid Society.
The Association of Salesian Cooperators of Tiruchy Province (INT) has launched an initiative at Amalan Academy, Thanjavur, to prepare underprivileged youth for government examinations and career opportunities. This marks a significant milestone, as it is one of the first such initiatives managed autonomously by Salesian Cooperators in the southern provinces of India.
The Kerala State Government, in collaboration with the Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission, the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), hosted the Employers' Conclave at the Government Guest House, Thycaud. The event, aimed at fostering employment opportunities for Kerala's youth, saw the participation of 50 leading companies, with Don Bosco Job Placement Network being the only community-based organization present.
Don Bosco Academy, Nerul, in collaboration with Canon, hosted a two-day free photography workshop on November 17 and 18. A basic course in photography welcomed 42 participants, aimed to nurture a love for photography and equip amateur photographers with the essential skills to embark on their creative journeys.
Don Bosco College Higher Secondary Section Tura, Meghalaya, in collaboration with North Eastern Hill University(NEHU) Tura Campus, conducted a workshop on Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) for Students of Class XII from 9th to 12th January 2023. Dr Binu Mathew, Chairman for College Welfare and Advisory Committee, NEHU, Tura Campus, was the resource person. The workshop was attended by 650 students.
Don Bosco Vazhikaatti, Trichy, and Don Bosco Job Placement Network India, in association with Madurai Legal Awareness Coordination Committee (MLACC), organized a job fair for the youth belonging to marginalized communities in Madurai on June 26, 2022. Eight recruiters and 110 job seekers participated, and more than 90 issued job placement letters.